Endorsements

CRI is refreshingly practical in its approach to restoring a caring community. What they are doing has a reach and power I’ve not seen before.”

Larry Faulkner
former president,
Houston Endowment, Inc.;
past president, University of Texas

A lot of public value and a lot of public activities are realized through the work of organizations like Community Renewal International. It’s certainly an exciting organization. Everybody impressed me. The couples who live in the Friendship Houses are very special, very committed people. It’s really moving.”

Howard Husock
senior fellow,
American Enterprise Institute

There is no better organization in Shreveport, or in the country, that does a better job of rebuilding neighborhoods than Community Renewal International.”

David Toms
professional golfer

Community Renewal is one of those valuable efforts that begins with dreams, an attitude that unchangeable is changeable and incredible confidence in the human spirit.”

Jack Sharp
former president,
Biomedical Research Foundation
of Northwest Louisiana

A lot of cities are struggling to build community and CRI is a model for what cities all across America need. I applaud you.”

Paul Farmer
former executive director and CEO,
American Planning Association

I’ve seen cities where nothing works. Here, they are weaving together a community that works and I believe in what they are doing. I recharge my batteries here.”

Tom Jarriel
former ABC News correspondent

The National Center for Community Renewal can be a candle to light the whole city and an inspiration to the world. This is not just a concept. It’s a proven reality that works.”

John Dalton
former Secretary of the U.S. Navy

This is a great work in our community to help our kids have a place to go where they feel the friendship and the love that they feel in these Friendship Houses. We’re happy to be able to help. They’re doing a tremendous job.”

Hal Sutton
professional golfer