Renzi Education and Art Center
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She recently lost her job due to COVID, and was really sad that she & her kids can't afford to go out and do anything fun.
I asked her to sit tight while I brought her information on the Noel Community Arts Program, the Renzi Education and Art Center, and the YWCA of Northwest Louisiana.
She lives just down the street from our office in the Highland Neighborhood, and just couldn't believe there were all these opportunities for fun on a budget right around the corner.
Then I told her about NWLA Makerspace and Adapther - also here in Shreveport.
She left our office grinning from ear to ear because she and her kids now have affordable arts & education options...and they can have some fun doing them together!
Thank you, Highland, for being the best neighborhood in Shreveport...we definitely chose the best location for our diaper bank!
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He was a friend of mine.
In an interview from several years ago, he talks about his proudest moment.... It involves the Renzi Center..... Even though he's a lifelong resident on New York City.
He doesn't mention that it was his idea to send free copies of the book.
"3. What are your most memorable or proudest moments in your writing career?
An art teacher working at the Renzi Education and Arts Center in Louisiana read my YA novel “Young Dillon In The Halls of Shamballah” and asked me if I would send some copies to him for their library as he thought it would be wonderful reading for the young black male students. I did indeed send him three copies and he sent me back a picture of one of his students reading my book.
At the moment I saw that picture I felt a tremendous pride and feeling of gratitude. I grew up reading characters like James Bond, Doc Savage, The Avenger and The Shadow and as a youth I wondered why there were no black heroes like them. One of the reasons I write what I write is that I wanted to fill in a hole I had been seeing for years. And if something that I wrote can instill a young black man with satisfaction that he has an action adventure hero that he can read, enjoy and get excited about, I’m satisfied. As I said to my wife when I showed her the picture: “That’s what it’s all about.”
If you've never heard of the Renzi, they are a FREE after school program available during the school year to K-12 kids in the Shreveport/Bossier City Area. They are located on Egan Street in the Highland neighborhood and have been around since 1997.
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The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners awarded over $15,000 in community grants this year.
Money went to places like the Renzi Education and Art Center and the Caddo Career & Technology Center to allow them to expand their horticulture programs for students.
https://www.ksla.com/2020/01/21/nwla-master-gardeners-award-over-grants-horticulture-education/
Renzi provides FREE, high-quality art and academic programming to all K-12 youth in the Shreveport-Bossier area, especially those deemed at-risk.
The Renzi Education and Art Center is a 501c3 non-profit that provides free, high-quality art and academic programming taught by professional teachers and artists to K-12 youth in the Shreveport-Bossier area. While Renzi accepts students from all backgrounds, we primarily recruit and enroll at-risk youth -- those from low-income families and underserved neighborhoods. The Renzi Center was founded
Operating as usual
06/09/2022
Big thanks to the volunteers from CarMax for coming out to our center today and dedicating their time to cleaning up the grounds. You are the BEST!
06/01/2022
Yokem Connection - Renzi Center
Did you all see Sister AnnaMaria Iannetti and our E.D. Cassandra Key on KSLA's Yokem Connection? We were thrilled to be able to share some of the history of the Renzi Center and some of our upcoming plans! Check it out here >> https://www.ksla.com/video/2022/05/31/yokem-connection-renzi-center/
The Renzi Center is looking to hire part time instructors capable of sharing their experience! Must have prior experience teaching children.
These positions are contracted PART-TIME and PAID. More details and information are available upon request. We hope to have these positions filled ASAP. If you or someone you know is interested and available, please privately message us or call at 318-222-1414.
05/11/2022
We have a NEW Program Director, please join us in welcoming Rose Bellamy to the Renzi Family!
Rose is a local Shreveport artist who graduated from LSU-Shreveport in 2020 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Arts. She began volunteering at the Renzi Center in the Fall of 2021 for social media and marketing. Rose has previous experience teaching children at Code Ninjas, where she taught computer coding and video game development to ages 5 - 14.
Welcome, Rose!
05/05/2022
Renzi T-Shirts | Bonfire
Today is the last day to get a Renzi T-Shirt! Show your support for our after school program and look cool doing it!
Go to www.renzi.family/bonfire to purchase yours today!
Renzi T-Shirts | Bonfire Grab your limited edition Renzi T-Shirts merchandise before the campaign closes. Featuring Charcoal Premium Unisex Tees, professionally printed in the USA.
05/04/2022
Thank you all so much for donating during Give for Good! Because of your generous support we had a record breaking year! Over $17,000! Your support is sincerely appreciated and will go a long way toward helping at-risk kids have a safe and nurturing place to go after-school. 🥰❤🎉
05/03/2022
Thank you all so much for donating during Give for Good! We met our goal, now let’s see if we can double it! Remember that every dollar you give helps us to provide our FREE after-school program to at-risk kids in the Highland neighborhood. While the after school program is free to attend, it is not free from operating costs, please give what you can. Any amount makes a difference! 🎉😀
www.giveforgoodnla.org/renzicenter
Be sure to donate to Renzi for Give for Good! Thanks to your support we will be able to continue to provide our FREE after-school program for another 25 year! Thanks so much!
04/26/2022
Give For Renzi! 🌟 Give for Good 2022
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04/21/2022
Renzi T-Shirts | Bonfire
Stay cool this summer and help support our after-school program by purchasing one of these great tees!
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04/07/2022
We are excited to be a part of this block party! Be sure to stop by and make some slime with us!
Here's a sneak peak of the activities, food, music, and partners coming to the Highland Block Party on Saturday, April 23, 10am-2pm. Save the date!
04/06/2022
Another Renzi Alum dropped by! Thanks for stopping by to brighten our day, Charity! ❤️
03/29/2022
Celebrating spring!
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03/09/2022
Enjoying some gardening as we finish off our winter session. Join us again for our Spring session starting March 28th!
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03/01/2022
We had so much fun at the Highland Parade! Thank you to everyone who came and helped out with this event, we couldn’t have done it without you!! 💜💛💚
02/25/2022
We are hiring!
We're looking for part-time art and academic instructors for kids! Apply online with this link
www.renzi.family/careers
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02/19/2022
Renzi Education and Art Center
We need volunteers to help sort Mardi Gras beads for our float in the Highland Parade. Please register with the link so we know how many lunches to provide.
Sign up at www.renzi.family/Highland
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02/15/2022
Friends, we are looking for a sponsor to buy or donate hay bales for our kids to sit on in the Highland Parade. Please contact me at 318-946-6156 if you can help. Thanks in advance!
02/14/2022
What do you think freedom is? Do you understand that choices have consequences? Thanks to Mr. Terrance Winn we had an interesting discussion at Renzi last week. Thank you for the conversation and guidance!
02/08/2022
We love when Renzi alum come back to visit! Thanks, Zion Champ Hollins for brightening our day! 🎉😄
Renzi is participating in the Krewe of Highland Parade again this year and we need your help sorting beads and other throws! Please RSVP if you can come by to help sort beads, we will be providing a light lunch and need to know how many people to expect. 🤩⚜️
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02/07/2022
Thank you all so much!!
01/31/2022
Hey everyone we are in need of the following below for our backpack meals.
For MLK Jr. Day the staff of Ochsner LSU & St. Mary's came out to help us clean out the newest Renzi house. It's rough looking right now but soon there will be music and art and laughter and joy filling this old house. Thanks for helping us share the Renzi Magic! LSU Health Shreveport Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
01/20/2022
News from Renzi!
Check out the most recent Renzi Newsletter! The newsletter features exciting news, pictures, highlights from the first two sessions of the after-school program, and much more!
Holy Trinity Catholic Church Wieland
News from Renzi! We've been busy the past few weeks! We welcomed almost 30 students back to the After-School Program in September. During the Fall I session students enjoyed various academic and art classes, such as Dance, Acting, Sculpting, Character Building, and more. The Fall II session concluded with our annual...
01/05/2022
Thanks to Never Ending Stories, LLC and Shreveport Aquarium for choosing Renzi! We appreciate you! 👸🐟
Congrats to Never Ending Stories, LLC for taking 2nd place in our Christmas tree decorating contest. Their chosen charity Renzi Education and Art Center will receive $750 for their continuing free art opportunities for all K-12 students! Two amazing organizations in our community working together to make a difference! 🧜♀️❤️🎨 Thanks to ANECA Federal Credit Union for sponsoring this contest! (oops, sorry, we got the date wrong. So hard writing that first check of the year!)
To say this was joyous to catch on film is an understatement. Thanks to Chuck Thompson!
12/15/2021
Many thanks to the Ross Lynn Charitable Foundation and Campti Field of Dreams, Inc. for selecting us to participate in their Arts and Ag Project this past summer! Artist Chlese Jiles wrote and illustrated an incredible story about community gardens, including the gardens right here at Renzi! Thanks to all those involved! 🍏🍓🥦🍅
12/02/2021
Be sure to stop by the Shreveport Aquarium and vote for our tree. Thanks to Never Ending Stories, LLC for choosing us as their charity, our shared passion for encouraging learning and creativity makes for a great collaboration! 🌟✨
Visit the aquarium, vote for your favorite tree and the winners receive money for their favorite charity! Tree #6 is sponsored by Never Ending Stories, LLC who bring a magical standard to children's entertainment. Professionally staffed and passionate about making magic! They BELIEVE in kindness, creativity, and love! Chosen Charity: The Renzi Education and Art Center is a free after school program that provides academic support classes and art enrichment classes for students in grades K - 12. Come by the aquarium to see Christmas Tree Lane through Dec 23 and cast your vote!
12/02/2021
The New "Mr. Shadi"
Kendra Thompson is a Shreveport native who graduated from Louisiana State University of Shreveport. While at university Kendra interned at the R. W. Norton Art gallery and The Bossier Arts Council. The BAC hired her as a gallery space manager and events coordinator, she eventually left to pursue teaching. In August of 2020, while working on her masters, Kendra, began teaching at The Renzi Education and Arts Center, where she taught Art History and Reading. She was hired as the Program Director in November of 2021.
The New "Mr. Shadi"
Kendra Thompson is a Shreveport native who graduated from Louisiana University of Shreveport. While at university Kendra interned at the R. W. Norton Art gallery and The Bossier Arts Council. The BAC hired her as a gallery space manager and events coordinator, she eventually left to pursue teaching. In August of 2020, while working on her masters, Kendra, began teaching at The Renzi Education and Arts Center, where she taught Art History and Reading. She was hired as the Program Director in November of 2021.
12/01/2021
We are going to miss you Mr. Shadi!
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