Men Standing Strong founding members

Founding members of the Chez Hope “Men Standing Strong” initiative are, from left, Chuck Autin, Chad Mason, Wayne Stevens, Wilson Judice, Craig Pellerin, Jim Evans, Mike Picard, Sen. Bret Allain, St. Mary Parish President Paul Naquin, Tony Scelfo and Gary Blum. Not pictured are Billy Duhon Sr., David Hanagriff, Randy Hanagriff, Keith Landen, Dr. Steven McPherson, Billy Hanagriff, Lyle Simoneaux, Hal Stiel and Craig Thompson. “Men Standing Strong” is a Chez Hope campaign for men to use their influence and publicly stand up against family violence. The charter members pictured gathered at the Fairfax House Historic Inn last week for a reception kicking off their support of Chez Hope and the initiative.