Shaking Out the Good Stuff: Emile’s Annual Hot Cocoa Fundraiser

Emile's Annual Hot Cocoa Fundraiser is supporting Catholic Charities of Acadiana and their work to provide emergency sheltering for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. This year’s event is taking place this Friday, December 6, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

When Emile Myers noticed a long line of cars waiting to see a magical Christmas light display on his street, he saw an opportunity to sell hot cocoa for a good cause to the visitors in his Lafayette neighborhood. The rest is history.

This year, he's raising critical support for the shelters of Catholic Charities of Acadiana. Support him and the sheltering work of Catholic Charities of Acadiana by donating to help him meet or exceed his goal of raising $30,000 for this worthy cause.

“Because the incredible needs exist in our community, I am setting a new goal to aid Catholic Charities of Acadiana,” said Emile. “With your help, this year we will raise $30,000. Please follow our Facebook so you can get regular updates about a big event on December 6th.”

Almost six years and nearly $65,000 is how long 14-year-old Emile Myers has been selling hot cocoa — but as you can probably guess by the amount, it's not your typical roadside stand. For each of those years, the teen carefully selects a nonprofit to raise money for and the event has grown to a neighborhood celebration with family and friends.

In years past, he has raised money for the following organizations: St. Joseph Diner, Boys & Girls Club of Acadiana, American Cancer Society, Junior League of Lafayette, and most recently Beacon Community Connections.

“The generosity that Emile has fostered in our community reflects the very spirit of dignity and compassion that we strive to uphold every day at Catholic Charities of Acadiana,” said Kim Boudreaux, CEO of Catholic Charities of Acadiana. “His efforts are truly making a difference in the lives of our neighbors who find themselves in an experience of homelessness. We are incredibly inspired by Emile’s heart for service; his support allows us to continue providing critical services to those facing homelessness, especially in the wake of our critical shelter funding loss.”

Emile’s event is famous for its commemorative holiday hot cocoa mugs that come with donations to Catholic Charities of Acadiana. The event offers sponsorships and other ways of donating to help Emile reach his goal. The Giving page is now online: http://give.classy.org/EmilesHotCocoa.

About Emile’s 2024 Hot Cocoa Event

Emily Myer’s Hot Cocoa events sell hot cocoa for a good cause to the visitors in his Lafayette neighborhood. The event includes a food truck, hot cocoa, and fun entertainment for the whole family. This young entrepreneur is a shining example that philanthropy is for everyone regardless of age. Click here for Emile’s Hot Cocoa Facebook event page.

About Catholic Charities of Acadiana

Since 1973, Catholic Charities of Acadiana has provided essential services to those experiencing hunger, homelessness, poverty, and situational crisis. From our humble beginnings in 1973 to becoming a beacon of hope for countless individuals, families, and communities, Catholic Charities of Acadiana has worked for 50+ years to honor the sacred gift of all human life, especially the most vulnerable.