About Us
Our Beloved Community United (OBCU) is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents of Zachary, Baker, and Scotlandville, Louisiana. We are committed to building a stronger, more united region by focusing on what matters most — our youth, our health, and our culture.
We are neighbors, mentors, parents, and advocates. We are builders of safe spaces, healthy families, and meaningful traditions. Together, we are creating the kind of community we all deserve — one rooted in dignity, unity, and purpose.
Through partnerships with the City of Zachary and the Zachary Police Department, OBCU brings together public, private, and community organizations to put love into action — block by block, life by life.
Founder's Message
The Zachary Mardi Gras Celebration was born from a vision, to bring Louisiana’s most cherished tradition home to our community. But more than parades or beads, it’s about unity. It’s about neighbors celebrating side by side and honoring the everyday heroes who keep Zachary strong.
– Jamar Hébert, Founder & Executive Director
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