Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital Celebrates First Anniversary of Hogs for the Cause Family Support Home
February 26, 2025
BATON ROUGE, LA – One year ago, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, in partnership with Hogs for the Cause, opened the Hogs for the Cause Family Support Home. Known as the “Hogs House,” the family support home provides free, on-campus lodging for families traveling to Baton Rouge for their child’s medical care. In just one year, the Hogs House has become a haven of comfort and support, welcoming 244 families, including 126 who returned for multiple stays.
A Year of Impact:
- More than 3,920 nights of free lodging, with an average stay of nearly four days.
- 293 children and 505 adults served, alleviating financial and logistical challenges.
- Families from across Louisiana and beyond — including Calcasieu, Lafayette, Ouachita, Rapides, Evangeline and St. Landry parishes — as well as Mississippi, Texas, and states as far as California and Massachusetts.
“Over the past year, the Hogs House has been a sanctuary for families facing some of the most challenging moments of their lives,” said Jonathan Brouk, president of Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health. “Knowing that parents have a comfortable place to stay while their child receives expert medical care is truly invaluable.”
The home was made possible through a $2.25 million pledge from Hogs for the Cause, along with generous community contributions. It features 12 private rooms, recreational areas, a guest kitchen, a laundry room, and a backyard designed to provide a welcoming and supportive atmosphere.
“Each of these families found comfort and support when they needed it most, and we are incredibly grateful for the generosity of Hogs for the Cause and our community,” said Ann Marie Marmande, president of the Our Lady of the Lake Foundation. “Our commitment to supporting families in need has made a lasting impact, and we are proud to continue this important work with such dedicated partners.”
As Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital continues to provide exceptional care to children across the region, the Hogs House remains an essential resource in ensuring families can stay close to their loved ones without added stress.
For more information on Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, visit ololchildrens.org. To learn more about Hogs for the Cause, visit hogsforthecause.com.
About Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health
Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health is a collaborative, coordinated, and child-focused health network that provides patients with more access to physicians and providers specifically trained to care for children. The network includes hospital-based services at the main campus of Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital in Baton Rouge, as well as St. Francis Pediatrics in Monroe, Our Lady of Lourdes Women's and Children's Hospital in Lafayette and Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health Bogalusa. It also connects pediatricians, pediatric specialists and other health providers across our state with clinics in the Baton Rouge region, Hammond, Lake Charles, Lafayette and Monroe. This model of coordinated pediatric healthcare extends vital resources into more communities across Louisiana so families have greater access to expertise close to home. For more information, visit ololchildrens.org.