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Financial Forecast: November 2021
During the global financial crisis of 2008, the Federal Reserve began to buy bonds, a process named quantitative easing. This action increases the demand for bonds, pushing bond prices higher and interest rates lower. Lower interest rates should help the economy by...
Year-End Giving Simplified
Community Foundation simplifies giving for donors and helps maximize the benefit of donations to better our community. In 2021, there are a number of tax incentives for philanthropic giving, some of which may expire at the end of the year. Thus, there is no better...
The Privilege of a Normal Day
When COVID-19 began we all anticipated the return to a “normal” day. Some longed for the normalcy of going to restaurants or socializing with loved ones. Many children missed their school friends and were anxious to return. Children in poverty missed not only their...
CFNLA to Raise Money for Early Childcare Scholarships for Bossier Parish Students!
CFNLA issues a challenge to Bossier citizens: If Bossier citizens and businesses will donate $360,000 to provide scholarships to children ages 0-4 to attend high quality early learning centers, CFNLA will contribute $40,000 and will seek a dollar-for-dollar match from...
Financial Forecast: June 2021
Another quarter and another commentary on inflation. U.S. inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index, rose 5.0% in the 12 months ending May 31, the largest inflation increase since 2008. Digging deeper, prices for many goods saw incredible increases, including...
$1 million raised and $1 million gained for Caddo Parish children
Community Foundation of North Louisiana brings people and resources together to solve problems and enhance our community. In January of 2021, CFNLA set out to raise $1 million to fund spaces for Caddo Parish children ages 0 to 4 to attend quality early childhood...
Teen Summit Reveals Mental Health Concerns Among NWLA Students
On May 3rd, Step Forward’s Teen Advisory Committee hosted its second annual Northwest Louisiana Teen Summit on Mental Wellness. The Teen Advisory Committee (TAC) members surveyed 580 area high school students and discussed the results with more than 50 delegates at...
Big Announcements from Louisiana Early Education Day
Leaders from around the state celebrated Early Education Day at the Louisiana State Capitol on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. CFNLA’s own Kristi Gustavson was honored to be among speakers Governor John Bel Edwards, State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley, and...
WPN Awards $73K Grant
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 2021
Calling All Artists – 2021 Scott Griffin Award Applications Open 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...