Hello Family and Friends of The Arc Caddo-Bossier! It's been a full month around here — camp field trips, a luncheon full of red, white, and blue, some big grant news, and (as you'll see below) a goodbye to someone who meant a lot to this organization.
Here's what's been happening.
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It is with deep sadness that we share that on June 30, 2026, Becky Kester, a beloved former employee of The Arc Caddo-Bossier, passed away.
Becky was a true architect of inclusion throughout her life. She served as the Administrative Assistant to Executive Directors Lucy Poulsen and Janet Parker. Becky was compassionate and dedicated. She truly valued our mission of building unlimited opportunities for people with disabilities. She will be deeply missed.
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We had so much fun at Camp Victory last month! Campers participated in activities like interactive reading with United Way of Northwest Louisiana, learning about nature with Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park, trail rides, and so much more!
Camp Victory is an inclusive summer camp for children ages 4-10 years old with & without disabilities.
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Thank you to The TMM Project for visiting our Conly Day Program this week! We always have a great time when they come to town, and this time a big dance party broke out!
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Thank You for Supporting Our Mission! |
Thank you to the Community Foundation of North Louisiana for awarding The Arc Caddo-Bossier a $166,000 grant in support of our Goldman School and Child Development Centers. This gift was made possible through the Stiles Mineral Reserve Fund.
AND Thank you to Rotary Club of Shreveport for awarding us a Civic Grant last month! This grant will also be used to support the Goldman School and Child Development Centers.
AND Thank you to Amazon for choosing The Arc Caddo-Bossier as one of nearly 50 local recipients to receive funding through the Amazon Northwest Louisiana Community Fund. |
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Please join us in welcoming The Arc Caddo-Bossier’s new Chief Programs Officer (CPO), Cassie Land!
Our CEO Kristen Powers said this about Cassie: “We are so excited to welcome Cassie Land to our team as Chief Programs Officer! Her extensive 20+ years of experience, depth of knowledge of disability services and compassionate heart for the people we serve will be huge assets to drive our mission forward! Cassie has a proven track record that demonstrates her passion for making the lives of individuals with disabilities better.”
We can’t wait to see how Cassie helps us accomplish our mission! |
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PATH International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) |
We are hiring a PATH International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) at our GREAT Equine Assisted Services!
Come join our mission of building unlimited opportunities for people with disabilities! In this role, you will teach individual and group lessons, manage program horses, supervise volunteers, and ensure safe, effective therapeutic riding programs that improve participants' quality of life. |
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Thank you to the Higginbotham interns and volunteers who spent a week with us at our programs! They volunteered at Goldman School and Child Development Centers, GREAT Equine Assisted Services, and our Conly Day Program! We appreciate Higginbotham for being our insurance and employee benefits partner. |
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Thank you to Prolec Energy Shreveport for inviting The Arc Caddo-Bossier to your Inclusion Week and for supporting our mission! We had a great time raising money for people with disabilities by serving lunch to the hard workers of Prolec GE. |
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Row and/or Run at this year's Paddlefest. |
Join Us for The Arc Caddo-Bossier’s Biennial GREAT 5K & Paddlefest!
This spectacular event is set to take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Fox Creek Farms, located at 11958 Ellerbe Road. Get ready for a morning with live music, a post race party, drinks, and food provided by Ki’ Mexico. It all starts with the 5K at 8:00 AM and the Paddlefest at 9:15 AM.
Registration is open to all, with a fee of $35.00 for the 5K only, $35.00 for the Paddlefest only, $50.00 for both the 5K and Paddlefest, and $15.00 for the Post Race Party (Those registering for the 5k and/or Paddlefest automatically receive 1 ticket to the party). Register now because prices increase September 19! Participants will receive a Paddlefest t-shirt.
Do not miss this opportunity to support a meaningful cause while enjoying a lively and welcoming community event. Mark your calendars, register today, and join us at the starting line on October 3rd. We cannot wait to see you there! |
Want your company represented at the race? There are sponsorship opportunities for The GREAT 5K & Paddlefest. Please contact us by emailing sponsors@thearccaddobossier.org for more information. |
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Looking for a Senior Director of Human Resources |
Join The Arc Caddo-Bossier as our Senior Director of Human Resources! This position is a key leader of The Arc Caddo-Bossier, responsible for planning, leading, directing, developing, and coordinating the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resources (HR) department.
Come support our mission of building unlimited opportunities for people with disabilities. Click here to learn more and apply! |
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Here's how to join in: - Log into your Kroger online account or Create a Kroger account if you don't have one.
- Sync your Kroger card to your online account, if you haven't done so already.
- Go to the Community Rewards section.
- Search for “The Arc Caddo-Bossier” or enter UJ342.
- Click Save. That’s it! A percentage of your spending will be donated to support our mission. |
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