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A Thank You to All Nonprofits
Many have asked the question, “when do we get to stop talking about the pandemic?” Well, North Louisiana found an answer, albeit perhaps only temporary: during a weeklong snowstorm. If the COVID-19 pandemic and the events of this month have taught me anything it is...
$7.7 Million Awarded in 2020
2020 was a challenging year for many individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations in our community, our nation, and across the globe. Although we continue to experience changes in our daily lives due to the pandemic, one thing that has remained consistent is...
CFNLA Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary
Since 1961, the Community Foundation has been a source of knowledge, funding, and expertise for the benefit of our community. We bring resources and people together to create solutions for some of North Louisiana’s most critical issues. As a permanent and growing...
From Idea to Action: NWLA Early Childhood Policy Summit
In philanthropy there is no shortage of innovative ideas. That said, there is a substantial amount of work that must take place to turn innovation into the reality of effective change. Approximately 60% of the children in Caddo and Bossier parishes are not...
The ABC’s of Economic Recovery
Nearly one year from the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States, many local businesses are still reeling from economic losses they suffered in 2020. Those businesses range from restaurants to local retailers to early childcare and education centers. In...
Perspectives and Planets
Earlier this week I stood in my front yard with my husband, daughter, dogs, and neighbors to view a spectacular event – the great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in the sky. We were lucky to have a clear sky that night and found the two planets in the west just...
Building Resilience: An Introduction
Introducing the Step Forward Building Resilience Network! Previously titled My Brother’s Keeper, the network will continue with the work of building resilience in students of all ages by addressing trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and mental health needs....
CFNLA Awards Additional $114K in Competitive Grants
Community Foundation of North Louisiana announces the Round Two recipients of their annual competitive grant process. A total of $114,250 has been awarded to nine nonprofit organizations. The Community Foundation typically accepts competitive grant applications once...
To a Friend, Dying Young
Just like people, there are certain films, books, songs, music lyrics that will stay with us forever. At some point in my formative years, I saw the movie Out of Africa. I was struck by the tension between the beauty of the African scenery and the stark contrast of...
Giving Tuesday: Support Early Childhood Education
This Giving Tuesday, support early childhood education in Caddo Parish by shopping online or in-store with Kendra Scott. The CFNLA Early Childhood Education Fund provides opportunities for more children to attend quality early childhood centers. On Tuesday, December...