Agency Listings

2031 Kings Highway
Shreveport, LA 71103
318-716-4100

The BRF promotes economic development, technology and business innovation, collaborations with LSUHSC and University Health, and provides health education and training programs.

Passport to Prenatal Care Program guides mothers-to-be through each step of prenatal medical care and education and offers incentives to increase the number of mothers and babies receiving comprehensive care leading to improved health.

3041 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Shreveport, LA  71107
318-227-3350

DRCHC provide quality and affordable health care by offering medical, dental, behavioral, optometry, and pharmacy services.

The Mobile Oral Health Services Dental Van is an extension of the dental department providing free or reduced cost dental services to the community.

820 Jordan St., Ste. 370
Shreveport, LA 71101
318-677-2504

UWNWLA is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities by making medication more accessible and affordable.

FamilyWize Discount Prescription Program, accepted at most pharmacies, lowers medication costs for individuals’ medications.

1750 Claiborne Avenue
Shreveport, LA  71103
318-635-6471

NPCOA provides services to seniors including Meals on Wheels, commodity distribution, legal services, health and disease education, caregiver program, outreach services, phone reassurance, transportation, recreation and education.

NPCOA Fitness Center encourages independence and provides opportunities for seniors over the age of 55 to build muscle and strengthen their body.

909 Olive Street
Shreveport, LA  71104
318-425-3553

The NWLA Interfaith Pharmacy provides free medications to the uninsured who suffer chronic diseases or those who are homeless.

Health Management provides medications to uninsured individuals, the homeless, or those in crisis with chronic disease.

3625 Southern Ave.
Shreveport, LA  71106
318-219-1888

Shreveport Green is dedicated to promoting a healthy, sustainable, and economically vital community through outreach, community enhancement, and a specific respect for the environment.

Mobile Market increases access to healthy foods, encourages those to eat healthy, and decreases food deserts.

820 Jordan St., Ste. 370
Shreveport, LA 71101
318-677-2504

UWNWLA is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by various visual and/or auditory challenges.

Sights and Sounds Program provides financial assistance to children in Caddo and Bossier Parish schools who have been identified as needing an eyeglass or hearing exam and/or prescription glasses or hearing aids.

PO Box 53074
Shreveport, LA  71135
318-423-8556

St. Luke’s Mobile Medical Ministry provides free health care screening, primary care, and health education to underserved individuals throughout Northwest Louisiana.

Access, Assessment, Education utilizes a mobile van to provide comprehensive health assessments, screenings, and education to underserved individuals and the rural communities.

2015 Fairfield Avenue, Suite 2C
Shreveport, LA  71104
318-220-7050

Susan G. Komen saves lives by meeting the most critical needs and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.

Pink Ribbon Pop-Up provides breast health screenings, education, and patient and survivor support resources to individuals living in the rural parishes, eliminating the transportation or cost barrier.

1706 Hollywood Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71108
318-674-4721

BDI is committed to education, civic, and social empowerment of individuals.

Camp Bernstein Summer Reading and STEM Program reduces academic loss for students in low-income and disadvantaged communities by focusing on literacy, culture, parental involvement, civic awareness, and social action.

630 Barksdale Blvd.
Bossier City, LA 71111
318-741-8310

The BAC is dedicated to promoting, supporting, and providing cultural events and programming to enhance the quality of life.

DigiFest South, a digital arts and technology event, celebrates how digital technology combined with artistic creativity shapes society with exhibits, interactive displays, and speakers.

6220 East Texas Street, A203
Bossier City, LA 71111
318-678-6010

BPCC promotes attainment of educational goals and strengthens the regional economy.

Student Access: Transportation Project to Support Graduation and Beyond provides students affordable, convenient transportation service to further their educational needs.

17425 Jefferson Hwy, Suite G
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
225-236-2385

Career Compass focuses on post-secondary institution enrollment.

College and Career Coaching Program is a program aimed to increase college awareness for 6th – 12th grade students in Webster Parish.

P. O. Box 4678
Shreveport, LA 71134
318-425-3222

CRI works on societal decay by rebuilding relationships in low-income, high-crime areas.

Operation H.O.P.E. is a mentoring program for vulnerable youth, nurtured by caring adults, and coordinating with parents and neighbors.

Adult Renewal Academy offers free GED/HiSet preparation, literacy, life skills, job skills, and basic college level courses.

820 Jordan Street, Suite 370
Shreveport, LA 71101
318-677-2504

UWNWLA is dedicated to increasing the number of children entering kindergarten ready to succeed.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library provides books monthly to a child(ren) under five at their home nurturing a love of reading, increasing family time, and helping children become kindergarten ready.

1720 Kaliste Saloom Rd.
Suite C1, Lafayette, LA 70508
337-984-1142

GSL offers five different programs and teaches hands on skills aimed at building girls of courage, character, confidence, and empowerment.

Meet the Girl Scout Daughters of ALICE allows girls in low-income families to participate in girl scouts while developing confidence, leadership, life skills, self-esteem, and problem solving.

PO Box 41188 / 2911 Centenary Blvd.
Shreveport, LA 71134
318-869-2411

Literacy Volunteers provides free literacy education and tutoring to adults over the age 18.

Adult Literacy Program improves literacy for adults who speak little to no English, those with learning disabilities, or seeking U.S. Citizenship.

938 Lafayette St., Suite 300
New Orleans, LA 70113
504-620-2644

LEH provides access to diverse historical, literary and cultural heritage through outreach programs, family literacy, teacher professional development, publications, documentaries, and exhibitions.

PRIME TIME (Preschool and Family Reading Time) increases preschool performance to address school readiness, family reading time, and to increase teacher use of student-centered learning.

4725 Greenwood Road
Shreveport, LA 71109
318-518-5395

The NWLA CDC improves lives of the underserved by ensuring adequate training programs and services are available to enhance quality of life.

Youth Technology Center provides courses in computer science, programming, webpages, games, and robotics skills to children in a state-of-the-art computer lab free of charge.

3508 Beverly Place
Shreveport, LA 71104
318-868-2774

Norwela Council offers four programs and teaches hands on skills to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime.

Boy Scouts of America allows young men and women to participate in boy scouts while helping increase their literacy skills, graduation rates, self-confidence, and career opportunities.

1518 Cox Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
318-518-2208

Plant A Seed provides at-risk, low-to-moderate income Bossier City children with after- school tutoring and mentoring to increase performance and help them flourish into productive citizens.

Youth Services is a free after-school program for low-income youth in Bossier City providing tutoring and remediation, meals, enrichment activities.

4725 Greenwood Road
Shreveport, LA 71109
318-518-5395

ROAT meets the community development needs of low to moderate-income families.

Same Place, Different Time is a quality care after- school and summer program for individuals and families regardless of their ability to pay aimed at reducing the academic loss of students.

435 Egan Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
318-222-1414

Renzi provides youth with high-quality academic and art programming to explore and create.

Renzi’s After-School Program offers free art and academic after-school classes to at-risk youth of all ages in Shreveport-Bossier City.

401 Edwards St., Suite 105
Shreveport, LA 71101
318-221-0582

Step Forward fosters collaboration to improve educational outcomes for children which builds a vibrant community and prepares a viable workforce.

Collective Impact: Cradle to Career ensures success for all children, both in and out of school, and provides opportunities to obtain skills needed to acquire living-wage employment and participate in the community as productive citizens.

3223 Baldwin Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
318-445-2773

Food Bank of Central Louisiana works to alleviate hunger in Central Louisiana through five programs including Natchitoches, Sabine and Winn Parishes.

The Kids Café is an after-school feeding program that provides nutritious hot meals and snacks to youth who might not otherwise receive an evening meal. Kids Café also offers nutritious education, character enrichment, and individual tutoring.

One University Place, Administration Bldg. #272
Shreveport, LA 71115
318-795-4258

The LSUS Foundation promotes philanthropic support for LSUS programs and areas of study.

LaPREP enrichment summer program prepares minority and economically disadvantaged middle and high school students for a college degree program in math, science, or engineering.

1545 Line Avenue, Suite 228
Shreveport, LA 71101
318-703-4315

T.E.A.M.S. provides education advocacy to families and students that have unique learning needs, physical, mental health and/or cognitive disabilities.

Direct Supports for Students correctly identifies needs in at-risk students (ADHD, mental health, behavior issues, vision/hearing impaired, autism, or learning disability) and implements proper supports to ensure academic success.

820 Jordan Street, Ste. 370
Shreveport, LA 71101
318-677-2504

UWNWLA is dedicated to helping the unbanked and underbanked achieve and maintain financial stability by breaking down the barriers.

Bank On NWLA offers affordable low-to-no cost checking accounts, as well as resources on credit counseling, homeownership, and money management with the help of financial partners.

500 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Suite #200
Shreveport, LA  71101
318-540-3394

Cohab provides entrepreneurs support and the traction at all levels to achieve success.

Lean Trax Program serves minority, female, and young entrepreneurs by offering mentorship and guidance, networking opportunities, in-depth classes and workshops, and competitive business plan competitions.

1520 N Hearne Ave., Suite 108
Shreveport, LA  71107
318-828-2983

Dress for Success empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

Dress for Success offers low-income women four programs: Confident Suiting, Women of the Workforce (WOW), the Career Center, and the Professional Women’s group.

Barksdale AFB/PO Box 5089
Bossier City, LA 71171
318-747-1919

HAP House serves severely, physically disabled, mentally challenged, emotionally disturbed, blind and deaf individuals with employment opportunities and quality care.

Client Transportation Program safely transports clients on and off Barksdale AFB, with handicap accessible transportation, enabling disabled individuals to perform vocational training and employment in a quality environment.

820 Jordan Street, Ste. 370
Shreveport, LA 71101
318-677-2504

UWNWLA is dedicated to strengthening individual’s financial stability by providing resources to help file their Federal and State taxes for free, saving them on average $250 annually.

MyFreeTaxes is a free software platform for qualified individuals to file annual federal and state tax filings.

3301 St. Matthias Drive
Shreveport, LA  71119
318-880-7373

Interfaith brings together people of different faith traditions, ethnicities, party affiliations, genders, and socio-economic backgrounds to break down barriers, build relationships of trust, and advocate for the common good of all.

Project ACTS (Another Chance to Succeed) develops a regional labor market intermediary that ties those in training to living wage employment thereby breaking the generational cycle of poverty.

202 Miller Street
Minden, LA 71055
318-677-2504, Ext. 140

UWNWLA fights for the health, education, financial stability and essential needs of everyone.

WBC Center provides services from multiple nonprofit organizations in a central location. Agencies available are Project Reclaim, Food Bank of NWLA, Goodwill Job Center, Project Celebration, Pregnancy Aid Center, Community First – People for the People, and Vision for Inspiring and Encouraging Lives.

820 Jordan Street, Ste. 370
Shreveport, LA 71101
318-677-2504

UWNWLA is dedicated to helping low-to- moderate-income families and individuals, people with disabilities, the elderly and those with limited English speaking abilities to file their taxes free of charge.

VITA Program sites, located throughout NWLA, provide IRS-certified volunteers to prepare annual, basic tax returns for qualified individuals (annual salary threshold).

805 Brook Hollow Drive
Shreveport, LA  71105
318-865-9545

ARC alleviates human suffering in emergencies through relief services, services to Armed Forces, and health and safety training programs.

Home Fire Safety Campaign provides disaster preparedness education and resources to low-income, at-risk neighborhoods, including installing free smoke alarms.

706 Bearkat Dr.
Bossier City, LA  71111
318-741-8302

BCOA provides services to seniors over 60 in Bossier Parish that allows them to remain independent and active in their communities.

Home Delivered Meals Vehicle delivers meals to address the growing need of providing seniors with the proper daily nourishment.

331 East 71st Street
Shreveport, LA  71106
318-865-0200

Catholic Charities supports families, reduces poverty, and builds communities through seven programs: The Money School, financial coaching, healthy eating on a budget, emergency assistance, benefits enrollment, immigration integration, and Gabriel’s Closet.

Family Strengthening Programs help individuals and families access immediate needs including rental and utility assistance, financial education, shopping on a budget, and incorporating healthier choices into everyday life.

Immigration Program provides education and legal assistance for low-income, undocumented individuals eligible for legal status.

P.O. Box 480 / 608 E. 4th Street
Homer, LA  71040
318-927-6922

CCOA provides services to seniors over 60 in Claiborne Parish that allows them to remain independent and active in their communities.

Meals on Wheels delivers meals to seniors in Claiborne Parish who are homebound, below the poverty level, minority, and live alone.

108 W. Alabama Avenue
Ruston, LA  71270
318-426-3427

D.A.R.T. exists to protect, empower, and advocate for all victims, survivors, and their children affected by domestic and dating violence while offering and implementing education programs.

D.A.R.T. Outreach offers supportive services to victims of domestic and dating violence in Claiborne Parish, along with conducting community awareness and education programs on prevention.

P.O. Box 996
Mansfield, LA  71052
318-872-3700

DCOA provides services to seniors over 60 in DeSoto Parish which allows them to remain independent and active in their communities.

Meals on Wheels delivers meals to seniors in DeSoto Parish who are homebound, below the poverty level, minority, and live alone.

1700 Buckner Square, Suite 101
Shreveport, LA  71101
318-674-2900

Gingerbread House lessens the trauma of victims of child abuse as investigations of allegations occur, and provides ongoing support to the individual and family as long as needed.

Child Advocacy Program provides forensic interviews, investigations, advocacy, counseling, and interventions for children alleging sexual or severe physical abuse.

PO Box 37148 / 2350 Levy Street
Shreveport, LA  71133
318-670-4591

HOPE is a collaboration of organizations and individuals creating a system of care aimed at ending homelessness in NWLA.

Coordinated Access Point provides assessment, verification, documentation, and referrals to homeless clients to secure housing and services.

408 Broadway
Minden, LA  71055
318-465-6726

Joe LeBlanc Food Pantry provides monthly and emergency food assistance to families and individuals living in food insecure households.

Food Pantry Program provides access to food for 600 families or 1100 individuals in Webster Parish.

324 Texas Street
Shreveport, LA 71119
318-227-0883, 1-877-770-STOP

LACG provides free prevention and educational services, as well as outpatient, intensive outpatient, and residential treatment for gambling disorders.

Substance Abuse Helpline (877-664-2248) and Suicide Prevention Helpline (877-994-2275) are available 24/7 for those in crisis and answered by trained specialists that maintain a resource directory for referrals.

1513 Doctors Drive, #100
Bossier City, LA  71111
318-347-3163

The NWLA Family Justice Center coordinates services available to domestic violence victims throughout eleven parishes in NWLA.

Family Justice Program assists individuals and families facing domestic violence and sexual assault by coordinating individualized services in a one-stop shop center.

2307 Texas Avenue
Shreveport, LA  71103
318-675-2400

The Northwest Louisiana Food Bank acquires, sorts, stores, and distributes food and essential items to low-income children and families in seven parishes of NWLA.

Back Pack Program, a weekly feeding program, provides identified children facing hunger with a bag of child-friendly, nutritious food to eat over the weekend.

814 Cotton Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
318-221-7887

Providence House works to break the cycle of homelessness by helping families gain the resources necessary to move into permanent, independent living.

Short and Long Term Solutions provides basic needs, supportive services, opportunities, and long-term solutions for homeless families and their children to break the cycle of homelessness.

1303 Driftwood Dr.
Bossier City, LA  71111
318-747-5520

Renesting Project receives, gathers, cleans, delivers, and provides gently used furniture and household items for homeless individuals or families moving back into a stable situation.

Renesting Furniture Program serves as a “furniture and household items” donation center/bank for individuals or families as they transition from homelessness into stable housing.

200 Legacy Drive
Many, LA  71449
318-256-4140

SCOA directs services to the elderly of Sabine Parish to promote and prolong maximum independent living.

SCOA Center Program offers programming, meals, and referrals to seniors over 55 in Sabine Parish to fulfill their social, physical, emotional, and intellectual needs.

PO Box 1158 / 200 E. Stoner Avenue
Shreveport, LA  71101
601-421-2475

The Salvation Army provides shelter to the homeless, meals, and senior activities, and a Boys and Girls Club after-school and summer program.

Programs & Services for Greater Shreveport supports the Merkle Center of HOPE Shelter, Emergency Assistance Programs, Senior Day Program, Angel Tree Program, and Emergency Disaster Services.

625 Texas St.
Shreveport, LA  71101
318-221-8104

SBF provides low-income clients with legal assistance, education, civil legal assistance for domestic violence, eviction, divorce, and child custody issues.

Legal Representation for Victims of Domestic Violence provides an affordable attorney to domestic violence victims to obtain restraining orders involving custody, support, and visitation.

PO Box 110
Minden, LA  71058
318-470-0201

United Christian Home is a safe haven for the homeless and provides short-term shelter, employment help, education counseling, and referrals.

Minden Homeless Shelter, a safe haven, provides temporary emergency shelter to homeless men and women, and provides all essential needs during their stay.

P.O. Box 913
Minden, LA  71058
318-371-3056

WCOA provides services to seniors including congregate and Meals on Wheels, health and disease education, outreach services, transportation, and recreation to promote the dignity and independence of those over 55 in Webster Parish.

Home Delivered Meals Program delivers meals to seniors in Webster Parish who are homebound, below the poverty level, minority, and live alone.

1068 Dalzell Street
Shreveport, LA  71104
318-221-8855

Youth Outreach Services is a transitional living facility for unaccompanied homeless children.

Jewell House Transitional Living and Emergency Shelter provides low-income, at-risk youth short-term and transitional housing, supportive services, and assistance to become productive citizens.

820 Jordan Street, Ste. 370
Shreveport, LA 71101
318-677-2504

UWNWLA is dedicated to increasing volunteer opportunities and civic and corporate engagement experiences for those living throughout Northwest Louisiana.

Volunteer Coordination Program offers volunteer coordinator of projects for businesses, service clubs, individuals, and youth organizations. Services include scheduling, training, recognition, and disaster relief support with Louisiana Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster.