What’s Your Story? The Sew Happy Ladies in Northeast Louisiana

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - KNOE’s Aaron Dietrich introduces you to some talented ladies who could inspire us all to work harder towards a better future for Louisiana.

Nestled in the back of the First West Thrift Store is an assembly line that would make Henry Ford proud. One stitch at a time, the Sew Happy Ladies in Northeast Louisiana are leaving a mark.

Seven years ago, a small group was pressed into action. They spearheaded a project to send hygiene pads to girls in Honduras and Africa. There is no barrier these ladies are not afraid to jump.

“We shred the t-shirts, we stretch them and then we braid them together .. different sizes for different children. They usually go with our missionaries to Uganda or Honduras,” said Betty Marine.

When Louisiana officials went looking for the top volunteer organizations in the state, there was no doubt these ladies would make the cut. The Sew Happy Ladies were named one of nine recipients of the 2024 Champions of Service awards.

If the fabric of a community depends on how well it is woven together, Northeast Louisiana is in great shape with these women leading the way.

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