Welcome
Making a Difference
Working to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged students
Meet our 2021 Scholarship recipients
2021 Winner of Chef Orlando Memorial Scholarship is Stephan Johnson of Caddo Parish Magnet High School
Stephan Johnson of Caddo Magnet High School is the winner of this year’s Chef Orlando Memorial Scholarship in an amount of $1500 💰Stephan is headed to LATech to study Computer Science.
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!!
8th Annual Chef Orlando Golf Tournament and Scholarship Award
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! 😃💰
About Us
Our Team
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.
Featured from left to right, Col. Kevin Moffett, Sabrina Moffett, Ashley Madison, Kesha M. Simmons, Dr. Sherin Mercer, Shawna Hawkins
The Need
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.
Our Mission
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.
Our Service
Invite Shreveport 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
Our Impact
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.
Where Are They Now?
Meet first-gen Allyssia Clayton of LSU College of Human Sciences and Education being honored at the 36th Annual Black Scholars Program. Allyssia was part of Shreveport Goes to College 2019 cohort and is well on her way to becoming an early childhood education teacher. She is currently working an internship with Teach for America. Allyssia is a graduate of Caddo Virtual Academy and plans to return home after her studies to give back to the community that has invested so much into her.
Our Programs
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.
If These Walls Could Talk
Offers guidance to
families of students with disabilities in establishing educational accommodations in college. To schedule an appointment email hello@youtooinc.com.
Our Events
Annual Trunk Giveaway
The Annual Trunk Giveaway is designed to showcase various college campuses in the Shreveport community and introduce those campuses to first-generation college students. First-generation college freshmen are invited to hear inspiring messages and collect need-to know resources. Each attendee will receive a college footlocker filled with college and dorm room supplies - See your high school senior counselor for details on registration or join our Facebook page Shreveport Goes to College. View the Photo Gallery below for more exciting footage of the event.
Dorm Supply Drive
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
Shreveport Goes to College Annual Christmas Giveaway!
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.
Shreveport Goes to College Valentine’s Day Romance Giveaway!
Meet the winners of Shreveport Goes to College Romance Giveaway, Terrance Trammell and Anna Trammell! Special thanks to the Krimson Kook for donating an amazing romantic experience. See the photo gallery below for more footage of the event.
Our Golden Sponsors
Pinnacle Professional Tax & Accounting Services
Chef Orlando Memorial Scholarship Fund
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Southern University Shreveport Louisiana
Barksdale Federal Credit Union
How You Can Help
- Become a Golden Sponsor with a monetary or in-kind donation of $1000 or more and be featured on our promotional items.
- Sponsor a college footlocker filled with college and dorm room essentials for $250
- Donate during the Dorm Supply Drive at selected locations
- Host a Dorm Supply Drive at your church, school, or civic organization. Click here to view our Dorm Supply List
- Make a one-time donation or monthly donation by clicking the action button ”Donate Now” below.
- Spread the word of our work through nomination or conversation!
Help Our Cause
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
