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Community Foundation of North Louisiana brings people and resources together to solve problems and enhance our community. Established in 1961, the Foundation oversees more than $180 million in assets for…

Kristi Gustavson, CEO It is impossible to be right all the time.  Well…except, of course, when you are the mother. Parenting aside, in my former career as an attorney, it…

Since 2005, Women’s Philanthropy Network (WPN) has built a strong community of caring, philanthropic women dedicated to achieving positive change for children.  Each year the members pool their annual dues…

Kristi Gustavson, CEO My husband and daughter recently discovered a show on Netflix called Old Enough! The premise of the show is simple: young children (think five years old and…

Kristi Gustavson, CEO On Tuesday the Community Foundation of North Louisiana announced over $3 million was awarded in 2022 competitive grants. Kristina Gustavson, CEO of CFNLA said, “CFNLA is thrilled to announce…

Southwestern Energy (SWN) donated a generous $25,000 to the Early Childhood Education Fund, launching of phase two of CFNLA’s ECE Campaign. “We are grateful for Southwestern Energy’s partnership and their…

The Community Foundation of North Louisiana (CFNLA) is embarking on the next phase of the Early Childhood Education Initiative. This comes after a successful 2021 campaign where $2 million in early…

Kristi Gustavson, CEO In Louisiana, the contract of marriage automatically creates a community of property unless the married parties enter into a prenuptial agreement stating otherwise.  In this regime generally…