Providence House

A nonprofit organization

$23,613 raised by 19 donors

24% complete

$100,000 Goal

THE ROAD TO INDEPENDENCE IS NO EASY FEAT

Providence House is a place where hope lives and transformation begins for families experiencing homelessness. Every day, families often arrive with nothing more than a garbage bag, but they leave with so much more: permanent housing, access to education, stable employment, parenting skills, self-confidence, and an extended support network we call the Providence House Family. The road to independence is no easy feat and may seem chaotic at times, but the outcome is nothing short of remarkable.

Our dedicated team works tirelessly to help these families rebuild their lives. While it’s an enormous task, it is also the most rewarding and crucial work we can do, not just for these families, but for the entire community. By empowering those experiencing homelessness and poverty, we are creating lasting change that reshapes our economy for the better. For 37 years, Providence House has been a beacon of hope in a community grappling with blight, poverty, and despair. None of this success would be possible without the unwavering support of generous individuals like you.


Educational Support:

  • 4-STAR Child Development Center (open to all children)
  • Comprehensive Adult HiSET/GED Program
  • Workforce Development Program & Job Skills Training (Bossier Parish Community College Instructional Site)


Supportive Services:

  • On-Site Counseling
  • Family & Children’s Case Management
  • Parenting & Life Skills Training
  • Children’s Services Division
  • Housing Counseling
  • Full-Service Dietary Team dedicated to promoting healthy outcomes for families
  • Providence House Donations Center (a resource hub for families, babies, and children)
  • Budgeting & Financial Literacy Education


Housing Services:

  • Emergency Shelter Services
  • Long-Term Residential Housing
  • Case Management
  • Rental, Utility, and Mortgage Assistance (Homelessness Prevention)


Together, we are rewriting the story of poverty and homelessness, and creating pathways to lasting change for those who need it most!

Mission

Providence House is an emergency, residential shelter for homeless families (single men, single women, and married couples) with children. The mission of the agency is "Breaking the Homeless Cycle One Family at a Time." Founded by Jean Sayres and Mary Anne Selber of First Presbyterian Church in 1988, Providence House focuses on helping homeless families with children reach their highest levels of self-sufficiency through education, workforce development, and housing.

Get Involved

View our current participation opportunities.

In-Person Volunteering


Volunteer On-Site at our May 1st Restaurant Events

Noble Savage & Podnuh's Mansfield Road

May 1, 2025 - May 2, 2025

In-Person Event


Noble Savage Lunch for Providence House

The Noble Savage

May 1, 2025

In-Person Event


Podnuh's Partners with Providence House

Podnuh's Bar-B-Que

May 1, 2025 - May 2, 2025

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Providence House

Tax id (EIN)

72-1205164

Guidestar

Parish

Caddo

Parishes Served

Bossier, Caddo, DeSoto

Operating Budget

$1M-$3M

Sector

Education, Housing, Shelter & Homelessness, Workforce Development

Address

814 Cotton Street
Shreveport, LA 71101

Phone

318-221-7887

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