by emily | Jul 15, 2019 | News
I am often asked by younger members of the community how they can get involved in philanthropy without making a substantial financial commitment. My go-to answers are: 1) educate yourself about your community, and 2) volunteer. One simple and easy way to educate...
by emily | Jun 27, 2019 | News
In 2016, over 35% of families with children under 5 years of age in Shreveport-Bossier were in poverty. That same year, the percentage of persons ages 25 and over in poverty was 81.2% for those with less than a bachelor’s degree, versus 6% for those with a bachelor’s...
by emily | Jun 27, 2019 | News
The Community Foundation is excited to announce that July 1st marks our move to a new database, which will result in an improved experience for fundholders, donors and grant applicants. This upgraded technology will make it easier than ever to connect with the...
by emily | Jun 27, 2019 | Press Release
Calling All Artists – 2019 Scott Griffin Award Applications Open Community Foundation of North Louisiana is now accepting applications for the annual G. Scott Griffin Award. The award, which features a cash prize of $1,000, will be given to a local artist who...
by emily | Jun 17, 2019 | News
I recently saw a funny post online. It was a chalkboard in a coffee shop with the following words “We don’t have Wi-Fi. Talk to each other. Pretend it’s 1995.” It made me laugh and then shudder about my increasing reliance on my smartphone. When I first began...
