Community Foundation of North Louisiana

Capital Outlay Funding Presentation with Senator Thomas Pressly
2026-01-08 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Community Foundation’s Community Central, 401 EDWARDS ST STE 125, SHREVEPORT, LA, 71101-5508, United States
Is your organization interested in learning how to apply for Capital Outlay Funding?
If so, please join the Community Foundation on Thursday, January 8, for a presentation with Senator Thomas Pressly, Bobbie Hunter (Senior Budget Analyst, Capital Outlay, Louisiana Senate), and Curry Lann (Senate Fiscal Division). The presenters will walk attendees through the process of applying for Capital Outlay Funding along with how to proceed if an award is received.
The presentation will begin at 9:00 AM at CFNLA’s Community Central. (401 Edwards Street, Suite 125, Shreveport, LA 71101). Paid parking is available on the streets or on the top level of the parking garage connected to the Louisiana Tower.
Seats are limited. Please register here.

CFNLA Office Closed: MLK Day Holiday
2026-01-19
CFNLA will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.

Early Ed Month Leadership Convening for Northwest Louisiana
2026-02-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Grandma’s Arms Child Care & Development Center, 3095 Phelps Road, Shreveport, 71107, United States
Celebrate Early Childhood Education Month at Early Ed Day on Tuesday, February 10, 2026!
Affordable, accessible early childhood education is essential for North Louisiana.
Join CFNLA and the Louisiana Institute for Children to celebrate our community’s success in expanding access to high-quality childcare. Meet childcare providers, tour a facility, and learn how you can get involved to ensure all children get the strong developmental start they deserve, regardless of income level.
Please register for the event here.

Step Forward's The Parent Talk: February 21
2026-02-21 09:00 - 11:00 | The Highland Center Gymnasium, 520 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA, 71104, United States
Step Forward, in collaboration with Humana Healthy Horizons in Louisiana, the Louisiana Childhood Adversity Resilience Education Network (LA CARE Network), and Basic Necessities presents: The Parent Talk.
Empowering parents and caregivers is crucial for fostering a supportive environment that cultivates resilience in children and decreases the impact of toxic stress. The Parent Talk provides a safe space where parents and caregivers can gain insights into the effects of adversity and toxic stress on children’s development. By sharing daily challenges, learning self-care practices, and discussing support for their children’s social-emotional development, participants can develop effective strategies for building family resilience. Lunch and door prizes will be provided.
Location: The Highland Center Gymnasium, 520 Olive Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71104
Please register here.
For questions, contact Carla Burgos at burgos@cfnla.org or 318-221-0582.

Women's Philanthropy Network Winter Social
2026-02-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Home of WPN Member, 1045 Erie Street, Shreveport, LA, 71106, United States
Join us for an evening with the WPN, a group of strong, dedicated women working together to build a stronger future for our community. Learn more about WPN’s mission and how to join.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Hosted by WPN Member Susannah Poljak. Members are encouraged to bring non-member friends.
Register here.

WPN 2025-26 Membership Dues Deadline
2026-03-31
Founded in 2005, the Women’s Philanthropy Network (WPN) was established as a way for local women of all generations and philanthropic capacity to leverage their charitable giving to address pressing issues in the community. To accomplish this, members pool their annual dues to make a high-impact grant to a local nonprofit focusing on education initiatives. The WPN also hosts educational programs to keep members informed about our community. Since its inception, the WPN has granted over $1.7 million to educational initiatives in our community!
The membership year begins on July 1, 2025, and concludes on June 30, 2026. To vote on the 2026 WPN grant, dues must be paid by March 31, 2026. (Dues received after March 31st are applied to membership for the following year.)
As a CFNLA fund, WPN grants are funded through a combination of annual dues and the WPN endowment fund. Specifically, 80% of a WPN member’s dues are allocated to the grant pool while 20% is invested in the WPN endowment. Each year, the growing WPN endowment returns 4% of its market value to the grant pool, resulting in a larger grant than dues alone would provide. The WPN endowment is currently valued at over $600,000.
WPN members have the opportunity to vote on the WPN grantee at the Annual Meeting held in May. Members will also be acknowledged in the Community Foundation’s Annual Report, receive invitations to special events, and connect with other women dedicated to improving education for children in Caddo Parish.
Learn More or Become A Member.

Step Forward’s The Parent Talk: May 2
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 | The Highland Center Gymnasium, 520 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA, 71104, United States

Give For Good 2026
2026-05-05
Mark your calendars for May 5, 2026!
North Louisiana’s largest online giving event returns on Tuesday, May 5, 2026!
Give For Good is an online giving event that is an engaging and exciting 24-hour challenge led by the Community Foundation of North Louisiana. It raises millions of dollars in unrestricted funds for North Louisiana organizations and unites community members in celebrating the vital work of nonprofits.
In 2025, more than $2.5 million was raised during Give For Good for participating nonprofit organizations. These funds came from over 8,000 gifts and were distributed to 221 organizations. In addition to donations, nonprofits could also increase their funding by claiming a share of our $250,000 Lagniappe Fund and competing for over $20,000 in prizes.
Learn more at giveforgoodnla.org.

Step Forward’s The Parent Talk: August 8
2026-08-08 10:00 - 12:00 | The Highland Center Gymnasium, 520 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA, 71104, United States

Step Forward's The Parent Talk: November 7
2026-11-07 10:00 - 12:00 | The Highland Center Gymnasium, 520 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA, 71104, United States
