Step Forward is partnering with Volunteers of America’s Choice Neighborhoods and the Shreve Memorial Library to present the “Bouncin Back” Parent ACEs Talk to parents and caregivers with children enrolled in Head Start programs. Now, more than ever parents and caregivers need access to the tools and resources that reduce trauma and encourage resiliency. The […]

Step Forward, an initiative of Community Foundation of North Louisiana, is hosting its first bi-annual community meeting June 27, 2024, at Noel Memorial United Methodist Church, 520 Herndon Street, Shreveport, LA 71101 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. The mission of Step Forward is to ensure the success of all children. To accomplish our mission, […]

Calling All Artists – 2024 Scott Griffin Award Applications Open July 1st. Community Foundation of North Louisiana will accept applications for the annual G. Scott Griffin Award starting July 1st, 2024. 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 […]

CFNLA office will be closed on Thursday, July 4th-Friday, July 5th. We will return on Monday, July 8th.

The Grayson Foundation is now accepting applications for its annual grant cycle. The Grayson Foundation is a private foundation committed to improving Shreveport-Bossier's quality of life. Grants are typically awarded to programs serving disadvantaged populations in Shreveport-Bossier in the sectors of health, human services, and education. To read more about Grayson grants and to apply, […]

Step Forward in partnership with SPAR presents “Bouncin Back” a series of community conversations on Adverse Childhood Experience (ACEs). Now more than ever parents and caregivers need access to the tools and resources that reduce trauma and encourage resiliency. The ACEs Parent Talks are safe settings where parents and caregivers can share their daily challenges, […]

Community Foundation of North Louisiana will accept applications for the annual G. Scott Griffin Award starting July 1st, 2024. 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 adversity. The deadline for entries is July 31st, […]

Our office will be closed Friday, August 2, 2024. We will return Monday, August 5.

This event has been postponed. Step Forward is partnering with the YMCA and the Shreve Memorial Library to present “Bouncing Back” a series of Parent ACEs Talks on Wednesday, August 7. Now, more than ever parents and caregivers need access to the tools and resources that reduce trauma and encourage resiliency. The Parent ACEs Talks […]

Our office will be closed Friday, August 9, 2024. We will return Monday, August 12.