Stories of Renewal

When just one person cares, a lot can happen

I want them to go to the next level

I want them to go to the next level

Community Renewal named a global finalist for esteemed Opus Prize in honor of founder Mack McCarter

Community Renewal named a global finalist for esteemed Opus Prize in honor of founder Mack McCarter

Sign up today for National Night Out – Oct. 4!

Sign up today for National Night Out – Oct. 4!

My hope is to make a difference in the world

My hope is to make a difference in the world

Work begins on 11th Friendship House in Shreveport-Bossier City area

Work begins on 11th Friendship House in Shreveport-Bossier City area

We know our neighbors have our back

We know our neighbors have our back

A community of neighbors can change the world

A community of neighbors can change the world

“My life has been forever changed”

“My life has been forever changed”

“I could have ended up dead or in jail, but Community Renewal changed my life”

“I could have ended up dead or in jail, but Community Renewal changed my life”

“I became a target… but that didn’t stop me”

“I became a target… but that didn’t stop me”

Power of one friendship has many benefits

Power of one friendship has many benefits

A life redeemed and redirected

A life redeemed and redirected

Manhattan Institute Awards $10,000 Civil Society Fellowship to Community Renewal’s Sharpel Welch

Manhattan Institute Awards $10,000 Civil Society Fellowship to Community Renewal’s Sharpel Welch

Volunteering provides its own special rewards

Volunteering provides its own special rewards

They made me a better person

They made me a better person

Haven House family shows small acts of caring have a big impact

Haven House family shows small acts of caring have a big impact

ARA graduate rises above dark clouds

ARA graduate rises above dark clouds

We Care School builds a culture of caring

We Care School builds a culture of caring

Community Renewal founder Mack McCarter named Citizen of the Year

Community Renewal founder Mack McCarter named Citizen of the Year

Young banker finds joy in serving others

Young banker finds joy in serving others

Celebration Church shows a little love can go a long way

Celebration Church shows a little love can go a long way

A friendship forms and lives are changed

A friendship forms and lives are changed

“Truly a model that is renewing the entire city”

“Truly a model that is renewing the entire city”

Friendship House inspires graduate to help others

Friendship House inspires graduate to help others

Crime plummets in Friendship House areas

Crime plummets in Friendship House areas

20 years, 700 children and still going strong!

20 years, 700 children and still going strong!

Dreams flourish in a CRI Friendship House

Dreams flourish in a CRI Friendship House

I want the world to know there is hope!

I want the world to know there is hope!

Students build dreams through welding class

Students build dreams through welding class

Meet Syborio Sabbath

Meet Syborio Sabbath

Ground is broken for new Highland Friendship House

Ground is broken for new Highland Friendship House

Sisters find joy at Friendship House

Sisters find joy at Friendship House

“I am one of the luckiest women you know”

“I am one of the luckiest women you know”

Everyone Deserves a Second Chance

Hilman House Dedicates Property to CRI

CRI Partners with Area Universities to Develop Curriculum

CRI Partners with Area Universities to Develop Curriculum

Meet LaSherrica Burkes

Meet LaSherrica Burkes

President Carter Celebrates 20 Years of Caring with Community Renewal

President Carter Celebrates 20 Years of Caring with Community Renewal

Love Wins Out In West Morningside

Love Wins Out In West Morningside

Finding The Path To A Better Life

Finding The Path To A Better Life

Finding Purpose And Passion In Renewal

Finding Purpose And Passion In Renewal

A Brand New Woman

A Community On The Way Back

A Community On The Way Back

A Life Changed Forever

A Life Changed Forever

Meet Our Founder, Mack McCarter

Meet Our Founder, Mack McCarter

South Shreveport Cares

South Shreveport Cares

Friendship House is a safe refuge for local teenager

Friendship House is a safe refuge for local teenager