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.

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.