The Women’s Philanthropy Network (WPN) is a dynamic community of caring women who are dedicated to enhancing the lives of children in Caddo Parish. Founded in 2005, the WPN was established to enable local women of all generations and philanthropic capacities to...

In its 13th year, Give For Good, created by Community Foundation of North Louisiana, raised a record-breaking $2,955,485 for over 200 area nonprofits. Give For Good is an annual online giving day inviting everyone to participate in philanthropy and have a hand in...

Community Foundation of North Louisiana is pleased to announce it has awarded over $4.1 million to nonprofit organizations through its 2026 competitive grant cycle. CFNLA’s mission to promote philanthropy and improve the quality of life in North Louisiana includes a...

Lisa Johnson, a Certified Public Accountant with extensive experience as an audit manager and a strong history of nonprofit service, will join Community Foundation of North Louisiana (CFNLA) as Chief Financial Officer in June 2026. Johnson comes to CFNLA from...

Elected officials, business leaders, and early childhood champions gathered on February 10th, 2026, at Grandma’s Arms Child Development Center for a special Early Ed Month child care site visit. The site visit was hosted by Community Foundation of North Louisiana...

Community Foundation of North Louisiana is grateful you answered the call to strengthen our community through Early Childhood Education (ECE). Thanks to generous support from donors like you, CFNLA committed $1,620,000 in January 2026 for the ECE Fund for Caddo...

In the season of gratitude and giving, there are many occasions to give back on behalf of someone special in your life. This holiday season, honor your loved ones in a unique and meaningful way by donating to CFNLA’s Early Childhood Education Scholarship Initiative....

The One Big Beautiful Bill, signed into law in July, included several provisions impacting charitable giving. Some donors may find it more advantageous to make larger contributions in 2025. CFNLA recommends you meet with your tax advisor now to ascertain how best to...

Community Foundation of North Louisiana (CFNLA) announces the release of Community Counts 2025: Data for a Brighter Tomorrow. Community Counts, published by CFNLA since 2008, serves as a report card on the quality of life for the Shreveport-Bossier Metropolitan...

On August 20, over 50 community leaders representing K-12 and higher education, human services, healthcare, workforce development, and youth services assembled for a combined convening of the Step Forward Networks held at The Harbor family resource center in...