Shreveport Nonprofits and Charities

Amazing organization that provides great support to families dealing with this medical challenge. Their Camp Jambalaya Jubilee allows families to come together to gain valuable information and form a community of support the children and adults!

Have enjoyed making the annual Nutcracker performance part of our Christmas tradition. The talent that is showcased from the Shreveport/Bossier City area is exceptional. The Artistic Director truly brings out the best in all the dancers.

They’re not worth your support. I’ve seen what they are like on the inside, and it isn’t pretty. The places donors and volunteers walk through looks well-kept, but the sleeping quarters for residents of the shelter are filthy and broken. You’re looking at a scam, nothing more. These people are not being helped, they are being thrown out when they don’t make the facility look good.

I have volunteered multiple times at the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana, and it has always been such a positive experience. The staff works together collectively to accomplish their mission, and they provide a family like atmosphere that is very unique and positive to work in. I always look forward to volunteering at the food bank, it's the best!

At the heart of our giving story is an unshakeable belief in the limitless potential of the Haitian people, particularly the children. The brilliance and outlook of children is a deep source of inspiration. We believe the greatest way to empower a community is through sustainable collaboration focusing on health and education. Most of our charitable efforts are invested in these areas, giving our time, talents, and funds. What is less common is the path my husband Claude took, and the way it leads him home to help his village. Claude grew up in a remote village in the mountains of Haiti. This community remains without plumbing or electricity, with one dirt road that passes through. It was also without local healthcare services except the community health workers sent by the Baptist Haiti Mission. And so, having witnessed unnecessary death of those who could not access simple health care, and in the wake of the earthquake devastation, Claude started a clinic in a loaned building, and created a charitable foundation called Words in Action Haiti. He has managed our small clinic since, as a medical resident and now a doctor, bringing teams of volunteer doctors and overseeing Haitian nurses who provide ongoing services. recently we, along with a handful of sympathizers, have been focused on the construction of a permanent clinic which is near completion. We hope the clinic will eventually also host workshops in areas of nutrition, family planning, agriculture and microfinance, as well as a sustainable team of local healthcare workers. While his village is lacking in infrastructure, it is rich with the resilience of its people, and the brilliance of its children. But formal education is not free and many parents cannot afford to pay tuition, particularly for high school. And so Claude began paying for tuition for children who would otherwise go without. Through the years we have met people who have also wanted to help, and so we pair their sharing with children in need. This effort is being formalized through a sponsorship program by the WIA Haiti foundation. Personally, Claude always cherishes the moments speaking and working with local children. He consistently returns to his elementary school, reminding the students of their endless abilities and their prospects if they continue to work hard in school. During his November trip, he taught third grade students anatomy, which further affirmed his belief in their aptitude and abilities. Their eagerness and spirit serve as a constant inspiration. Our giving story is not a one time event, but an all day, everyday consideration of "what can I do for others." It is an ongoing labor of love for Haiti and a fervent hope that we might empower its brighter future. It is founded in the firm beliefs that every life is valuable, that education is the surest path out of poverty, and that every child can achieve excellence if given the opportunity. It is renewed by a deep sense of gratitude for the gifts we have received in our lives, and the knowledge that we can all empower another. We invite others to join us on this journey of giving. Please visit www.wiahaiti.org to learn more.

VYJ is a great place to work and volunteer. Our programs help the youth throughout our community.

My wife and I have taken our grandchildren to Sci-Port for about 15 years. We go to many of the events for adults such as Mad Scientist Ball, Bodies Revealed, etc. We always have a great time, and so do our grandchildren. The staff is enthusiastic and helpful. The programs are educational and fun. The price of admission is reasonable, and family memberships are available. Sci-Port is a great educational and fub place to visit.

Very professional organization. Well managed. Friendly staff. Superior community theater productions.

Volunteering with the Pool of Siloam Medical Ministry has been a truly inspirational, rewarding and fulfilling experience. I feel very blessed to be a part of an organization that is able to take in those individuals that feel like they have no place left to turn when it comes to their chronic health problems. Looking into their eyes and listening to their personal stories is in itself a heart-warming gift. Seeing the confidence and satisfaction on their faces when they realize they are now in control of their own health is a life-changing experience.

The Martin Luther King Health Center is a great asset to the community. From it's beginnings in the Shreveport Bottoms to their pending move to the historic area of Shreveport, the Health Center has graciously shared their resources to those in need and have improved the quality of life for many who may not have otherwise been able to access any health care. The board and staff has done an awesome job in moving this organization forward and providing services to the community. I look forward to working with this organization in the future. I love them!

I completed my internship at HOPE and could not have asked for a better organization. The staff is so friendly and were all great mentors and leaders. The service provided to their homeless clients is unbeatable and they all have such a passion for making a difference in the community and the lives of the clients served.

I have volunteered with this group for over 20 years. They are upfront and honest. You know exactly where every penny donated goes. They are very professional and insist that volunteers educate themselves at all times.

TEC Kid's Adventure Camp 2010 was great, this camp provided safe haven for children while parents work, the volunteers work so hard. These children learn all kind of arts and craft, cooking lesson, martial art, and so much more. We want to thank all our donor. <br>

Under no circumstances should anyone use this agency. I contracted with Holy Cross to conduct a home study, and was then informed by my agency out of Chicago that it was suing Exective Director Sally Minshew and asked that I find a new home study agency. Because I had alreay paid, I was permitted to finish the work with the agency, but with a warning. How I wish I had listened. <br> <br>My experience with this agency was one of missed deadlines, glaring mistakes, excuses due to continual health problems and computer problems (the agency's system is so outdated that Windows will not even open attachments), lack of responsiveness, and the most unprofessional attitude I have encountered in my 25 years in the workplace. "I will get around to it when I have time" is one example of an email I received from the Executive Director. Time on the phone and interviews at my home included Sally Minshew gossiping about her peers in the field. Ultimately, because the agency took offense at my frustation with yet another missed deadline, Holy Cross refused to submit two standard, ordinary forms to accompany the home study, resulting in two months of lost time and additional costs.

I have worked with Junior Achievement for many years and cannot say enough about the dedication of our staff. They are selfless and consistently give all they have for our JA kids!!

I recently semi-retired and wanted to volunteer somewhere that addressed the problem of unwanted cats and dogs in our area. After more than a decade of assisting several groups with pet adoptions, I decided to work on the prevention side of this issue and began to volunteer at Robinson's Rescue low cost spay/neuter clinic. I am completely impressed by the staff, their skill and efficiency, and the care the animals receive. I would not hesitate to bring my own dog or cat there. There is not a wasted moment or penny in the day...everything is focused on the owners and their pets and toward helping our community save lives through prevention. Our parish shelter euthanizes approximately 1000 animals a month. If you were to tour that facility you would see that the volume of unwanted pets turned in is horrific. There is simply no where to put them and even though they do have an adoption program, it is a drop in the bucket. The availability of low cost spay/neuter services and community education are the key to ending the senseless euthanasia of so many homeless pets in NW La. RR serves the public, animal welfare groups and area (NW La.) shelters. The board is superb and many of them have been involved in animal welfare in our area for years. I just can't say enough good things about RR and the need they have begun to fill in our area. I am so proud to be one of their volunteers. I would not hesitate to take my own dog or cat there.

Both of my children recieved guitars and insrtuction theough this program. It has enriched their lives in ways that I can not even describe! They now love playing and are getting quite good at it!

Counterpoint Ministries Executive Director has been living and ministering tin Coquimbo Chile for the last 4 years. Our work is expanding because of the devastating earthquake of February 27, 2010. The Ministry is involved in a number of projects to assist the victims in a number of different areas. The most important now is the establishment of a Free to the Public Medical Clinic in Coronel (across the river from Concepcion). The project is being overseen and developed by the Joint Association of the neighborhood Juntas. A Junta is the neighborhood organization for each subdivision in the City. Space has been donated by the city and they are now looking for funding for equipment and supplies. I can think of no finer project for this small city right now.

Robinson Film Center is a gem! For years after the closing of Joy's Quail Creek Cinema I longed for a movie theater that showed more than just the Hollywood Blockbusters in a generic corporate environment. The Centenary Film Society provided some relief but I wanted a more consistent (and comfortable!) venue. Then along came the RFC. I loved being a patron so much I became a staff member! Shreveport-Bossier is lucky to have an organization like this. Educate yourself about what they do and then support them however you can. The arts matter.

I have worked at River City Repertory Theatre as an actress in three shows: Stepping Out, The Member of the Wedding, and Doubt. The opportunity to work in professional theatre in Shreveport helped me beef up my resume and gain even more acting experience. I have also been an audience member for many of their productions. It was always a pleasure to take my mother to see RCRT shows as they are high-quality, entertaining, and thought-provoking. I am proud to have a professional theatre company in Shreveport. The people of Shreveport-Bossier deserve access to the arts and RCRT is one more (outstanding!) path to culture, education, and employment for artists.

Over the past several years, I have worked with Goodwill and found that they are an excellent community resource. Their staff members not only provide great services that help mainstream their clients back to becoming productive members of community, their staff also provides support for numerous other community nonprofit and for profit organizations.

I'd volunteer my time at Youth Outreach Services job fair. The job fair made and differences in the people who attended the event.