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This is your sign to get involved!

This is your sign to get involved!

March 16, 2026

TOGETHER WITH

☀️SBC! We’ve got TONS of ways to give back and attend some amazing fundraising events this week! To name a few:

The Hub’s Heels Up 5K | 1024 Provenance Pl | 8AM | Sat

Go for the Gold 5K & Fun Run | AC Steere Park | 8AM | Sat

2026 Power of One Banquet- Faith & Fostering | Brookwood Baptist | 6PM | TR

Robinson’s Rescue: Best in the Sheaux 2026 | Riverview Hall | 6:30PM | Sat

Roy's Kids Annual Auction | Chef’s Table | 5PM | Sat

Pick your niche, and go support some awesome nonprofits this weekend!

In this issue, we’ll shine light on:

Roy’s Kids Annual Auction
A Very Impactful Announcement
Self-Care Saturday

Let’s get our shine on!

Sponsored by Roy’s Kids

Photo from 2024 Auction Party

Mark your calendar for the Roy’s Kids Annual Auction THIS Saturday, March 21, at Chef’s Table by BeauxJax. This fun community event brings people together for a great night out while supporting a meaningful cause. Guests will enjoy a delicious dinner catered by Shaver’s Catering, along with live and silent auctions packed with unique items, experiences, and local favorites.

The evening is all about helping Roy’s Kids continue its mission of supporting children and families across the Shreveport–Bossier area. Funds raised from the auction help provide bikes, school supplies, backpacks, and Christmas gifts for kids who might otherwise go without. It’s a relaxed, welcoming event where you can enjoy great food, connect with friends, and make a real difference in the lives of local children. Come ready to bid, laugh, and support a cause that truly impacts the community.

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📢 OTBS Special Announcement

We have officially launched our OTBS extension, Bright Side Impact!

Bright Side Impact is an initiative that connects local businesses with nonprofits through customized monthly volunteer events, private or public, designed to strengthen relationships and encourage greater community connections.

If you have a local business looking to get involved, please reach out or use this link to submit an inquiry!

In Partnership with

Speaking of Bright Side Impact, we are so excited to announce this month’s partnership with two AMAZING local nonprofits, Girls Empowered for More Society and Women of Impact.

We have the privilege to join our resources and volunteers together for Self-Care Saturday, a special event curated for local teen girls to spend time connecting with friends, embracing wellness, and enjoying the calm and creativity that nature brings. Visit gemsinc.org to get your daughter registered!

☀️ This Week’s Happy Highlights

LSUS Professor Wins International Award

Zeeshan Noor, assistant professor and nonprofit administration program director at Louisiana State University Shreveport, received the Krishna K. Tummala Award for Emerging Scholars. The international honor recognizes his research contributions in nonprofit leadership, global philanthropy, and public administration.

Police, Firefighters Receive Pay Boost

The Shreveport City Council unanimously approved a 5% pay raise for Shreveport Police Department officers and Shreveport Fire Department firefighters. The increase includes a 2% raise already implemented earlier this year and an additional 3% set to take effect May 1, aimed at improving recruitment and retention of first responders.

Side Notes & City Talk

💵 Downtown Shreveport’s Regions Tower was sold at a Caddo Parish sheriff’s sale for about $15.75 million. The building was purchased by Wilmington Trust.

📹 Shreveport City Council approved a new tax for the Red River District. The extra 2% sales tax will fund improvements and redevelopment projects in the area.

🍾 The Christmas in the Sky 2026 theme has been announced as “VA-BOOM! An epic collision of superheroes & villains.” The biennial fundraiser supporting local arts programs will take place December 12 in Shreveport.

🏥 A local Karate USA instructor was recently injured in a serious car accident and now faces unexpected medical expenses. Consider donating here to help her get back on her feet.

📄 A Louisiana senator introduced a bill to name part of Louisiana Highway 1 the Officer Marc Brock Memorial Highway, honoring the Vivian officer killed while serving a warrant in 2025.

📆 Featured Events of the Week

Get ready to fill your calendars up with this week’s local events here!

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Have a Blessed Week, SBC!

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