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SUMMARY:Women's Philanthropy Network Annual Meeting
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URL:https://cfnla.org/event/wpn-annual-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Give For Good: Celebrating 10 Years Event
DESCRIPTION:Give For Good is celebrating its 10th annual giving event on Tuesday\, May 2. Please join us on May 2\, 2023\, at 8:15 am for donuts & coffee in celebration of the 10th giving year. \nMay 2 | 8:15 AM \n401 Edwards Street (1st Floor Lobby)
URL:https://cfnla.org/event/give-for-good-celebrating-10-years-event/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230503
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SUMMARY:Give For Good 2023
DESCRIPTION:Give for Good is North Louisiana’s largest day of giving! Established in 2014 by Community Foundation of North Louisiana\, Give for Good has raised over $16 million for our community. The event empowers the entire community to get involved in causes they care about while building awareness and support for hardworking local nonprofits. Give for Good provides a platform for all donors to transform our community for good! Visit giveforgoodnla.org to learn more.
URL:https://cfnla.org/event/give-for-good-2023/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230426
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SUMMARY:CFNLA Competitive Grants Announcement
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URL:https://cfnla.org/event/cfnla-competitive-grants-announcement-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230323T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230323T193000
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SUMMARY:CFNLA/WPN Documentary Screening: Addicts Among Us
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next CFNLA event: a screening of the film\, Addicts Among Us\, a documentary investigating the connection between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and addiction. The event will be held at Robison Film Center in the Willis Knighton Theater room on Thursday\, March 23 at 5:30 PM. Tickets are available here.
URL:https://cfnla.org/event/documentary-screening/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230302T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230302T173000
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SUMMARY:Women's Philanthropy Network Spring Social
DESCRIPTION:WPN Spring Social\nThursday\, March 2nd | 5:30 P.M. Hosted by Sarah Toups \nPlease join us for a night to learn about the WPN and how you can join the group of strong\, dedicated women working together to create positive change for children in our community. Kasie Mainero\, Child Well Being Specialist for Caddo Parish Schools\, will discuss the expansion of Trauma-Informed services to additional schools in the district. The event is free to attend. Current members are encouraged to bring a friend. Light hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided. Please click here to RSVP.
URL:https://cfnla.org/event/womens-philanthropy-network-spring-social/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230202T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230202T170000
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CREATED:20230109T210500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T210500Z
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SUMMARY:CFNLA Speaker Series Event with Dr. Cade Brumley
DESCRIPTION:Please join CFNLA for a speaker series event with Dr. Cade Brumley\, Louisiana State Superintendent of Education on February 2. Reserve your spot by purchasing a free ticket here. \nThursday\, February 2\, 2023 | 4: 00 PM \nCentenary College | Whited Room \n2911 Centenary Blvd\, Shreveport\, LA 71104
URL:https://cfnla.org/event/cfnla-speaker-series-event-with-dr-cade-brumley/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230112T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230112T130000
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SUMMARY:WPN Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Philanthropy Network Lunch & Learn \nJoin us for Communities In Schools: “The Push” (2nd screening) on Thursday\, January 12 at the Shreveport Club (410 Travis Street). “The Push” is an inside look at one of the many inspiring stories being told in thousands of Communities In Schools (CIS) programs across America. The film shows how the power of relationships can transform students’ lives. CIS is the nation’s most effective dropout prevention initiative. With grant support from the Women’s Philanthropy Network\, CIS operates in 12 Caddo Parish Schools where students are provided with a community of support\, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. \n$35 per person. Purchase tickets here or by check made payable to Community Foundation (401 Edwards Street\, Suite 105\, Shreveport\, LA 71101). Payment by January 5 serves as your RSVP. Complimentary valet parking will be available at the City Garage on the corner of Travis and Edwards.
URL:https://cfnla.org/event/wpn-lunch-learn/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230103
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SUMMARY:New Years Holiday - CFNLA Office Closed
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URL:https://cfnla.org/event/new-years-holiday-cfnla-office-closed/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221227
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SUMMARY:Christmas Holiday - CFNLA Office Closed
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URL:https://cfnla.org/event/christmas-holiday-cfnla-office-closed/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221216T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221216T160000
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CREATED:20221130T031112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T031112Z
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SUMMARY:CFNLA Office Closed for Staff Meeting
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URL:https://cfnla.org/event/cfnla-office-closed-for-staff-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221124T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221125T170000
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Holiday- CFNLA Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:Community Foundation office hours for Thanksgiving Week: \nMonday\, November 21st: 8-5 \nTuesday\, November 22nd: 8-5 \nWednesday\, November 23rd: 8-3 \nThursday and Friday: Office Closed
URL:https://cfnla.org/event/thanksgiving/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221020T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202105
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SUMMARY:CFNLA 2022 Community Counts
DESCRIPTION:Accurate data is essential to help our community set priorities\, track progress\, formulate policy\, and allocate resources. To help drive change in our area\, the Community Foundation has been tracking data and publishing Community Counts since 2008. Data for the Shreveport-Bossier Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is collected and tracked in six categories – Population\, Economics\, Human Capital\, Health\, Social Environment\, and Physical Environment. For the Community Foundation\, this data guides all that we do. \nWe encourage all to use Community Counts to start and accelerate community discussions\, as a roadmap for social capital investment\, or as a call to action for philanthropy and volunteerism. \nDr. Dave Norris\, Chief Research and Innovation Officer at Louisiana Tech University\, will present this year’s data at a special event on October 20 at 4:00 PM at Ochsner LSU Health – St. Mary Medical Center. \n915 Margaret Place\, Shreveport\, LA 71101 \nParking Available at lot east of the Women’s and Children’s main entrance. \nSeating is limited\, please RSVP here.
URL:https://cfnla.org/event/community-counts/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220929T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220929T203000
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SUMMARY:WPN Membership Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the Women’s Philanthropy Network on September 29th! \nCFNLA’s Women’s Philanthropy Network is hosting an informational membership event on Thursday\, September 29 at 5:30 p.m. at 1045 Erie Street\, Shreveport\, LA 71106. Philanthropically minded women are invited to learn more about the WPN. \nFounded in 2005\, the Women’s Philanthropy Network (WPN) is a group of women dedicated to making positive change through philanthropy.  Members pool their annual dues to make a high-impact grant to local organizations with a focus on education. Each year\, members solicit grant applicants and ultimately vote on which organization will receive a WPN grant. \nSince inception\, the WPN has granted over $1.3 million to educational initiatives in our community.  Past recipients include Volunteers of America of North Louisiana\, Volunteers for Youth Justice\, Step Forward\, the Caddo Parish Schools Transformation Zone\, and the LSU Shreveport Foundation. \nPlease RSVP here.
URL:https://cfnla.org/event/wpn-membership-event-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220915T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221015T160000
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SUMMARY:Grayson Foundation Grant Applications
DESCRIPTION:The Grayson Foundation is a private foundation that is committed to improving the quality of life in Shreveport-Bossier. Grant applications are accepted twice annually\, however\, organizations may apply only once in a 12-month period. Applications open on September 15 at 8:00 AM and the deadline to apply is October 15 at 4:00 PM. Awards will be announced in January. \nThe Grayson Foundation typically awards grants to programs serving disadvantaged populations in Shreveport-Bossier in the health\, human services\, and education sectors. Organizations must apply online through the CFNLA grant portal. \nPlease email Liz LaBorde at laborde@cfnlaweb.rubyshore.com with questions.
URL:https://cfnla.org/event/the-grayson-foundation-grant-applications-open/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220804T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220804T120000
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SUMMARY:Grant Applicant Training Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Community Foundation is offering two Grant Applicant Training sessions for all applicants. Trainings are optional but are highly encouraged for first time applicants.\n\n\n\nSession 2 – August 4 at 11 a.m.\n\nReservations are required. Trainings will be held in Community Central at Community Foundation. 401 Edwards Street\, Suite 105\, Shreveport\, LA 71101. Reserve your spot here.
URL:https://cfnla.org/event/grant-applicant-training-session-2/
LOCATION:Nonprofit Finder
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220801T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220821T160000
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SUMMARY:Competitive Grant Applications
DESCRIPTION:The Community Foundation accepts competitive grant applications once annually through a two-stage application process. Click here to learn more and view eligibility criteria. \nTimeline\n\nStage One opens August 1 at 8 a.m. CST and closes August 21 at 4 p.m. CST.\nFor those invited to the second stage\, Stage Two opens October 15 at 8 a.m. CST and closes November 15 at 4 p.m. CST.\nGrant recipients will be announced the following April.
URL:https://cfnla.org/event/competitive-grant-applications-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220721T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220721T120000
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SUMMARY:Grant Applicant Training Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Community Foundation is offering two Grant Applicant Training sessions for all applicants. Trainings are optional but are highly encouraged for first time applicants.\n\n\n\n\nSession 1 – July 21 at 11 a.m.\nSession 2 – August 4 at 11 a.m.\n\nReservations are required. Trainings will be held in Community Central at Community Foundation. 401 Edwards Street\, Suite 105\, Shreveport\, LA 71101. Reserve your spot here.
URL:https://cfnla.org/event/grant-applicant-training-session-1/
LOCATION:Nonprofit Finder
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220801
DTSTAMP:20260403T202105
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SUMMARY:2022 Scott Griffin Award
DESCRIPTION:The Scott Griffin Award applications open July 1st at 8 am and will close July 31st at 5 pm. To apply\, use the scholarship portal.
URL:https://cfnla.org/event/2022-scott-griffin-award/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220608
DTSTAMP:20260403T202105
CREATED:20220308T210159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T210159Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Philanthropy Network Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:WPN will host its annual meeting Tuesday\, June 7\, 2022 at the LSUS Cyber Collaboratory.
URL:https://cfnla.org/event/womens-philanthropy-network-annual-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220517T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202105
CREATED:20220517T230035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T230035Z
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SUMMARY:Carolyn Q. Nelson Arts Endowment Challenge- Application Open
DESCRIPTION:Community Foundation of North Louisiana invites arts organizations to participate in the 2022 Carolyn Q. Nelson Arts Endowment Challenge. CFNLA has allocated $200\,000 to encourage local art organizations to establish or add to an existing endowment fund at CFNLA. \nTo apply\, please login to your grant portal. For assistance with the grant portal or for questions please email Liz LaBorde at laborde@cfnlaweb.rubyshore.com.
URL:https://cfnla.org/event/carolyn-q-nelson-arts-endowment-challenge/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220504
DTSTAMP:20260403T202105
CREATED:20211202T230500Z
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SUMMARY:Give For Good 2022
DESCRIPTION:Give For Good is North Louisiana’s largest giving event. The event was established in 2014 by Community Foundation of North Louisiana\, and since then has raised over $14 million for our community! Give For Good allows community members to discover and engage with nonprofit organizations and make a contribution to causes they feel strongly about. Whether you give $10 or $10\,000\, you have a hand in transforming your community.\n\n\n\nIn 2021\, Give For Good garnered over $2 million for area nonprofits. Those funds came from more than 5\,400 donors making a total of 10\,120 gifts. People from across the country are coming together to fund important initiatives in North Louisiana. We hope that you’ll be one of them! \n\nSo\, how can you get involved? Mark your calendar for May 3\, 2022! You’ll be able to see each of the participating nonprofits listed on our website\, plus check out their profiles and see what kind of work they’re doing. Choose the causes that are close to you and give to your heart’s desire! Be sure to also check out the leaderboard to see the impact that your gifts are having in our community. Together\, we create a stronger\, more vibrant North Louisiana!
URL:https://cfnla.org/event/give-for-good/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220427
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CREATED:20220405T221107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T221107Z
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SUMMARY:CFNLA Competitive Grants Announcement
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URL:https://cfnla.org/event/cfnla-competitive-grants-announcement/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220310T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220310T190000
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CREATED:20220210T220355Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Philanthropy Network Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with the Women’s Philanthropy Network. Hear about the inspiring and impactful work of our area’s only women’s giving circle and enjoy drinks and hors’ d’oeuvres from Fat Calf Brasserie. Members and non-members are welcome. Members must bring a friend to attend. \nThursday\, March 10 from 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. \nThe Shreveport Aquarium | 601 Clyde Fant Pkwy \nMembers: $35 includes one member and 1 guest \nNon-members: FREE \nRSVP HERE.
URL:https://cfnla.org/event/womens-philanthropy-network-social/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220303T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220303T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202105
CREATED:20211218T023251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211218T023251Z
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SUMMARY:WPN Lunch & Learn: Learning Losses Post COVID
DESCRIPTION:Members and non members are welcome to the WPN Lunch & Learn\, On the Road to Recovery: Learning Losses Post COVID. Superintendent Dr. Lamar Goree of Caddo Schools and Superintendent Mitch Downey of Bossier Schools discuss the lingering impact of the pandemic on student learning and well-being. \nPurchase tickets here or by cash or check made payable to Community Foundation. Payment serves as your RSVP. Complimentary valet parking available. Contact Amanda Felan at felan@cfnlaweb.rubyshore.com for questions. 
URL:https://cfnla.org/event/wpn-learning-losses-post-covid/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220104
DTSTAMP:20260403T202105
CREATED:20211027T012357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T012357Z
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SUMMARY:Give For Good 2022 Nonprofit Registration Begins
DESCRIPTION:Give For Good 2022 Nonprofit Registration Begins on January 3\, 2022: giveforgoodnla.org/content/resources
URL:https://cfnla.org/event/give-for-good-2022-nonprofit-registration-begins/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211207T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211207T113000
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CREATED:20211004T200712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T200712Z
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SUMMARY:Step Forward’s Re-Launch & Re-Invite combined Network Convening
DESCRIPTION:Step Forward’s Re-Launch & Re-Invite combined Network Convening is Tuesday\, December 7\, 2021 from 9:00am – 11:30am.  \nLocation: Volunteers for Youth Justice | First Presbyterian Church Gymnasium (900 Jordan\, Suite 102\, Shreveport\, LA 71101) \nThis in-person convening will bring Step Forward’s Building Resilience\, Building Foundations and Building Futures networks together under one roof. At the convening network members will gain an understanding of how the networks function and the role of network members. Network members will also participate in affiliated breakout sessions. Members will help to develop Step Forward’s goals for 2022 in each breakout session. \nStriveTogether Coach Navigator\, Consultant Nicole Johnson will provide Step Forward Networks with an overview of the StriveTogether Theory of Action framework. Collectively\, the networks will learn how  StriveTogether’s Theory of Action framework is designed to get better results for every child\, cradle to career.  Dr. Wesley Hinze will walk network partners through the most recent data illuminating obstacle faced by children of color and those living in poverty. \nThis will be an opportunity for members to identify how the data is applied to each network. The combined network convening will unite us as we continue to work toward the success of every child cradle to career.  Network members can register to attend the conference here. 
URL:https://cfnla.org/event/step-forwards-combined-network-convening/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211118T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211118T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202105
CREATED:20211102T011137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T011137Z
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SUMMARY:WPN: Closing the Digital Divide
DESCRIPTION:Keith Hanson\, Chief Technology Officer for the City of Shreveport and John Tuggle\, Executive Director of Shreve Memorial Library will speak about the innovative partnership between the city and library system to make WIFI available to all in our community. Location is East Ridge Country Club (1000 Stewart Drive\, Shreveport\, LA). \nTo RSVP\, purchase tickets here.\nChecks can be made payable to Community Foundation and sent to 401 Edwards Street\, Suite 105\, Shreveport\, LA 71101. Payment must be received by November 15.
URL:https://cfnla.org/event/wpn-closing-the-digital-divide/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211028T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211028T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202105
CREATED:20210701T181147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T181147Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Philanthropy Network Membership Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the Women’s Philanthropy Network on October 28th! \nCFNLA’s Women’s Philanthropy Network is hosting an informational membership event on Thursday\, October 28 at 5:00 p.m. [RSVP here] Philanthropically minded women are invited to learn more about the WPN.  Did you know that each year this inspiring group pools its philanthropic dollars to make a great impact in our community? \nFounded in 2005\, the Women’s Philanthropy Network (WPN) is a group of women dedicated to making positive change through philanthropy.  Members pool their annual dues to make a high-impact grant to local organizations with a focus on education.  As a fund at the Community Foundation\, 80% of the dues are granted each year and 20% is placed into the WPN endowment fund to continue to serve future generations.  Each year\, members solicit grant applicants and ultimately vote on which organization will receive a WPN grant. \nSince inception\, the WPN has granted over $1.2 million to educational initiatives in our community.  Past recipients include Volunteers for Youth Justice\, Step Forward\, the Caddo Parish Schools Transformation Zone\, and the LSU Shreveport Foundation. \nThe WPN also hosts educational programming which aims to keep members informed of community programs and needs.  This year is already shaping up to be an exciting year with informative speakers! \n  \nWPN 2021-22 Events and Speaker Series \n  \nThursday\, October 28\, 2021\, at 5:00 p.m.: Getting to Know the WPN featuring 2021-2022 Chair Susannah Poljak. \nThursday\, November 18\, 2021\, at noon: Closing the Digital Divide featuring Keith Hanson\, Chief Technology Officer for the City of Shreveport\, and John Tuggle\, Executive Director of Shreve Memorial Library. \nThursday\, January 20\, 2022\, at noon: On the Road to Recovery: Learning Losses Post Covid\, featuring Superintendent Dr. Lamar Goree of Caddo Schools and Superintendent Mitch Downey of Bossier Schools. \nThursday\, March 10\, 2022 (time TBD): The State of Early Education in North Louisiana. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cfnla.org/event/wpn-membership-event/
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SUMMARY:CFNLA 2021 Community Counts
DESCRIPTION:Accurate data is essential to help our community set priorities\, track progress\, formulate policy\, and allocate resources. To help drive change in our area\, the Community Foundation has been tracking data and publishing Community Counts since 2008. Data for the Shreveport-Bossier Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is collected and tracked in six categories – Population\, Economics\, Human Capital\, Health\, Social Environment\, and Physical Environment. For the Community Foundation\, this data guides all that we do. \nWe encourage all to use Community Counts to start and accelerate community discussions\, as a roadmap for social capital investment\, or as a call to action for philanthropy and volunteerism. \nDr. Dave Norris\, Chief Research and Innovation Officer at Louisiana Tech University\, will present this year’s data at a special event on October 14 at 4:00 PM.  \nRegister [here]\nPlease read the following COVID-19 guidelines required by LSUS for events at LSUS:\nIn the spirit of doing our part in reducing the spread of COVID 19\, LSUS will initiate the following Visitor Policy on October 1st.  \nEvent’s Visitor Policy: While cases of COVID 19 remain high in our region\, LSUS will institute the following mitigation efforts in regards to vaccination and/or negative COVID test results:  \nProof of Vaccination or a Negative Covid Test\nACCEPTED METHODS OF VACCINE VERIFICATION: \n\nL.A. Wallet App / SMART Health Card\nAn original\, digital photo or photocopy of a C.D.C. Vaccination Card with a name matching your I.D. Full cards must be visible on digital or printed copies.\nAnother form of official vaccination record from another state\, foreign nation\, or the W.H.O.\n\nACCEPTED METHODS OF COVID-19 TEST VERIFICATION: \n\nA physical or electronic COVID-19 test with a negative test result within 7 days of arrival at the event with name matching your I.D. 
URL:https://cfnla.org/event/community-counts-2021/
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