Volunteers for Youth Justice (VYJ) invites residents of the 71106 area to attend the upcoming My Community Cares (MCC) Neighborhood Team Meeting on Tuesday, August 20th, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at the AB Palmer Recreation Center, located at 547 E. 79th Street, Shreveport, LA 71106.
This engaging one-hour meeting will offer a valuable opportunity for community members to come together, share their voices, and discuss important topics related to strengthening families and supporting our community.
Attendees can enjoy light refreshments while participating in discussions about community safety and family support. Representatives from the Shreveport Police Department’s Community Oriented Policing Bureau will be present to provide insights and information on neighborhood safety.
“We want to ensure that every voice in our community is heard,” said Kreesha Bennett, My Community Cares Caddo Parish Director. “This meeting is an excellent chance for residents to connect and contribute to the ongoing efforts to enhance our neighborhood.”
Whether you have questions, ideas, or simply want to stay informed about new community-focused initiatives, this meeting is for you. Your input is crucial in helping shape the future of our community.
For any questions or additional information, please contact:
- Kreesha Bennett, My Community Cares Caddo Parish Director
Phone: 318-725-4267 ext. 405
Email: kreesha.bennett@vyjla.org - Brenda Peek, My Community Cares Connect Coordinator
Phone: 318-725-4267 ext. 413
Email: brenda.peek@vyjla.org
We look forward to seeing you there and working together to build a stronger, safer community.
About My Community Cares (MCC): MCC is a neighborhood-based initiative in Shreveport, LA, focusing on strengthening families and preventing child abuse and neglect specifically in the 71106 and 71107 zip codes.
About Volunteers for Youth Justice (VYJ): Volunteers for Youth Justice provides a community caring for children, youth, and families in crisis.
For media inquiries or interviews, please contact Erin ‘Bristol’ Woods at (318)425-4413 x109 or erin.woods@vyjla.org.