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Community Renewal in the News
01/14/2012 : Lexington (Ky.) Herald-Leader: MLK talk will focus on renewing bonds
10/07/2011 : TCU Daily Skiff: First-year program goes out with a bang
09/05/2011 : The (Shreveport) Times: Roofing underway at new Shreveport Friendship House
08/01/2011 : Catholic Health World: Community Renewal reconnects neighbors
01/30/2011 : The (Shreveport) Times: Volunteers improve Highland neighborhood
03/29/2010 : Abilene Reporter-News: Grand opening today for new Friendship House
01/02/2010 : Abilene Reporter-News: Neighborhood revival is underway in Abilene, Texas
11/04/2009 : The (Shreveport) Times: National Night Out showcases revitalized neighborhood
09/19/2009 : The (Shreveport) Times: Community Renewal deserves second look
07/08/2009 : The (Shreveport) Times: House raffle promotes friendship
02/12/2009 : The Baptist Standard: It takes a village to renew community
06/23/2008 : The (Shreveport) Times: Community Renewal takes ideas internationally
06/13/2008 : The (Shreveport) Times: Garden brings youths together
01/08/2008 : The (Shreveport) Times: Community Renewal a dynamic U.S. export
12/28/2007 : The (Shreveport) Times: Community Renewal goes international
12/23/2007 : The (Shreveport) Times: Book's profits donated to Community Renewal
12/20/2007 : The (Shreveport) Times: Teddy Allen column - Community Renewal forging friendships
11/16/2007 : The (Shreveport) Times: Schools honored for showing they care
11/06/2007 : The (Shreveport) Times: Community Renewal receives Spirit of Independence Award
10/26/2007 : The (Shreveport) Times: Brooks & Dunn, volunteers unite for playground build
07/18/2007 : The (Shreveport) Times: Company includes service in sales meeting
05/15/2007 : The (Shreveport) Times: Brooks & Dunn to donate playground
05/13/2007 : The (Shreveport) Times: 'She's a real blessing'
04/23/2007 : The (Shreveport) Times: College in the Neighborhood
09/24/2006 : Abilene Reporter-News: Finding New Friends
09/24/2006 : Abilene Reporter-News: Open Doors, Open Hearts
06/01/2006 : TCU Magazine: Community Renewal cover story
 
Blitz Build Blog - 2007
09/21/2007 : Blitz Build Blog - Dedication Day brings tears of joy
09/20/2007 : Blitz Build Blog - Minnesota volunteers give Allendale ambassador a home makeover
09/19/2007 : Blitz Build Blog - Amish show tremendous work ethic
09/18/2007 : Blitz Build Blog - Hammerin' Irish build hope
09/17/2007 : Blitz Build Blog - From Romania to Shreveport!
09/15/2007 : Getting a head start on a sunny Saturday
 
2013 News Releases
03/26/2013 : New location! Celebration of Caring is Saturday, April 20, in downtown Shreveport's Red River District!
03/22/2013 : Croquet Classic online auction is now live! Matches begin May 4 at LSUS
03/20/2013 : House for Hope is open every day in June through the June 28 drawing! Get yout ticket today!!
01/24/2013 : New Yellow House outreach - 'A beautiful thing happening'
01/09/2013 : Essay winners show students are part of a caring generation
01/02/2013 : Bridge Business Partner of the Month - FASTSIGNS
 
2012 News Releases
11/02/2012 : Washington residents come together for renewal in the capital
11/01/2012 : Bridge Business Partner of the Month - Ryan Walker Family Dentistry
08/22/2012 : CRI, Fuller Center partnership transforms a distressed neighborhood
08/20/2012 : Bridge Business Partner of the Month - Permatox Pest Control
07/02/2012 : CRI recognizes largest Adult Renewal Academy graduating class yet!
07/01/2012 : Bridge Business Partner of the Month - Software & Services
05/10/2012 : A Capital Cause: Caring citizens launch Community Renewal in Washington, D.C.
03/19/2012 : Tickets now available for the $330,000 House for Hope! Call us today at 318-425-3222!
03/15/2012 : Join us April 21 for the Celebration of Caring on the riverfront!
 
2011 News Releases
12/06/2011 : Essay winner: I care because it's the right thing to do
10/19/2011 : University students have a passion to change the world
10/05/2011 : National Night Out emphasizes positive news in once-troubled areas
08/24/2011 : New Friendship House reaches for the sky as a symbol of hope
06/07/2011 : Last chance to win a house! House for Hope ticket sales end Thursday!
06/01/2011 : CRI breaks ground on tenth Friendship House
05/20/2011 : Students earn GEDs, move forward with new confidence
04/20/2011 : Croquet Classic is ready to roll Saturday, April 30!
03/20/2011 : CRI hosts Maggie Lee Henson Celebration of Caring (with photo gallery)
03/02/2011 : Rededicated Friendship House ignites an explosion of caring
02/01/2011 : Community leaders become servant leaders as neighborhood volunteers
 
2010 News Releases
12/15/2010 : Our Christmas Wish: Help us raise $5,000 for our Friendship House outreach!
12/01/2010 : Inspiring essay winners: Students tell why and how they care for others
11/17/2010 : Songs of the Street: A community on the way back
11/08/2010 : Community Renewal announces 2010 Bridge Award recipients
10/25/2010 : Volunteers paint, garden and care on Make A Difference Day
10/18/2010 : National Night Out is 'such a joy' as hundreds turn out for block party
10/01/2010 : TCU launches first university-based Community Renewal model
08/11/2010 : Jena Times - Municipal officials endorse 'We Care' program
07/29/2010 : Volunteers 'Labor for Your Neighbor' with Community Renewal
07/28/2010 : Jena Times - Community Renewal event slated in Jena
07/14/2010 : Songs of the Street: Student stops running, turns life around, gives back to community
05/21/2010 : Celebration honors ARA graduates and other students - See the video!
05/20/2010 : You could win the 2010 House for Hope! Drawing is June 30! See the new photos! (Open daily 1-6 p.m.!)
04/22/2010 : Virginia students find joy as volunteers in Shreveport
04/19/2010 : CRI honors a life of caring at the Maggie Lee Henson Celebration of Caring (with photo gallery)
04/07/2010 : Join us April 17 at the Maggie Lee Henson Celebration of Caring!
03/25/2010 : New houses! New neighbors! New photo gallery! 'This strengthens our belief we can change the world one person at a time'
03/10/2010 : A special opportunity! Your 'birthday' donation will be used as a challenge for major partners to match! Please donate before May 9!
03/08/2010 : CRI begins partnership with new financial guidance service HelloWallet
02/22/2010 : Disciple Now youth partner with Friendship Houses, give back to community
02/19/2010 : Community Renewal named Ambassador of the Year
02/10/2010 : TCU launches groundbreaking initiative to build community
02/04/2010 : National Advisory Board accepts challenge to change history
01/08/2010 : Church Women United honors Mack McCarter with Human Rights Award
01/05/2010 : Honeywell's UOP partners with CRI to build community deck, pergola (with photo gallery)
 
2009 News Releases
12/30/2009 : Caring partners bring joy to the neighborhood (with photo gallery)
11/30/2009 : Essay-winning students share why and how they care for others
11/20/2009 : EnCana donates $25,000 to support Friendship House programs
11/09/2009 : Former NASA administrator, LSU Chancellor Sean O'Keefe joins National Advisory Board
11/03/2009 : Iowa flood recovery team visits Community Renewal
10/07/2009 : Signs of caring are blooming! Get yours today!
09/23/2009 : Volunteers build a new chapter of hope in resurgent neighborhood (with photo gallery)
09/23/2009 : Community Renewal shares good news at Clinton Global Initiative
09/14/2009 : More than 100 delegates from at least 26 nations expected at 2010 African Renewal Summit
07/23/2009 : Texas teens put community service into their summer
07/10/2009 : Autographed golf cap featuring Woods, Nicklaus, Mickelson, Toms listed on eBay to benefit CRI. Click here to place your bid!
06/30/2009 : Watch the video! David Toms partners with Community Renewal
06/17/2009 : Community Renewal dedicates new Friendship House
06/16/2009 : Shreveport woman wins 2009 House for Hope
05/12/2009 : Win a house! Tickets now available for the House for Hope! (Story and slide show)
05/02/2009 : Community Renewal hosts a Celebration of Caring
03/27/2009 : Students bring renewal to spring break
03/03/2009 : Mack McCarter named a True North finalist for 'inspiring' work
02/03/2009 : Millard Fuller - a true American hero - dies Feb. 3 in Georgia
01/12/2009 : Croquet Classic starts lining up teams, sponsors for tournament
 
2008 News Releases
12/10/2008 : Renewal in Allendale grows with new volunteers, new homeowners
12/01/2008 : Community Renewal partners with Fuller Center in El Salvador Blitz Build (Story and photo gallery)
11/11/2008 : Kix Brooks joins National Advisory Board
09/25/2008 : Blitz build brings new houses and new hope
09/18/2008 : Community Renewal to participate in Clinton Global Initiative
09/08/2008 : Volunteers weather the storm, build KaBOOM! playground (Story and photo gallery)
07/28/2008 : NBA star Antawn Jamison to partner on new playground
06/26/2008 : Haven House leader invited to White House faith-based conference
06/19/2008 : Children become Super Servants at summer camp
06/18/2008 : Mack McCarter to receive Sacred Heart Humanitarian Award
06/10/2008 : Clinton Global Initiative selects Community Renewal to join distinguished group
05/30/2008 : Harris-Williams Foundation to provide computers for Friendship Houses
05/09/2008 : Volunteers paint and plant on Day of Caring
05/02/2008 : Drive continues for 1,000 Haven House leaders
04/15/2008 : Croquet Classic features tournament, silent auction, luncheon
04/10/2008 : Partnership brings sounds of guitars to the inner-city
04/09/2008 : Patwardhan, Setters join Community Renewal board
03/14/2008 : Community Renewal to host African Renewal Summit
01/02/2008 : Community Renewal changes name to reflect global vision
 
2007 News Releases
11/27/2007 : Community Renewal adds 15,000 caring students to Renewal Team
11/06/2007 : Community Renewal to receive Spirit of Independence Award
10/25/2007 : Brooks & Dunn help build a playground and restore a community
10/23/2007 : Work begins on KaBOOM! playground in Shreveport
10/22/2007 : Shreveporter wins Brooks & Dunn guitar for his grandson
10/12/2007 : Enter the Brooks & Dunn guitar raffle! Winner to be named live on KRMD on Oct. 22
10/10/2007 : Volunteers needed to build playground at Queensborough Friendship House
09/16/2007 : Volunteers give Blitz Build a head start on three houses
09/14/2007 : Community Renewal to raffle Brooks & Dunn guitar
09/14/2007 : Mack McCarter invited to White House Roundtable
09/05/2007 : 'Without the Friendship House, I could have been dead or in jail'
08/03/2007 : Wall frames arrive for second annual Shreveport blitz build
07/18/2007 : Volunteers are painting, planting and baking for renewal
07/06/2007 : Renewal Team adds 21 new members from China
05/14/2007 : Brooks & Dunn select SBCR to partner on new KaBOOM playground
05/07/2007 : John Dalton to chair campaign for National Center
05/07/2007 : SBCR schedules Friendship House campaign events
05/01/2007 : SBCR launches Every Member Get A Member campaign
04/30/2007 : Optimist Club to honor SBCR founder Mack McCarter at 'Mr. Shreveport' banquet Thursday
04/24/2007 : TCU names Mack McCarter 'Distinguished Alumnus'
04/03/2007 : U.S. Rep. Jim McCrery visits National Center
04/03/2007 : U.S. Sen. David Vitter meets with pastors at SBCR
03/28/2007 : Construction begins on new Friendship House
03/28/2007 : You can help Haven House leaders who lost home in house fire
03/28/2007 : Songwriters performance to benefit SBCR on April 6 and 7
03/26/2007 : Croquet Classic offers a new twist; fundraiser set for April 28
 
2006 News Releases
12/01/2006 : Indiana, Pennsylvania groups to build houses
11/28/2006 : Harold Ledford named to National Terrorism Advisory Board
11/15/2006 : David Toms donates $100,000
10/30/2006 : Mack McCarter honored with Angel Award
10/10/2006 : Alcoa Foundation to present Legacy grant
09/12/2006 : Habitat founder to lead blitz build
06/13/2006 : "Hammerin Irish" to build house in five days
05/05/2006 : Crystal Cathedral partners with 'Higher Ground'
04/19/2006 : SBCR to address U.N. Conference
03/28/2006 : Shreveport welcomes African chiefs
03/22/2006 : 'Higher Ground' work expands
03/09/2006 : Air Force volunteers to raise walls
03/01/2006 : Florida volunteers, Air Force to launch next step
01/18/2006 : Fullers named to National Advisory Board
 
2005 News Releases
12/15/2005 : New Friendship House dedicated with David Toms
12/07/2005 : Three houses are first step of 'Building on Higher Ground'
11/14/2005 : SBCR, housing partners Building on Higher Ground
11/09/2005 : Caring week planned for Shreveport Bossier-City
10/20/2005 : Manhattan Institute honors SBCR
10/03/2005 : SBCR launches book drive for evacuees
06/22/2005 : Friendship House takes shape
05/16/2005 : America's Caring Community campaign launched
02/23/2005 : U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu to visit SBCR
 
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