Shreveport - Bossier City
Be an example for children, give to those in need. You will teach understanding and compassion that will last a lifetime.
View our NON PROFIT WISH LIST to see how you can a local organization. It changes monthly.
Click here to submit your own idea for giving.
Have you made your donation to the YMCA's Annual Campaign? It's not too late!
This year's goal is $160,000 and as of today we have reached $117,860 or 74% of our goal. Won't you help out and send in your tax deductible donation today?
At the YMCA we strive to make sure that every child's day brings about bigger and brighter achievements - but we can't do it alone! Your contribution to the YMCA's Annual Campaign ensures that many children unable to pay are included in programs that will teach them values that will positively impact their lives and the community we all live in.
Your donation to the YMCA's Annual Campaign is one of the best investments you can make in your community's future. Make your tax deductible donation to the YMCA's Annual Campaign:
-by check:
YMCA , Annual Campaign, PO Box 566, Shreveport, LA 71162
-by phone: Julie Murray, Operations Manager, (318) 674-9622
-by email: juliem@ymcanwla.org
Holiday Giving - Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers needed for Christmas Preparations...
Other activities or services in which you are particularly qualified or interested.
Please email us if you would like to help this holiday season KC_Kilpatrick@uss.salvationarmy.org.
The Salvation Army has been serving Shreveport- Bossier since 1904. 365 days a year, Salvation Army provides shelter for over 110 homeless people a night: 25 Women with Children, 20 Veterans, 15 Single Women, and 50 Single Men and with an additional 30 emergency cots for extreme weather. Also, disaster services were in Gustav we provided shelter for over 300 people and 36,400 meals for state run shelters in need.
In 2007, On average lodging over 35,635 people and serving over 175,000 meals a year. In 2007, The Salvation Army has provided help to over 94,270 personal assistance request thru the Senior Day Program, Disaster Services, School Uniforms Drives, Youth Corps, and at Christmas we serve over 5,000 children/families.
Main Corp: 200 E. Stoner Ave, Shreveport, LA 71101
Main Office Number: 318-424-3200
TAX ID# 58-0660607
TO DONATE or VOLUNTEER YOUR COMPANY/ ORGRANZATION/ FAMILY or yourself
Please contact us-- Need knows no season--
KC_Kilpatrick@uss.salvationarmy.org or visit www.salvationarmyshreveport.org
The following toys are currently needed for our waiting room:
Infants & Toddlers
Simple puzzles, Stacking and sorting toys,Unbreakable mirrors,Baby activity boxes/centers, Picture books, Push/pull toys, Dolls of varying ethnicities,Toy telephones
Preschoolers,Bean bags, Large‐size crayons,Blocks,Dolls of varying ethnicities, Shape sorters,Toy kitchens/play food,"Little people" for dollhouse, Animal families,Simple books,Legos/Duplo,Toy cars and trucks,Baby Einstein and similar videos
School‐Aged Children
Coloring/activity books,Crayons/washable markers, Puzzles, Board games,Legos/Duplo,Blocks,Short story books,Dolls of varying ethnicities,Deck of cards or "UNO",Chalk & chalkboard, G‐rated movies,adolescents,Current teen and/or sports magazines,Cards and board games,Drawing materials
The Gingerbread House Bossier/Caddo Children's Advocacy Center is a community-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that began serving abused children in 1998. The Center works in close collaboration with local law enforcement, child protective services, the district attorney's offices, and medical and mental health professionals to provide the best possible services for abused children and their families.
The Gingerbread House coordinates interviews and investigations with the referring agencies and other professionals from the initial screening to the final disposition of the case. The Center assists in gathering evidence and documenting the victim's verbal testimony, which is necessary for criminal prosecution and related proceedings. Through the Center's advocacy program, child victims and their families are prepared for the criminal justice process in such a way that prevents further victimization. The Gingerbread House provides mental health interventions for child victims and their non-offending family members, so that the healing process can begin. All services are provided at no cost to the victim's family or referring agency.
1 out of 4 girls and 1 out of 6 boys will be the victim of sexual abuse before age 18.
90% of children are abused by people they know. Only 10% are abused by strangers.
Only 1 in 10 child victims reports the abuse.
Data source: Darkness to Light
Have limited time but want to get involved? Join 4 Shreveport to meet GREAT people doing GREAT things. Your talents will be put to use for a St. Patrick's Day Parade, a run and other fundraisers.
4 Shreveport is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to giving back to Shreveport while educating it's members about local charities. It is a group of young professionals that have limited time and money but want to give back in a fun way. Each year 4 Shreveport will help one Shreveport charity raise money for their cause by hosting a St. Patrick's Day Parade, a run and 2 other family fun fundraisers.
Give another family a chance...donate your dress clothes to Dress for Success. They outfit the less fortunate for job interviews and employment. Sometimes all it takes is a outfit and a little confidence to change the future.
Drop off laundered and hung dress clothes at Dress for Success office located at the Volunteers of America' s Highland Center on the corner of Highland Avenue and Olive Street in Shreveport. Parking is available in any parking lots adjacent to the Highland Center.
We are in need toys of toys for our waiting area. New and gently used wanted. Contact us if you would like a list of our specific needs.
We greatly appreciate your support of our work with child victims of sexual and severe physical abuse.
The Gingerbread House is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to lessening the trauma experienced by child victims of sexual and severe physical abuse in northwest Louisiana.
Cancer effects us all. Support cancer treatment and research locally through a memorial or honorarium to LSUHSC's Feist Weiller Cancer Center. All monies raised at FWCC stay in our community.
Want to volunteer? Visit our website and fill out the volunteer application for our Arts In Medicine Program.
NICUS always need baby clothing with an emphasis on preemie clothes-when my triplets were in the NICU @ Schumpert, there was a preemie clothes shortage!!! If you happen to have outgrown baby clothes, go ahead & either call up to the local NICU's and explain that you would like to donate them, or you can contact the social worker that works in the NICU's and speak with them about donations!
Area NICUS:
LSUHSC-Children's Hospital
Willis Knighton South
Sutton's Children's Hospital at Schumpert
Serving food to the hungry in our community puts a face with the need. Volunteer for the Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission.
Time of Arrival to Serve Meals: Breakfast 7:00 AM Lunch 11:15 AM Dinner 4:15 PM. Volunteers may come as individuals or in groups of as many as 6 people to prepare meals and 4 people to serve meals. Other opportunities in Food Services: Cleaning, delivering of food baskets, letter writing, revision of finances for meals. If you would like to participate in this area please contact Goldie Davis, Food Service Director at 227-2868.
The Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission has served over 77,000 meals to the needy since 1955.
The Shreveport Opera is always needs parties to thank their performers. If you like to host (perhaps "a hostess with the most-ess") and are a music lover, this is a perfect way for you to give back. Call 227.9503 to throw a party.
IF YOUR CLASS OR WORK IS HAVING A PARTY, INSTEAD OF BUYING GIFTS FOR EACH OTHER, BUY A NEW TOY FOR CHILD TO DONATE TO A SHELTER OR FOSTER HOME.
I WAS A FOSTER CHILD 20 YEARS AGO AND THIS MADE ME FEEL SO SPECIAL AND IMPORTANT!
JUST A THOUGHT.
Call 211 to find a shelter or foster home near you.
Do you want your child to get involved and learn about their community through philanthropy? They should join Shreveport's Youth Volunteer Corps which volunteers for organizations like the Extra Mile, Shreveport Green, to name only two.
It's a great way for youth learn about the community in which they live as well as meet other youth different and alike.
Contact: Kenya Scruggs
Phone: 318-632-5880
Address: 3306 Midway St. Shreveport, LA 71109
Mission Statement:
To Create and increase volunteer opportunties to enrich America's youth, address communities needs and develop a lifetime commitment to service.
Description:
To Create and increase volunteer opportunties to enrich America's youth, address communities needs and develop a lifetime commitment to service
