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LSU Shreveport study reports stronger self-reported outcomes among Highland Center participants
Louisiana State University Shreveport reported that its Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research surveyed 321 Shreveport residents, including 222 Highland Center participants and 99 other community respondents. Participants were more likely to report gains in education or training, financial stability, community participation and housing. Reported comparisons included education or training at 68% versus 55.6%, financial stability at 61.7% versus 49.5%, community participation at 59% versus 45.5%, and improved housing at 66.2% versus 54.5%. The center houses more than 20 partner organizations and programs.
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Donor relevance
Why this matters
The study offers donor-relevant evidence that a coordinated, multi-service community hub may be associated with better outcomes across several areas of well-being. It also establishes a baseline the charity says it will use to identify gaps and direct resources.
Attribution
Who reported or established this
The findings were attributed to a study conducted by LSU Shreveport’s Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research and funded by the Carolyn W. and Charles T. Beaird Family Foundation.
Evidence limits
What remains unverified
No Halo did not locate or review the complete report, underlying survey data or statistical analysis. The reported results are associations based on self-reported outcomes and do not establish that Highland Center participation caused the differences. Selection bias, respondent differences and the findings’ applicability beyond the surveyed population remain unresolved.
Right of reply
Organization response
Executive Director Madison Poche said the study supports the center’s coordinated-service model and will help identify unmet needs, guide investments and partnerships, and strengthen grant applications and fundraising.
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 14, 2026. See an error or a later outcome? Submit a correction or right of reply.