Meet Satonia Small Davis, a passionate advocate who has been serving Cedar Grove community for 25 years with initiatives ranging from women's empowerment programs to feeding the homeless. Known as the "Community Lady," Davis has dedicated herself to meeting the needs of her neighborhood after recognizing the importance of creating safe spaces and bringing people together.
• Started community work in 2000 with the Cooper Road and Cedar Grove Bicycle Drive
• Organizes women empowerment programs, toy giveaways, and homeless feeding initiatives
• Created "Find You Something Safe to Do Sundays" to promote safety and positive activities
• Identifies jobs, resources, elder care, and youth mentorship as the community's greatest needs
• Proudest achievement is bringing people together without any instances of violence
• Collaborates with other nonprofits to maximize impact across Shreveport
• Emphasizes action over talk: "I'm not a talker, I'm a doer"
• Believes in inclusive community-building: "It's not about me, it's about us as a collective whole"
For donations or to volunteer, contact Satonia at 318-200-8730 or find her on Facebook as Satonia Small Davis. Find something safe to do!
