Tuesdays with service

First Tuesday is a community-impact initiative that unites Baton Rouge businesses and residents around the mission of building a better community.

What it is: On the first Tuesday of every month, teams from local businesses and individuals volunteer with nonprofits throughout Baton Rouge to improve community infrastructure. Projects range from landscaping and home repairs to educational support, food sorting, and animal care.

Why it matters:

• Service meets purpose: First Tuesday redefines volunteerism by having businesses allocate paid work hours to community service—not as a day off, but as a workday dedicated to helping local nonprofits.
• Community cohesion: Bringing together business leaders, students and civic partners builds bridges across various Baton Rouge divides, fostering a stronger sense of collective responsibility.
• Growing engagement: New partnerships—including expanding participation into high schools—indicate broader civic momentum and impact.

"We aim to foster unity, show our community that businesses care, and bring about transformative change," says First Tuesday founder Stuart Gilly.

Bottom line: First Tuesday inspires not just for the work completed on service days, but for reshaping how community service is woven into our city’s culture—making giving back a regular part of how people live and work together. Interested in volunteering; get information here.