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Best 13 representatives outline youth programs and expansion in Shreveport
Summary
Best 13 described past events and announced plans to expand youth programming, job training and a film and fashion curriculum, thanking city support and naming sponsors.
Representatives of Best 13 told the Shreveport City Council about the nonprofit—s recent and planned programs serving children and families, and asked for continued partnerships to expand their reach.
The Best 13 vice president and other representatives described a year of activities including a trunk-or-treat at Bill Berry Park, a teen summit that involved sheriff candidates, a Christmas toy drive, Bowling for Autism, and summer meal programs in partnership with local sponsors. The group said it fed more than 600 children during a summer program and highlighted workforce and arts programming: two free training classes for recent high-school graduates through Orphic Training Solutions, youth athletics sponsorships, a shoe-design program, and a new film program featuring local industry professionals.
Speakers credited corporate sponsors by name and said the organization plans to expand summer meal service and launch a store to help student entrepreneurs sell designs produced in its fashion curriculum. Council members praised Best 13—s work and asked how members of the public can get involved; Best 13 provided a website (best13.org), a phone number (+1 (888) 945-2131) and social media references.
