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06-05-2025
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North Louisiana's Give for Good boosts nonprofit funding
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Give for Good, powered by the Community Foundation of North Louisiana, is here. Bossier City's Renesting Project nonprofit executive director wins 2025's 'Remarkable Woman of the Year' The annual 24-hour online giving challenge event will occur on Tuesday, May 6. The day will raise thousands of unrestricted dollars for local nonprofit organizations and raise awareness of their essential work in the community. According to Give for Good, in 2024, over $2.94 million was raised during Give for Good, which went directly to nonprofits in our area. More than 9,000 gifts were made to distribute to over 222 organizations. In 2025, you can donate to 232 Give for Good organizations. KTAL NEWS NOW had an opportunity to talk with Emily Jo Manchester Sanden, the 2025 Remarkable Woman winner and Executive Director of the Renesting Project, about Give for Good. 'It's an amazing event. It truly showcases the power of this region and the support that our incredible community has for the nonprofits in this area,' said Manchester Sanden. Renesting Project is asking the community to donate on Give for Good to continue its mission of gathering and distributing gently used furniture and household items for those in need in Northwest Louisiana. It's easy to donate, and anyone from any state can do so. Donations can be any size, from $10 and up. The online platform provider charges a 2.8% processing fee, but you can cover those fees so that the nonprofits can receive as much funding as possible. Many local organizations need help from our community. It is never too late to help donate monetarily and volunteer your time. 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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
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24-04-2025
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Noble Savage, nonprofit host Give for Good Watch Party
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Give for Good is one of North Louisiana's biggest days of giving, and this year, a nonprofit focused on gathering furniture and household items for people in need is hosting its event at Noble Savage Shreveport. The Renesting Project serves nine parishes across Northwest Louisiana, providing individuals at risk of homelessness with furniture and household items at no cost to them. On May 6th, the nonprofit says if patrons mention'The Renesting Project,' Noble Savage will donate 20% of their purchase to the program. Bossier City nonprofit exec. win's 2025's 'Remarkable Woman of the Year' Nobel Savage will display the Give For Good leaderboard on the screen for viewers to track the event's progress. Renesting's Goal is to make up to $36,000. Staff from Renesting will be on-site from 5 p.m. to close to accept donations via the Give for Good portal and to answer any questions people may have. If individuals are unable to attend, you can donate online through the GiveForGoodNLA website. Noble Savage is located at 417 Texas Street, Shreveport. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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03-04-2025
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Non-profit leader, military spouse, volunteer, & 2025 Remarkable Women finalist
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Emily Jo Manchester-Sanden has worked her way from intern to executive director of the Renesting Project, a non-profit community furniture bank. The organization gathers and distributes gently used furniture and household items for those in need in Northwest Louisiana. 'I really believe in the dignity of the human spirit and the collective power of community,' Manchester-Sanden shared. 'Those are the things I try to live my life thinking about, and those are things we believe in at Renesting.' 'She loves what she does. She doesn't do it to be recognized,' said her husband, Cory Sanden. 'She will make sure someone living on the street is more taken care of than she is. She loves everyone. It doesn't matter who they are. She'll put them before her 100% of the time.' Meet the 2025 Remarkable Women Finalists That extends outside of work. Emily Jo volunteers for several other organizations, including Keep Bossier Beautiful, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, which builds beds for children in need, and the Barksdale Spouses Club, which supports military families. In addition to being married to an airman, Emily Jo grew up in a military family and moved around a lot as a child before attending a Catholic university, which required community service each year. 'It's been kind of these building blocks in my life of meeting diverse people, realizing that not everybody had the privilege that I have and wanting to serve my community,' said Manchester-Sanden. Bobbie Jane Livers nominated her sister as a Remarkable Woman finalist, inspired by all she does for those in need. Livers said she has learned so much from her sister. 'That it's okay to be vulnerable and help people,' shared Livers. 'I've never been one to volunteer, and she's definitely brought that out of me. She's just like my built-in friend, and I thank God for her.' Emily Jo says everyone has something to give. 'Just spending time with someone, that ministry of presence, being a presence with somebody can make a huge difference,' explained Manchester-Sanden. 'We're nothing without each other. It takes a village to do any good, and I'm just proud to be a part of that village.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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30-01-2025
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Vote for Renesting Project in ‘Project for Awesome'
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Renesting Project is thrilled to announce its participation in the annual online event Project for Awesome (P4A) 2025. Gifts, hugs, and smiles with the Renesting Project Project for Awesome is a globally recognized initiative that raises awareness and funds for charities dedicated to improving the world. P4A, organized by the Foundation to Decrease World Suck (FTDWS), is an event where participants create videos to highlight the incredible work of non-profits like The Renesting Project. In 2024, P4A raised over $3.5 million, with 50% of the funds distributed to charities selected by the P4A community and major organizations such as Save the Children and Partners in Health. The other 50% of the donations were split between 30 charities the Project for Awesome community chose. The Renesting Project needs your help and the entire community's support. This year, you can make a tangible impact by voting for The Renesting Project during P4A's voting period, starting Tuesday, February 11th, at 11:00 a.m. CST/ 12:00 p.m. EST. 4 easy steps to vote for The Renesting Project: Visit the Project for Awesome website at Explore the video submissions and search for The Renesting Project's video. Vote for The Renesting Project's video to help secure funding for their mission. Please share the video with friends, family, and your social media network to amplify the message and gather more votes! The Renesting Project, headquartered in Bossier City, Louisiana, is volunteer-powered and serves nine parishes in Northwest Louisiana. The local 501(c)3 is committed to providing essential furniture and household items to individuals and families transitioning from homelessness. By voting for The Renesting Project during P4A, you will help The Renesting Project expand its reach and continue transforming empty spaces into homes. WATCH: What's Renesting Project about? 'Participating in Project for Awesome is an incredible opportunity for us,' said Emily Jo Manchester-Sanden, Executive Director of Renesting Project, 'We're so grateful for the chance to share our story, and with your support, we can further our mission to serve those in need.' Voting is simple, but the impact is profound. Funds from P4A enable organizations like The Renesting Project to make a difference every day. Vote for The Renesting Project and create homes and hope for those in need. Don't forget to mark your calendars to vote starting February 11th! For more information about The Renesting Project and how you can help make a donation and/or volunteer, contact Emily Jo Manchester-Sanden at emilyjo@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
