SHREVEPORT, La. — In a heart‑warming display of community support, Dillas Quesadillas presented a $1,100 donation to Cover 6 Outdoors’ Bayou Edition, the third annual “$100 for 100‑degree days” fundraiser.
How the fundraiser works
The initiative pledges $100 for each day the temperature reaches triple digits through the end of August. While the region logged 17 such days this summer, the campaign concluded after 11 qualifying days, including a ten‑day streak of scorching heat.
Veterans benefit from outdoor therapy
Rich Childers, a spokesperson for Cover 6 Outdoors, explained that the organization is operated by veterans who provide non‑traditional therapy by taking fellow veterans on outdoor trips they might not otherwise experience. The newly donated funds will cover equipment, food and lodging costs, allowing the group to offer free weekend excursions to participants.
Upcoming community outreach
Cover 6 Outdoors plans to appear at Bayou Bodcau this weekend, where volunteers will share information about the program in conjunction with National Hunting and Fishing Day. The presence aims to raise awareness of the therapeutic benefits of hunting, fishing and other outdoor pursuits for those who have served.
Local businesses step up
Dillas Quesadillas, a popular Shreveport eatery known for its fresh, hand‑crafted quesadillas, highlighted its commitment to supporting veterans and local charities. The donation reflects a broader trend of businesses in the ArkLaTex region partnering with nonprofit groups to address community needs.
Impact on veterans
Cover 6 Outdoors’ mission aligns with growing recognition that outdoor activities can aid in the recovery and reintegration of veterans. By providing free access to nature‑based experiences, the organization helps participants build camaraderie, develop new skills and find respite from the stresses of civilian life.
With the summer heat now behind us, the partnership between Dillas Quesadillas and Cover 6 Outdoors demonstrates how local enterprises and veteran‑focused nonprofits can collaborate to strengthen the fabric of the Shreveport community.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
