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Bridge House/Grace House |
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New Orleans,
Louisiana / $10,000 |
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As the largest long-term residential, gender-specific substance use disorder treatment center in the state of Louisiana, Bridge House/Grace House accepts men and women who are homeless, indigent, uninsured and/or unemployed regardless of their ability to pay. Our overall goal for each resident who completes our program are for them to be alcohol and drug free; to be employed; have a safe place to live, and have a support group of individuals outside of Bridge House/Grace House that are in recovery. |
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Centenary College of Louisiana |
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Shreveport,
Louisiana / $15,000 |
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Centenary strives to provide access to all students, regardless of financial status, who will benefit from the integrated academic and co-curricular programs offering intentional opportunities for learning and leadership experiences including internships, research, and community and global options for educational and service ventures. Centenary is dedicated to fostering a diverse community of students to pursue lifelong learning, service to others, and global study. The Frost Foundation Labor Omnia Vincit scholarship will assist a deserving student with financial need in accessing a Centenary education. |
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Community Renewal International |
Shreveport,
Louisiana / $25,000
(Multi-year grant: $25,000, #2 of 2 years)
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Eden House |
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New Orleans, Louisiana /
$15,000 |
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Eden House was founded to provide comprehensive and individualized recovery services to victims of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation through a long-term residential program. Eden House employs a unique model of intensive and therapeutic case management that leverages existing community resources through numerous partnerships with social service agencies, medical providers, and legal experts. Each resident spends their first months at Eden House stabilizing their immediate needs, including outpatient treatment, trauma therapy, and physical and dental care. |
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Eden House (photo credit: David Rae Morris) |
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Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organization |
Baton Rouge, Louisiana /
$5,000
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LANO is a statewide organization that strengthens the effectiveness of nonprofits by helping them achieve their missions--and ultimately improving the lives of all Louisianans. A strong nonprofit sector is critical to a vibrant community that supports the well-being of its citizens and preserves Louisiana's rich culture. The goal of the LANO Shreveport Sustainability Cohort is to increase community impact by strengthening the organizational capacity of nonprofits and their leadership, executives, and board leaderŐs competencies.
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Providence House |
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Shreveport, Louisiana /
$15,000 |
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Providence House Child Development Center offers a holistic learning program for children ages eight weeks to five years old whose families are either residents of Providence House or in impoverished areas. If we can reach children in their formative years, the impact is greater and they are more likely to achieve academic success and by-pass a life of poverty. Our impact can be even greater, and we can serve even more within our disadvantaged community with support and resources. |
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Teach for America-South Louisiana |
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana /
$5,000 |
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At Teach for America, we grow and strengthen the movement for educational equity by enlisting our nations' most promising future leaders. We find, support, and develop a diverse group of leaders who commit to teach at least two years in challenging, high-needs public schools, leveraging the resources of our national network and having a significant impact on their students. Research indicates that corps members and alumni are more effective in promoting student academic achievement compared with experienced teachers. |
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Volunteers of America of North Louisiana |
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Shreveport, Louisiana /
$15,000 |
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Volunteers of America's partnership with Communities in Schools seeks to reduce the dropout rate by focusing on the attendance, behavior, and course performance of children most-at-risk of academic failure. Volunteers of America has a five-year strategic plan, yearly goals approved by the Board of Directors and senior management, and quarterly strategic reviews with managers. A board of community volunteers and school administrators help steer the direction of Communities in Schools. |
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