Step Forward’s Mission Continues

Step Forward’s Mission Continues

Community Foundation of North Louisiana is excited to announce that after over a year of planning Step Forward will once again become a part of CFNLA!  Beginning September 1st, CFNLA will continue the legacy of Step Forward’s mission to foster regional collaboration...

All Babies Deserve a Healthy Start

All Babies Deserve a Healthy Start

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”  — The Lorax, Dr. Seuss The COVID-19 pandemic has altered our lives in ways we could never have predicted.  For the lucky ones, it meant only weeks of working from home.  For...

WPN Awards $102,000 to Education Programs

WPN Awards $102,000 to Education Programs

Founded in 2005, the Women’s Philanthropy Network is a group of women dedicated to ensuring positive change in the Shreveport-Bossier community. Members pool their annual dues in order to make a high-impact gift to local organizations that focus on education. This...

Scott Griffin Award 2020

Scott Griffin Award 2020

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 has contributed to the community through his or her art while overcoming...

Community Foundation Issues Additional $46,700 for COVID-19 Relief

Community Foundation Issues Additional $46,700 for COVID-19 Relief

Community Foundation of North Louisiana has announced the third round of grants from the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund that was established on March 16, 2020. This brings the total amount granted from the Fund to $141,700. The third round grants, totaling $46,700,...

Shreveport-Bossier Nonprofits Awarded $2.8M in Funding

Shreveport-Bossier Nonprofits Awarded $2.8M in Funding

As our community currently faces many challenges, Shreveport-Bossier nonprofits have stepped up to provide support to those in need. Community Foundation of North Louisiana announces it is awarding $2.8 million in grants to nonprofits through its annual competitive...

Give For Good Raises Record $1.95M for North Louisiana Nonprofits

Give For Good Raises Record $1.95M for North Louisiana Nonprofits

Yesterday was a banner day for our community. Give For Good, created by Community Foundation of North Louisiana in 2014, raised $1,959,096 for area nonprofits, a record amount for the event. Give For Good is an annual online giving day that invites everyone to...

Financial Forecast – April 2020

Financial Forecast – April 2020

The market response to the COVID-19 related economic shutdown was swift and substantial. In March we saw the fastest 30% equity market decline in history, only for a late month rally to take us out of bear market territory (20% market decline). Large intervention by...

Community Foundation Issues Additional $52,000 for COVID-19 Relief

Community Foundation Issues Additional $52,000 for COVID-19 Relief

Community Foundation of North Louisiana has announced the second round of grants from the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund that was established on March 16, 2020. This brings the total amount granted from the Fund to $95,000. The second round grants, totaling $52,000,...

Dealing with Powerlessness

Dealing with Powerlessness

“If I can share my weaknesses with others, and compassionately collaborate to solve problems, the potential is truly boundless.”  Steve Gleason, former New Orleans Saint and ALS Survivor In 12-step addiction programs, the first step to recovery is to admit you are...