Amanda Gouthiere has We Care signs on both sides of her corner house, just to make sure they are visible to everyone who passes by. It’s a reflection of her personality – caring on all sides. “Time and society change – but caring shouldn’t.” – Amanda Gouthiere, Haven...
ARA graduate rises above dark clouds A math test tripped up Maria Shaw on her way to high school graduation. She completed her senior year at Woodlawn High School, but didn’t receive her diploma because she didn’t pass the required math exam. “It was devastating. It...
We Care School builds a culture of caring Building a culture of caring into the curriculum is at the forefront of an exciting new partnership that created the first We Care School in Shreveport this year. University Elementary School is emphasizing a We Care approach...
Lauren Boudreaux found success early in her life, but not the satisfaction she was expecting to come with it. “I had reached a point where I had crossed off a lot of things I wanted to accomplish and I wondered what was next. I knew there had to be more to life,” she...
Ro White lives in one of Shreveport’s nicest upscale neighborhoods; Phyellisha Davis in a low-income neighborhood where shootings are not uncommon. Ro worked in education for 30 years; Phyellisha dropped out of school. Ro was raised to believe she could succeed in...
