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Working to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged students
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Working to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged students
Louisiana Goes to College is the proud organizer of Chef Orlando Memorial Foundation Annual Scholarship. Each year Chef Orlando Memorial Foundation awards two first-gens with $1000 scholarship at its annual fundraising Golf Tournament. Registration for the 2024 graduating seniors is coming soon!
A heartfelt thank you to the Chef Orlando Memorial Foundation for your generosity and support! We are committed to helping first-generation college students succeed. Join our workshops and thrive!
🏆 1st Place: Austin Small-Jones - $1500 (Woodlawn Leadership Academy)
🥈 2nd Place: Jacie LaCour - $1000 (Huntington High School)
🥉 3rd Place: Clifton Walker - $500 (Captain Shreve High School)
Our amazing team of educators and business professionals are committed to helping first-generation college students and students with disabilities transition from high school to college. We take our convictions and turn them into action. Think you would be a good fit? Click the action button “Get Involved”.
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.
Invite Louisiana Goes to College to your college, university, or K-12 campus to discuss all things related to college and career readiness. Our team of educators and business professionals are on standby waiting to serve. Email your request to hello@youtooinc.com
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.
Meet #FirstGen student Austin Small-Jones, a freshman elementary education major at Grambling State University.
Austin became first-gen thanks to the guidance of his JAG specialist, Ms. Sherika Clay, and Dr. George Noflin from GSA's Call Me MiSTER program.
"Being a first-generation college student has shaped my life by instilling resilience, resourcefulness, and determination. Navigating unfamiliar territory without inherited guidance has made me more independent, driven to seek opportunities, and committed to success."
#LaProspers
Committed to providing first-generation college students with the resources and support they need to succeed. Through mentorship programs, financial assistance, academic support, and career guidance, Louisiana Goes to College empower students to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential.
Offers guidance to
families of students with disabilities in establishing educational accommodations in college. To schedule an appointment email hello@youtooinc.com.
In partnership with Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) we aim to increase college access, improve retention rates, and promote student success in higher. First-generation college students who attend 4 out of 6 sessions will receive a footlocker filled with dorm room supplies.
The purpose of the Annual Trunk Giveaway is to provide practical support, promote well-being, build community, address financial barriers, and empower students as they embark on their college journey. Each attendee receives a footlocker filled with college supplies and dorm essentials. It is our way of creating an inclusive and supportive environment for students, setting them up for success during their college years.
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
Congratulations once again to Dwight and Lashonda Lindsey! They are the winners of our annual Christmas Drawing. Be sure to congratulate them when you see them out and about. It's supporters like them who make our work possible. A special thank you to everyone who participated—your contributions will benefit first-generation college students. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas!
A party with a purpose! Join us for some holiday cheer as we celebrate the season with our supporters. Come and get in on the fun as we eat, drink, and compete for a chance to win our grand prize Christmas Giveaway.
Golden Sponsors
Erin Berry
Chef Orlando Memorial Scholarship Fund
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Kecia Vekovius
Sponsors
Southern University Shreveport Louisiana
Pinnacle Professional Tax & Accounting Services
How You Can Help
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
Make checks payable to YouToo, Inc.
P.O. Box 5254
Shreveport, LA 71135
Louisiana State University Shreveport
We invite first-generation college freshmen to enjoy inspiring messages and collect need-to-know resources. Participants will leave with a c...
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Northwood Hill Golf Course
Louisiana Goes to College is the proud organizer of Chef Orlando Memorial Foundation Annual Scholarship. Each year Chef Orlando Memorial Fou...
Northwood Hill Golf Course
College, Universities, and K-12 schools
On November 8, we encourage colleges, universities, corporations, non-profits, and K-12 schools to celebrate the success of first-generation...
College, Universities, and K-12 schools
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A party with a purpose! Join us for some holiday cheer as we celebrate the season with our supporters. Come and get in on the fun as we eat,...
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C.E. Byrd High School, 3201 Line Avenue, Shreveport, LA. 71104
We invite you to learn about Shreveport Goes to College and join our efforts in supporting first-generation college students.
C.E. Byrd High School, 3201 Line Avenue, Shreveport, LA. 71104
Check out this great video to learn the motivation behind our work