Education

The Arc Caddo-Bossier's Goldman School at the Highland Center is the second campus of their high-quality Child Development Center, serving children ages 8 weeks to 4 years old.

Volunteers of America North Louisiana's Teen Club provides a safe haven for high school students to work on homework, plan for future careers, and serve the community. 

Led by a local librarian, the Highland Community Library circulates donated books for readers of all ages. The computer lab is open 6 days per week.

Project I/O is a non-profit dedicated to providing digital literacy programs and advocating for broadband access for everyone. Follow here for updates.

Community Renewal International's holistic educational programs for adults include HiSET test preparation and other skill-building and entrepreneurial classes. 

An office of the National Association for Hispanic Elderly, Project Ayuda's training program helps seniors citizens re-enter the workforce.

KRA Corporation is working with the Department of Children and Family Services to provide career education and job assistance. 

The Highland Center hosts Kitchen Commissary space for 8 food trucks and Artist Studios with 6 local artists. 

Volunteers of America North Louisiana's Level Up Program moves youth ages 18-24 into permanent supportive housing, while addressing current needs and past trauma experience.

The Highland Center is a HUD-Certified Housing Counseling Agency offering monthly First Time Homebuyers Workshops, free Housing Counseling, and the IDA Savings Program. Make an appointment now.

Highland Center Ministries offers seasonal free tax preparation to households earning under $64,000 per year.

Highland Center Ministries offers a loan alternative to Pay-Day lending called Hand Up Loans for emergencies. Call (318) 673-8440.

Heather Goodman-D'Anna, LPC, is an inclusive Licensed Professional Counselor who believes in empowering others through collaboration.

Valencia MHP is a professional mental health service that provides care to allow clients to heal mentally, physically, and spiritually.

St. Luke's Episcopal Mobile Medical Ministry and MeSCO at LSU Health Shreveport, a student-run free clinic, regularly visit for free health screenings.

Lotus Studios offers belly-dance, yoga, and drumming classes for movement and fun.

Church for the Highland anchors the Highland Center and works to build the "beloved community," where all people are welcomed to learn, heal, grow, and serve together. 

NWLA RASA is empowering Latino and Hispanic communities in Northwest Louisiana by providing support, social, and educational services.

Hosts of the annual Highland Jazz & Blues Festival, Highland Area Partnership, hosts community and cultural events.

Volunteers working to keep Highland a vibrant, creative, and historic neighborhood. Events include Second Saturday clean up's, quarterly neighborhood meetings, and more. Join.