LIST OF LOCAL AMAZON GRANT RECIPIENTS

The Amazon Northwest Louisiana Community Foundation selected 46 local organizations and individuals who receive up to $10,000 to support wide range of community initiatives, including improving food access, expanding youth STEM education, workforce training, veteran services, domestic violence response and other local programs to strengthen the community. In total the grants were nearly $500,000.
 
This Amazon fund received a $100,000 contribution from STACK Infrastructure, Amazon’s data center development partner in Northwest Louisiana.
 
The amounts of each grant were not made public.
 
 
Amazon Northwest Louisiana
Community Fund
 
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 14
Brings seniors together for Music Bingo Game Day, strengthening community connections and well-being.
 
Araya Williams
Brings teens together monthly in safe, positive spaces, guiding them toward healthier choices and meaningful opportunities.
 
BEST 13
Equips young creatives with filmmaking skills, mentorship, and career pathways in digital media, and distributes Book Dash books to Shreveport children to bring joy and support their future.

Bossier 4-H
Brings dads and children together in the kitchen through the Daddy and Me Cooking Program to learn new skills and build lasting memories.
 
Bossier Council on Aging
Expands home-delivered meal service to provide 140 high-need seniors with a full 365 days of nutritious meals each year, up from 260.
 
BPCC Foundation
Removes barriers to education for rural and underserved students across Northwest Louisiana through a comprehensive support hub.
 
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Friends of Safety Town
Stands with survivors, providing comfort in crisis and demonstrating the community’s commitment to safety and hope.
 
Centenary College of Louisiana
Transforms outdoor spaces into pollinator habitats, supporting local bees and butterflies while strengthening food security.
 
Chef Hardette Us Up North
Teaches nutrition classes that address food insecurity and the cognitive effects of poor diet, one class at a time.
 
Common Ground Community, Inc.
Improves food quality and variety for hungry families, children, and seniors in Shreveport's Cedar Grove neighborhood.
 
Community Renewal International
Serves as a neighborhood-based anchor transforming high-risk areas through live-in mentorship and trauma-informed programming.
 
Dress for Success Shreveport Bossier
Empowers domestic violence survivors with career readiness and support toward economic independence and stability.
 
ELLE Foundation
Delivers Book Dash books to local children while empowering youth, women, and families to prevent domestic violence through education and early intervention.
 
Elm Grove Middle School
Expands access to robotics competitions, coach and teacher training, and STEAM challenges for Louisiana students.
 
Families Helping Families Region 7
Supports families of children and adults with disabilities through education, resources, and advocacy.
 
First Baptist Church of Blanchard
The FBC Blanchard Ramp Team builds accessibility ramps at no cost for residents in the surrounding community.
 
Gingerbread House Bossier/Caddo Children's Advocacy Center
Installs a free book vending machine in its counseling and forensic exam waiting room so young clients can earn a book of their own.
 
Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana, Inc.
Provides bicycles to justice-impacted individuals, removing transportation barriers and supporting successful community reentry.
 
Highland Area Partnership, Inc.
Enhances accessibility and inclusivity at the Highland Jazz and Blues Festival with temporary ADA-compliant pathways.
 
Holy Angels Residential Facility
Provides social skills training, education, and specialized support for people with complex medical or behavioral needs.
 
Juan Alvarez
Trains English learners to create bilingual tech tutorials and digital safety guides for non-English-speaking families.
 
Junior Achievement of North Louisiana
Connects Northwest Louisiana high school girls with professional women mentors to build confidence and envision futures.
 
Lowe McFarlane American Legion Post 14
Builds a handicap-accessible boat dock and fishing pier supporting veterans, service members, and their families.
 
Martin Luther King Community Development Corporation
Unites families, schools, and businesses to revitalize the Cooper Road/MLK community and rebuild connections across generations.
 
Moms on a Mission
Runs a monthly support group for grieving families, offering grief support, counseling, and community service projects.
 
North Louisiana STEAM Alliance
Trains youth volunteers from 4-H, Girl Scouts, and faith groups to teach digital literacy to seniors in assisted living.
 
Northpoint Community Church
Partners with local schools, churches, and businesses to ensure Bossier Parish students have consistent meals on weekends and school breaks.
 
Northwest Louisiana Family Justice Center (NWLA FJC)
Provides emergency relocation, counseling, transportation, and other immediate resources for victims of domestic violence.
 
Northwest Louisiana Food Bank
Reimagines the food pantry model with client choice and nutrition education to fight food insecurity in Shreveport.
 
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College Foundation, Inc.
Prepares individuals with foundational employability and technical skills for entry-level jobs in the region's growing workforce.
 
Plant a Seed in our Youth Foundation Inc
Offers after-school and weekend tutoring plus hands-on STEAM learning to close academic gaps for local youth.
 
Project Seek of Louisiana
Prepares youth with financial, digital, and career skills for today's workforce and tomorrow's economy.
 
Proverbs Women of Compassion Association (PWCA)
Develops attitudes free from discrimination and equal opportunities, improving academic outcomes for learners and their communities.
 
Providence House
Offers a more robust transitional housing program to help families fully and permanently exit the cycle of homelessness.
 
Ronald McDonald House Arkansas & North Louisiana
Keeps the kitchen stocked and open to eliminate food insecurity for families with a hospitalized child.
 
Shreveport Opera
Sends a cohort of four emerging professional singers on tour to deliver live operatic performances with relevant social messages for students.
 
Southern University @ Shreveport
Provides free meals to SUSLA Metro students via local food trucks, reducing hunger and supporting success.
 
Southern University at Shreveport Foundation (MS KICK)
Builds a pipeline from culinary exposure to entrepreneurship, strengthening families, businesses, and the local food economy.
 
The Arc Caddo-Bossier
Provides access to high-quality childcare so families can remain in the workforce and strengthen the local economy.
 
The Highland Center Corporation
Hosts a weekly Thursday dinner that has grown from 24 guests to an average of 100, with capacity to serve up to 140 neighbors each week.
 
The Hub Urban Ministries
Rescues surplus pre-cooked food to address waste and insecurity, and brings people together through collaborative mural art that transforms unloved spaces.
 
ThinkFirst of Ark-La-Tex, Inc.
Expands its traffic safety program with an interactive driving simulator, addressing motor vehicle crashes, a leading cause of death for young people.
 
Vegans on the Run
Runs a community garden-to-table initiative promoting wellness, sustainability, and food education.
 
Volunteers for Youth Justice
Recruits, trains, and retains community volunteers who advocate in court for children in foster care.
 
Volunteers of America North Louisiana
Operates a low-barrier, emergency shelter accepting male and female veterans who are currently homeless.
 
YWCA of Northwest Louisiana
Organizes a free community repair meeting place and curates intergenerational experiences that inspire young women to learn from each other.