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Education initiative enlists community input

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Friday, May 17, 2013

More than 80 community leaders made their way to First United Methodist in Shreveport amid dreary weather conditions Thursday to come up with a plan to better education in north Louisiana. The event... more

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Step Forward initiative created to boost local education

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Friday, May 17, 2013

Remedying the problems plaguing northwest Louisiana education is going to take more than just the school system. Rather, a communitywide approach is needed, according to leaders of a new initiative... more

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Community Foundation Holds 52nd Annual Community Celebration

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Wednesday, May 01, 2013

Shreveport, LA (May 1, 2013) – The Community Foundation of North Louisiana held its 52nd Annual Community Celebration on Tuesday, April 30, at Community Central, The Foundation’s new meeting space... more

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Community Foundation Instrumental in Convening Partners for La. DOE Pilot Program

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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Shreveport, LA (April 16, 2013) – A network of Caddo Parish early childhood education stakeholders learned Monday that it had secured a $350,000 grant from the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE... more

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The Grayson Foundation Accepting Grant Applications

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Monday, March 25, 2013

Shreveport, LA – The Grayson Foundation is currently accepting grant applications. The application deadline is Tuesday, April 30, 2013. All applicants must be a be 501(c... more

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Community Foundation Partners with LANO to Expand Nonprofit Services

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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

SHREVEPORT—The Community Foundation of North Louisiana and the Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations have strengthened a longtime partnership by jointly funding a new staff position that... more

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The Community Foundation to Host Aspen Ideas Mini-Fest

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Wednesday, February 06, 2013

Shreveport, LA – The Community Foundation will once again bring key sessions from the Aspen Ideas Festival to the Shreveport-Bossier community. The Shreveport Times and Robinson... more

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The Community Foundation Begins Second Year of Reading Pipeline Project

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Monday, December 03, 2012

Shreveport, LA – The Community Foundation of North Louisiana is gearing up for the second year of the Reading Pipeline project, created around paired reading to improve the educational... more

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A little southern giving

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Tuesday was National Philanthropy Day, a time to recognize and pay tribute to the great contributions that those people who engage in philanthropy have made to our lives, our communi... more

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City Will Give Less to Civic Groups

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Monday, October 15, 2012

The $15,000 Shepherd's Farm Child Development Center received from the Shreveport this year provided a grief camp to 20 children who had lost one or both parents within the past five years.For the... more

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LA Film Prize Films to be Featured

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Thursday, September 20, 2012

All of the Top 20 films at the Louisiana Film Prize Festival will be featured on The Community Foundation's Twitter feed over the next 2 weeks. The Foundation with feature two different... more

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The 2013 Competitive Grant Cycle Opens September 17

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Friday, September 07, 2012

The Community Foundation 2013 Competitive Grant Cycle Opens September 17"Foundation to award over one million dollars” Shreveport, LA – The Community Foundation of North Louisiana will... more

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Healthy living the goal

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Monday, August 27, 2012

Led by The Community Foundation, Healthy Green and Into the Outdoors Obesity Prevention Project is aimed at making changes to improve the health and lifestyles of Shreveport residents. Check out the... more

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Collaborating for a healthier community

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Monday, August 27, 2012

"When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion." - African proverbCollaboration is a lofty goal which is often discussed, but which rarely is achieved. I am happy to report, however, that here... more

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Grant to fund local healthy living programs

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Friday, August 10, 2012

Blue Cross Foundation Challenge Grant Program Sparks $1.4 Million for Healthy Living Projects in Shreveport Funds will go to promote active living and healthy eating to prevent obesity... more

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Education initiative enlists community input

Step Forward initiative created to boost local education

Community Foundation Holds 52nd Annual Community Celebration

Community Foundation Instrumental in Convening Partners for La. DOE Pilot Program

The Grayson Foundation Accepting Grant Applications

Community Foundation Partners with LANO to Expand Nonprofit Services

The Community Foundation to Host Aspen Ideas Mini-Fest

The Community Foundation Begins Second Year of Reading Pipeline Project

A little southern giving

City Will Give Less to Civic Groups

LA Film Prize Films to be Featured

The 2013 Competitive Grant Cycle Opens September 17

Healthy living the goal

Collaborating for a healthier community

Grant to fund local healthy living programs

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