The Teen Advisory Committee (TAC), an initiative of Step Forward, aims to improve educational outcomes for students of all ages in Northwest Louisiana. Established in 2019, TAC is a regional youth-led group, and its primary purpose is to help improve local policy...
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Building Resilient Communities
Step Forward has partnered with SPAR to present “Bouncin Back” a series of community conversations on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Now more than ever parents and caregivers need access to the tools and resources that reduce trauma and encourage resiliency....
Matching Fund Deadline Nears for Early Childhood Eduction
Help CFNLA sustain Early Childhood Education Scholarships and ensure Caddo Parish gets its fair share of state dollars! Friends of Community Foundation of North Louisiana, we need your help! Caddo Parish has until January 30, 2024 to raise money and receive a...
Step Forward recruiting Caddo Parish youth for its Teen Advisory Committee (TAC)
Step Forward, an initiative of Community Foundation of North Louisiana (CFNLA), seeks 30 youth leaders from high schools across Caddo Parish to join the Teen Advisory Committee (TAC). Applications are being accepted now through December 15, 2023. Step Forward...
‘TIS THE SEASON FOR CHARITABLE GIVING
Community Foundation of North Louisiana will ensure your year-end giving is simple, easy, effective, and meaningful. Donations to charitable organizations like CFNLA are deductible for donors who itemize when filing tax returns. We work with you and your tax advisor...
CFNLA awards $50,000 grant to LSUS Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research
Community Foundation of North Louisiana (CFNLA) awarded a $50,000 grant to the LSUS Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research (INAR) to strengthen the organizational capacity of ten area nonprofits. The cohort of nonprofits will be chosen from a pool of...
Quality Early Childhood Education is the Key to Advancing North Louisiana
In 2018 Community Counts revealed 59% of children in Shreveport-Bossier were not kindergarten ready. The alarming decrease in kindergarten readiness since 2012 is a focus of CFNLA. Numerous studies indicate lack of kindergarten readiness correlates strongly with...
Shreveport Ideas Festival
This Fall, CFNLA will host a series of events aimed at educating our donors, partners, and members of the community about critical issues in our region and across the nation. Featuring local, regional, and national experts, each event will take a deep dive into the...
Become a Sustaining Member
For more than 60 years, Community Foundation of North Louisiana has provided philanthropic resources and leadership to address our region’s greatest needs. It is our mission to improve the quality of life in North Louisiana by inspiring generosity, strengthening area...
Scott Griffin Award 2023
Calling All Artists – 2023 Scott Griffin Award Applications Open Community Foundation of North Louisiana will accept applications for the annual G. Scott Griffin Award starting September 13th, 2023. The award, which features a cash prize of $1,000, will be given to a...