Shreveport - Bossier City
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Please email us if you would like to help 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
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.
Lending Library
Videos, books, magazines, resource and equipment catalogs are available for loan on a wide variety of disabilities and relevant subjects
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.
Programs of Families Helping Families Region 7 will evolve from the voice of the families and be sensitive to the diverse and changing needs of the communities.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Here some ways you can support our center as well as those in our community.
· Gas Cards for Families
· Can goods for Families
· Snacks for workshops
· Developmental toys for infants and toddlers
· Video's about disability topics
· Books about disability topics
· Bed liners / Bed Pads
· Diapers of all sizes
· TV/VCR/DVD
· Volunteers
· Speakers/Trainers to conduct workshops
For more information about us or to make a donation contact us by phone (318) 226-4541 or email us at fhfregion7@bellsouth.net. Be sure to check our website at www.fhfregion7.com for a list of upcoming events.
Families Helping Families Region 7 is a non-profit family resource center. We are a group of families who, through our own experiences, promote peer support and advocacy and are committed to alleviating hardships of other families who have members with disabilities or special needs. The term, "special needs", includes physical, mental, emotional, behavioral and/or academic issues. Families Helping
Parishes Served include the following:
· Bienville
· Bossier
· Caddo
· Claiborne
· Desoto
· Natchitoches
· Red River
· Sabine
· Webster
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.
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
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