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  • 13 Jun 2025

    Central Louisiana Community Foundation Selected for GivingTuesday’s Inaugural Community Campaign Accelerator Cohort

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alexandria, LA – June 12, 2025 – Central Louisiana Community Foundation announced it has been selected to participate in GivingTuesday’s inaugural Community Campaign Accelerator cohort. The Central Louisiana Community Foundation is among 36 community foundations and their affiliates across Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee chosen for the three-year capacity building program […]

  • 23 May 2025

    Introducing Share Cenla: Central Louisiana’s New Hub for Giving Back

    We’re excited that a new way of giving, Share Cenla, is coming later this summer! Share Cenla is a new platform built to connect people, nonprofits, and purpose in Central Louisiana. Powered by CLCF, Share Cenla is designed to make giving back easier, more accessible, and more impactful. Whether you’re a nonprofit looking to share […]

  • 03 Apr 2025

    Central Louisiana Community Foundation Awards $75,000 to Junior League of Alexandria Diaper Bank 

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Alexandria, LA – The Central Louisiana Community Foundation (CLCF) is excited to announce the Junior League of Alexandria Diaper Bank as the recipient of its 2025 Grants Endowment award. This $75,000 grant will enable the Diaper Bank to expand its reach and provide essential support to families in need across Central Louisiana.  […]

  • 18 Mar 2025

    Strengthening Nonprofits with Agency Funds

    Nonprofits work tirelessly to serve their communities, but financial sustainability is often a challenge. One way to secure long-term stability is through an agency fund with the Central Louisiana Community Foundation (CLCF). What Is an Agency Fund? An agency fund is established by a nonprofit to provide an ongoing source of income to support its […]

  • 23 Jan 2025

    Start Your Fund, Start Your Impact: Why Young Professionals Should Consider Giving Now 

    When people think about philanthropy, they often picture individuals who have reached retirement age, reflecting on their legacy and giving back to their communities. But the truth is, you don’t have to wait until later in life to make a difference. In fact, starting a charitable fund while you’re young can have tremendous benefits, not […]