Special Accomplishments

• Revitalizing the one of the Largest African American Communities in the U.S.
• Keeping the crime rate at the 4th/5th Lowest in the City of Shreveport
• Sponsored the 1st MLK Dream Drill Team
• Bringing National retailers to the community
• Assisted with start-up of over 18 new businesses in the past 7 years
• Assisted in bringing 12 new residential & apartment projects to the MLK area
• Received numerous community awards
  • Project Neighborhood Health Community Service
  • SPD The Chief’s Appreciation Award
  • Faith Builder’s Certificate
  • Recognition by Green Oaks Academics performing Arts Academy-JROTC
  • SPD/SPAR 10 year+ sponsor for Law and Youth Academy
  • President named Humanitarian Award- LA Association of Community Partnerships(2019)
  • Erecting a Public Facility for Offices and Use (2019)
  • President named Volunteer of the Century-United Way(2021)
  • Institute For Non-Profit Training Recognition- United Non-Profits INC(2022)
  • Inter City Row Modern Dance Company Recognition(2022)
  • SPAR David Raines Community Center Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk sponsor(2023)
  • State of Louisiana Legislative Commendation in Recognition of 20th Anniversary Celebration(2023)