Making a Difference

Kenneth Richmond  of Huntington HS is runner up for an amount of $1000 💰Kenneth, a musician and athlete, is on his way to LSU in Baton Rouge to study Finance and play football. Go Tigers!!

Thanks to Jean Mosley, Jerry White and Chef Orlando Memorial Foundation, first-gens of Shreveport were awarded not 1 but 2 scholarships at the 8th Annual Chef Orlando Memorial Golf Tournament! 😃💰

 The state of Louisiana's college retention rate is among the lowest in the nation with only 50% of freshmen making it past the first year. First-generation college students and students with disabilities have a greater dropout rate than their peers.  

 We will work to increase the number of disadvantaged students who complete college successfully through partnerships and community support. Our hope is to foster a web of support that keeps our best and brightest students tied to the Shreveport community.

Today, Louisiana college retention rate has improved slightly, according to Louisiana Board of Regents who report the current retention rate at 53.19% for incoming college freshmen. As we can see, there is still work to be done. We believe that Shreveport Goes to College is well on its way to helping improve these numbers. In 2019, we had 50 students in that cohort. Of those students, 47 of them made it past the first two-years, which represents a 94% retention rate. The other three students enlisted in the military. Shreveport Goes to College has a retention rate which is significantly higher than the state’s.  All 30 of our 2020 cohort have successfully completed their first year of college.  As a result of the dedication of our mentors, donors, and volunteers, we are impacting and changing the lives of first-generation college students. 

Remember first-generation college student Kennedy Carey-Prescott, a 2020 graduate of Byrd High School?  Well, now she is a rising junior Biology Pre-Med Major, Chemistry and History Minor Board of Trustees scholar at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, LA. She holds a cumulative 3.92 GPA. She is a Fall 2021 initiate of the Epsilon Tau Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in which she serves as Assistant Financial Secretary. Additionally, Kennedy is an initiate Omicron Delta Kappa, Alpha Epsilon Delta, and the National Society of Leadership and Success. Kennedy also serves as Class of 2024 Treasurer and as a member of the Peer Dean Association Planning Committee. 

“As a first-gen student, it is important to never lose faith and keep believing in yourself. There may be rough times, and your parents won’t understand because they’ve never been in your shoes. You must find a support system to keep you grounded and focused,” says Kennedy. 

Hats off to you Kennedy for a job well done! h and keep believing in yourself. There may be rough times, and your parents won’t understand because they’ve never been in your shoes. You must find a support system to keep you grounded and focused”, says Kennedy. 

Hats off to you Kennedy for a job well done! 

“As a first-Gen student, it is important to never lose faith and keep believing in yourself. There may be rough times, and your parents won’t understand because they’ve never been in your shoes. You must find a support system to keep you grounded and focused.” 

Hats off to you Kennedy for a job well done!

Dedicated to improving the quality of life for first-generation college students by helping them transition from high school to college. We provide dorm essentials and professional mentoring to encourage students to stay in school. 

 Offers guidance to

families of students with disabilities in establishing educational accommodations in college.  To schedule an appointment email  hello@youtooinc.com.

  The  Dorm Supply Drive  allows community members to lend their support to the Trunk Giveaway by donating college supplies and dorm essentials at designated drop off locations throughout the city. If you would like to host a Dorm Supply Drive, send your request to hello@youtooinc.com. Click here to view the Dorm Supply List

   Meet Mrs. Jewel Williams, winner of #ShreveportG2College #ChristmasGiveaway😃!! The TV will have a new home in her guest bedroom.  She says, “The new technology on TV is for young people.” 😂 Congratulations again Mrs. Williams and thanks for your support.