I want them to go to the next level

I want them to go to the next level

“I want them to go to the next level” Le’Andrea Taylor’s passion for helping youth has taken her from basketball courts to a neighborhood corner – the corner that is home to a Queensborough Friendship House. Raised in nearby Mooringsport, graduating from Northwood...
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...
Work begins on 11th Friendship House in Shreveport-Bossier City area

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

New Friendship House ready to serve the community Community Renewal is expanding its outreach into the community with the summertime completion of its newest Friendship House – the 11th one in the Shreveport-Bossier City area and the first one in North Shreveport’s...
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...