Shreveport - Bossier City
We will feature community organizations and their wish lists in this section. It is our hope that people in the community who see lists can help meet organization's needs.
Nonprofits ---want to see your wishlist here? Contact us at info@sbfamilies.com.
We are in need of volunteers how would like to devote thier time to helping individuals with disablilities and their families.
We would like to take this time to introduce ourselves, as we are the newest addition the Families Helping Families Network.
Families Helping Families Region 7 is a network of families who, because of their experiences have become committed to reaching out to individuals with disabilities and their families. We serve the parishes of Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, Desoto, Natchitoches, Sabine, Red River and Webster, providing direct referrals to agencies and services important to families' specific needs locally, regionally and nationally.
Families Helping Families Region 7 offers the following services:
Information and Referral
Provides a variety of information/services on disabilities and will refer to other organizations for more information.
Support Groups
Facilitates support groups in the Region 7 parishes where parents can get together to share experiences, decrease isolations and gain understanding.
Peer to Peer Support
Support by phone or in person to individuals who need to talk to another parent who has "been there"; links families with similar situations locally or statewide
Workshops
Offers families workshops to encourage, enlighten, and empower; topics are family-driven, timely, and relevant.
Newsletter
Published quarterly and provides most current information, education, and inspiration.
Stipends
Available to family members and/or individuals with disabilities to attend conferences, workshops or other events.
In the early 90's, families partnered with the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council to be the driving force that founded and formed Families Helping Families of Louisiana. It all began at a conference sponsored by the Louisiana Development Disabilities Council in 1988 that focused on community support and services for people with disabilities. The conference was attended by many young parents, who wanted to have full inclusion for their children with disabilities, in the communities where they lived and worked. By the end of 1992, each region of the state was represented by a non-profit Families Helping Families Resource Center. The Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council provided the funding for all of the non-profit centers in Louisiana. Each non-profit center builds its programs based on the needs of its own region, but the common philosophy and dedication to supporting people with disabilities and their family members to live, work and play in our communities. Families Helping Families Region 7 was established in the spring of 2008 to serve those in Region 7.
The Shreveport Opera
The mission of the Shreveport Opera is to foster and promote the production of quality performances of opera and music drama; to aid in furthering the development of opera; and to further educational efforts which support the growth, development, and appreciation of opera as a viable art form within the tri-state region.
Shreveport Opera Xpress (SOX) is the educational and touring arm of Shreveport Opera. It offers live opera performances (at almost any location) while teaching music appreciation to children's audiences. SOX is currently presented in Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Texas schools as well as in community centers, homeless shelters, hospitals, and other nonprofit organizations in the Shreveport-Bossier area. If you are interested in having a SOX performance at a birthday party, daycare, Mother's Day Out Program, church or other special event, please contact the Shreveport Opera at 318.227.9503.
Here are some simple and fun ways you can support The Shreveport Opera.
WANTED:
Lunches and Dinners for the Casts
Airline Tickets/Miles Donations
Food for the Intermissions
Parties for the Casts
Rental Cars
Trailer
Lumber
Sodas and Coffee
Toaster Oven
Coffee Maker
Projector
TV/VCR/DVD
Tools
Costumes
Furniture
Volunteers
Sponsors for Shreveport Opera Xpress Productions
For more information and to make a donation TODAY, Call 318.227.9503 or visit their website.
The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, Inc. is an organization committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier is celebrating its 75th anniversary!
Through the years, the Junior League has played an integral part of improving the quality of life in the Shreveport-Bossier area. Its members have been instrumental in developing and supporting many important programs. These important programs are made possible through volunteers and the financial support made possible by various fund-raising programs, including the sale of cookbooks.
The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier began its cookbook fund-raising with A Cook's Tour in 1964. The success of this cookbook and the introduction of the Red River Arts Festival prompted the publishing of the Revel cookbook in 1979. Following in the proud tradition of excellence, the latest edition, Mardi Gras to Mistletoe pays tribute to the festivals and traditions celebrated by the people of Northwest Louisiana. League members, their families and favorite local restaurants donated recipes which were then tirelessly tested to make sure they were as easy to prepare as they were tasty! These popular editions are the envy of any kitchen and make excellent gifts.
To reserve your copy(ies) of Revel $19.95 or Mardi Gras to Mistletoe $26.95 cookbooks, please contact us at:
Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier
520 Olive Street
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 221-6144
The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, Inc. is actively seeking women who possess an interest in voluntarism, a commitment to community service and an interest in developing her potential for voluntary community participation.
There are many benefits to becoming a member of the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, Inc. The League offers its members professional training, flexible volunteer placements and an opportunity to make friends for life with women who show common concern for the community.
The JLSB wants you....to become a trained volunteer, improve the community, meet new friends and most importantly to change the lives of families at risk in our community. For more information, contact the Junior League office at 318-221-6144.
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