Perspectives and Planets

Perspectives and Planets

Earlier this week I stood in my front yard with my husband, daughter, dogs, and neighbors to view a spectacular event – the great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in the sky.  We were lucky to have a clear sky that night and found the two planets in the west just...
Building Resilience:  An Introduction

Building Resilience: An Introduction

Introducing the Step Forward Building Resilience Network! Previously titled My Brother’s Keeper, the network will continue with the work of building resilience in students of all ages by addressing trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and mental health needs....
CFNLA Awards Additional $114K in Competitive Grants

CFNLA Awards Additional $114K in Competitive Grants

Community Foundation of North Louisiana announces the Round Two recipients of their annual competitive grant process. A total of $114,250 has been awarded to nine nonprofit organizations. The Community Foundation typically accepts competitive grant applications once...
To a Friend, Dying Young

To a Friend, Dying Young

Just like people, there are certain films, books, songs, music lyrics that will stay with us forever.  At some point in my formative years, I saw the movie Out of Africa.  I was struck by the tension between the beauty of the African scenery and the stark contrast of...
Giving Tuesday: Support Early Childhood Education

Giving Tuesday: Support Early Childhood Education

This Giving Tuesday, support early childhood education in Caddo Parish by shopping online or in-store with Kendra Scott. The CFNLA Early Childhood Education Fund provides opportunities for more children to attend quality early childhood centers. On Tuesday, December...