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WPN Awards $102,000 to Education Programs
Founded in 2005, the Women’s Philanthropy Network is a group of women dedicated to ensuring positive change in the Shreveport-Bossier community. Members pool their annual dues in order to make a high-impact gift to local organizations that focus on education. This...
Scott Griffin Award 2020
Community Foundation of North Louisiana is now accepting applications for the annual G. Scott Griffin Award. 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...
Community Foundation Issues Additional $46,700 for COVID-19 Relief
Community Foundation of North Louisiana has announced the third round of grants from the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund that was established on March 16, 2020. This brings the total amount granted from the Fund to $141,700. The third round grants, totaling $46,700,...
Shreveport-Bossier Nonprofits Awarded $2.8M in Funding
As our community currently faces many challenges, Shreveport-Bossier nonprofits have stepped up to provide support to those in need. Community Foundation of North Louisiana announces it is awarding $2.8 million in grants to nonprofits through its annual competitive...
Give For Good Raises Record $1.95M for North Louisiana Nonprofits
Yesterday was a banner day for our community. Give For Good, created by Community Foundation of North Louisiana in 2014, raised $1,959,096 for area nonprofits, a record amount for the event. Give For Good is an annual online giving day that invites everyone to...
Financial Forecast – April 2020
The market response to the COVID-19 related economic shutdown was swift and substantial. In March we saw the fastest 30% equity market decline in history, only for a late month rally to take us out of bear market territory (20% market decline). Large intervention by...
Community Foundation Issues Additional $52,000 for COVID-19 Relief
Community Foundation of North Louisiana has announced the second round of grants from the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund that was established on March 16, 2020. This brings the total amount granted from the Fund to $95,000. The second round grants, totaling $52,000,...
Dealing with Powerlessness
“If I can share my weaknesses with others, and compassionately collaborate to solve problems, the potential is truly boundless.” Steve Gleason, former New Orleans Saint and ALS Survivor In 12-step addiction programs, the first step to recovery is to admit you are...
BCBSLA Foundation Awards $50,000 to North Louisiana COVID-19 Relief
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant for COVID-19 relief efforts in North Louisiana. The grant was made to Community Foundation of North Louisiana’s COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund, which has already granted $43,000 to...
Community Foundation Issues $43,000 for COVID-19 Relief
Community Foundation of North Louisiana created the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund to assist nonprofit organizations that are directly responding to the coronavirus pandemic. This week CFNLA awarded the first round of grants from the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund....