Shreveport Ideas Festival: Trauma and Early Brain Development with Dr. Charles Zeanah

Join CFNLA and the Women's Philanthropy Network for a presentation by Dr. Charles Zeanah about the effects trauma has on early brain development. Dr. Zeanah is the Vice Chair of Tulane School of Medicine's Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Executive Director of The Institute of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health. He […]

Step Forward: Gratitude Gathering

Parents and caregivers with young children are invited to a gratitude gathering to share good food and fun with friends and family. Join Step Forward's Growing Children and LSU Ag Center as we try healthier versions of our holiday favorites while making lasting memories with the people we are thankful for. Story Time | Music […]

ECE Gift of a Brighter Future

To start the New Year, please consider honoring your family and friends with the Gift of a Brighter Future by making a contribution to the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Fund at Community Foundation of North Louisiana. High quality early learning fosters healthy brain development during the critical first years of life and equips children for […]

Year-End Giving Deadline December 31

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 to achieve the maximum impact for the causes you care about. As you make your […]

Give For Good Nonprofit Registration

Give For Good returns on Tuesday May 7, 2024. Nonprofit registration will open on January 2 and close February 2. Register at giveforgoodnla.org.

Step Forward ACEs Parent Talks Series at Mamie Hicks

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, […]