A friendship forms and lives are changed

A friendship forms and lives are changed

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...
“Truly a model that is renewing the entire city”

“Truly a model that is renewing the entire city”

One of the first things that Dianne Schick realized and liked about Community Renewal is that this is a work not just for a few, but for all. “I like that Community Renewal is building relationships that go across the city. This is truly a model that is renewing the...
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...
Crime plummets in Friendship House areas

Crime plummets in Friendship House areas

Crime has fallen dramatically in the five low-income areas where Community Renewal operates neighborhood Friendship Houses, according to recent reports by the Shreveport and Bossier City Police Departments. Major crime has dropped an average of 52 percent in the four...
20 years, 700 children and still going strong!

20 years, 700 children and still going strong!

20 years, 700 children and still going strong! Sandra Simpson moved into the first Community Renewal Friendship House 20 years ago with a heart for Highland and a passion for helping the children and families who live there. She looks back with no regrets and looks...