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LSU Shreveport evaluation associates Highland Center participation with gains in education, financial stability and housing
An evaluation by LSU Shreveport’s Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research found that Highland Center participants were more likely than surveyed community respondents to report improvements across several measures. Reported differences included education or training, 68% versus 55.6%; financial stability, 61.7% versus 49.5%; community-event participation, 59% versus 45.5%; and housing situations, 66.2% versus 54.5%. Researchers surveyed 321 people, including 222 program participants and 99 nonparticipants. The study examined the combined work of 21 partners and programs operating through the Shreveport community hub.
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Donor relevance
Why this matters
The evaluation provides outside evidence that a shared-services community hub may help residents address interconnected education, economic, housing and social needs. It also gives donors a concrete baseline against which future results can be measured.
Attribution
Who reported or established this
The findings were reported by Louisiana State University Shreveport and attributed to an evaluation conducted by its Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research, with funding from the Carolyn W. and Charles T. Beaird Family Foundation.
Evidence limits
What remains unverified
No Halo has not independently audited the survey responses, reviewed all underlying data, or established that Highland Center participation caused the reported differences. The study relied on reported experiences and compared participant and community survey groups rather than randomly assigning services.
Right of reply
Organization response
Highland Center Executive Director Madison Poche said the report helps the organization understand its programs collectively, identify remaining gaps and determine where partners and resources can have the greatest impact.
Classification
How No Halo records this event
Event type: Independent Impact Evidence. Current state: Reported. No Halo preserves the current procedural state rather than treating every mention as a finding.
Published October 12, 2026 · Last verified October 15, 2026. See an error or a later outcome? Submit a correction or right of reply.