Latest news with #GiveforGood2025
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Give for Good raises $2.53 million for north Louisiana nonprofits
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Community Foundation of North Louisiana announced that Give for Good, in its 12th year, raised $2,535,735 for over 200 regional nonprofits. GFG is an annual online fundraiser that invites all to take part in philanthropy and help transform communities. Fundraiser to reunite siblings, fight against muscular dystrophy 'Give for Good is such a wonderful celebration of our community's generosity and collaborative spirit,' said CFNLA CEO Kristi Gustavson. 'We are honored to provide this opportunity to showcase the vital contributions our local nonprofits make to our community and are so proud of the way that our citizens step up year after year to support this work. Thank you to all the individuals and organizations participating in Give for Good 2025!' Over $2.53 million was raised through 8,708 gifts from 4,207 donors to support 222 regional nonprofits. GFG has raised nearly $25 million since its creation in 2014. Nonprofit works to save ShreveCorps amid funding cut 'Give for Good is the most important philanthropic day of the year,' said Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux. 'Hundreds of charities participate and benefit from additional contributions from the Lagniappe Fund. I was proud to join with so many others to make my donations during Give for Good.' Source: CFNLA Source: CFNLA Source: CFNLA Visit for the complete list of results. To learn more or become involved, contact CFNLA at giveforgood@ or 318-221-0582. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Join a free trivia contest to support Alzheimer's resources
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center is hosting another edition of their Battle of the Brains Trivia Contest, part of Give for Good 2025. Dementia is not one specific disease; it is an umbrella term for symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and social abilities, which affect the patient's daily life. Several diseases can cause dementia, Alzheimer's being the most common, but several things can cause dementia. Support for caregivers The Bridge aims to provide awareness, education, resources, and support services for people in the community with all forms of dementia and their family members and caregivers. The goal is to create a community where people affected by Alzheimer's have support along their journey. The Battle of the Brains Trivia Contest is free at the Fairfield Grocery and Market Cafe on Tuesday, May 6. The cafe will serve food and drinks from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a portion of the proceeds benefiting The Bridge. Trivia begins at 6 p.m. Give for Good The Bridge representatives will be on hand to share information about their caregiver support, resources, education, and other services for those affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias. The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All funds raised are used to provide services in Northwest Louisiana. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
