Accomplished Community Leader and Financial Empowerment Advocate to Lead Organization into Its Next Chapter of Impact SHREVEPORT, La. — YWCA Northwest Louisiana is proud to announce the appointment of Rashida Dawson as its new Executive Director, ushering in a dynamic era of leadership for one of the region’s most impactful organizations dedicated to empowering women, eliminating racism, promoting social justice, and strengthening families throughout Northwest Louisiana. A re

Shreveport, Louisiana — May 7, 2026 — YWCA Northwest Louisiana proudly celebrated a record-breaking year during Give for Good Day, raising more than $11,000 to support programs that empower women, strengthen families, and advance racial and social justice throughout Northwest Louisiana. The 24-hour community-wide giving event united donors, volunteers, local businesses, and supporters who rallied behind the YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women. This year’s cam