This Lafayette community leader has his hands in many baskets. Here's why it works.

Josh Edmond, the assistant manager of maintenance and repair for facilities at the University of Louisiana Lafayette, is cofounder and president of All4One Foundation, which works to uplift and rebuild of people in Lafayette communities they serve.

All4One works with other local civic and religious groups on a variety of fronts, including anti-violence campaigns, building Little Free Libraries in at-risk areas and mentoring programs for teens. The nonprofit organization strives to promote and exemplify community service, spiritual leadership and educational guidance.

Edmond is also a board member for Habitat for Humanity, the vice president for 100 Black Men of Lafayette, a certified life coach and a Lafayette Parish School Board Member for District 3. Edmond is married to Linda E