My hope is to make a difference in the world

My hope is to make a difference in the world

“My hope is to make a difference in the world” Tierra Thrash found her voice – and the road to college graduation – through Community Renewal. Once a quiet girl who felt a bit unsure about herself, Tierra gained courage and confidence by literally growing up at a...
A life redeemed and redirected

A life redeemed and redirected

A life redeemed and redirected Corion was with the wrong friend at the wrong place at the wrong time. A gun was pulled out. A man was robbed. Police were called. A 16-year-old teenager in Shreveport was now in trouble and arrested; charged with being an accessory to...
They made me a better person

They made me a better person

“They made me a better person” Jordan Sewell started his junior year at Southern University this fall and is on track to become the first person in his family to go straight from high school to college graduation. “The Friendship House paved the way for me to go to...
Friendship House inspires graduate to help others

Friendship House inspires graduate to help others

  LaSherrica Burks is facing the future with confidence and courage – thanks in large part to the Friendship House Youth Club in her neighborhood. Recently turned 18, and a 2017 graduate from Booker T. Washington High School, she has big dreams that include giving...