820 Jordan Street, Suite 370
Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone 318.677.2504 Fax 318.221.1283
2014-15 Agency Directory
EDUCATION
The Arc of Caddo Bossier (Goldman School)
221-8392
351 Jordan Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
United Way funds are used to provide children with disabilities with quality child care, including providing information and
support they need to have the opportunity to make choices in their lives to contribute in their community while experiencing a
rewarding lifestyle.
Boys & Girls Club of the Timber Ridge
927-2718
PO Box 777, Homer, Louisiana 71040
United Way funds are used for the “PrimeTime” after school program which provides a safe and nurturing environment for
students to come to get help with their homework and even tutored one-on-one as well as participate in fun learning activities.
F.R.E.E. (School of Greatness)
671-9403
8412 Kingston Road, Shreveport, LA 71108
United Way funds are used to provide after school and summer programs for “at-risk” students. The program is focused on
helping students understand who they are, the potential they possess, where they are going, and how to get there.
Girl Scouts of LA Pines to the Gulf
868-7322
3921 Southern Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71106
United Way funds assist in a working partnership with over 200 community organizations to provide scouting to over 2,200 girls
and adults in nine parishes of Northwest Louisiana.
Literacy Volunteers of Centenary College
869-2411
P.O. Box 41188, Shreveport, LA 71134
United Way funds provide 300 adults with literacy training sessions enabling them to obtain literacy skills needed to gain and
maintain employment, decrease dependence on welfare, increase their confidence and social skills which will improve their overall
quality of life.
LSU in Shreveport Foundation (LaPREP)
797-5168
One University Place, Shreveport, LA 71115
United Way funds provide high-ability, economically disadvantaged students in 5 th -12th grades with summer programs that enrich
their education and their lives. The programs prepare these students for success directed in the areas of math, science, and
engineering.
Norwela Council (Boy Scouts of America)
868-2274
3508 Beverly Place, P.O. Box 4341, Shreveport, LA 71134
United Way funds assist in a working partnership with the Norwela Council to provide scouting and leadership skills to over 3,000
youth in NWLA.
Volunteers of America(Light House)
221-2669
360 Jordan St, Shreveport, LA 71101
United Way funds support the LightHouse educational and leadership programs for over 600 children and families, including
tutoring, health workshops, and wrap around services to improve academic achievement.
820 Jordan Street, Suite 370
Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone 318.677.2504 Fax 318.221.1283
INCOME
Catholic Charities
865-0200
331 East 71st Street, Shreveport, LA 71106
United Way funds a program that supports families, reduces poverty and builds a better community. These families are provided
case management, wrap around services including financial literacy skills to improve their quality of life.
Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana
869-2575
800 West 70th Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71106
United Way funds support job training programs and community job placement assistance for people throughout northwest
Louisiana with disabilities and other barriers to employment such as previous incarceration.
Junior Achievement
861-5998
3825 Gilbert Dr. Shreveport, LA 71104
United Way funds are used for a pilot Junior Achievement program in Webster Junior High School, located in Minden. The
program teaches students financial literacy, work-readiness, and critical thinking.
HEALTH
Martin Luther King Health Center
227-2912
827 Margaret Street, #201, Shreveport, LA 71101
United Way funds help support the medical clinic which provides access to health care and healthy beginnings in an efficient “one
stop shop” designed to improve patient outcomes with a proactive approach for clients who have difficulty navigating multiple
service systems.
Northwest Louisiana Interfaith Pharmacy
425-3553
909 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
United Way funds assist the pharmacy in providing free prescriptions to individuals who are uninsured or underinsured in
Northwest Louisiana so they may manage chronic diseases and stabilize their health.
Shreveport Bossier Rescue Mission
227-2868
901 McNeil St, Shreveport, LA 71101
United Way dollars assist the Rescue Mission to provide medical and dental services to almost 400 homeless clients annually.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Mobile Medical Ministry, Inc.
424-0156
PO Box 53074, Shreveport, LA 71135
United Way funds are used to provide monthly health screenings in Minden via St. Luke’s EMMM van. The screenings are
targeted to low income families in order to provide them with health care and get them connected to a regular health care provider.
BASIC NEEDS
Caddo Council on Aging
676-7900
1700 Buckner Street #240, Shreveport, LA 71101
United Way funds assist with providing a hot, nutritious meal to elderly or handicapped persons, Monday through Friday. These
meals are vital to the health and well-being of seniors while helping them to remain independent in their homes.
Center for Families, Inc.
222-0759
864 Olive St., Shreveport, LA 71104
United Way funds assist in providing individuals and families with family development programs and family, group, and
individual counseling. The Center serves the needs of disintegrated families and responds to those in distress.
820 Jordan Street, Suite 370
Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone 318.677.2504 Fax 318.221.1283
Gingerbread House
674-2900
1700 Buckner Square, Suite 101, Shreveport, LA 71101
United Way funds help provide a Family Advocate/Forensic Interviewer and counseling services to children in northwest
Louisiana who have experienced sexual and severe physical abuse that enables local law enforcement to investigate and prosecute
the crimes.
Natchitoches Council on Aging
357-3250
1016 Keyser Avenue, Natchitoches, LA 71457
United Way funds help to provide hot, nutritious meals to over 100 homebound elderly in Natchitoches Parish, Monday through
Friday. These meals are vital to the health and well-being of seniors while helping them to remain independent in their homes.
Northwest Louisiana Food Bank
675-2400
2307 Texas Ave, Shreveport, LA 71103
United Way funds support the Backpack programs, which provide full meals to disadvantaged kids in afterschool programs and
backpacks of nutritious food to take home during weekends and holidays.
Providence House
221-7887
814 Cotton St, Shreveport, LA 71101
United Way funds assist in partially funding comprehensive support services for improving the family structure of homeless
families while moving them into independent living.
Volunteers for Youth Justice
425-4413
900 Jordan St, Shreveport, LA 71101
United Way funds are used for the GEMS & GENTS Mentoring Program that focuses mentoring efforts on high-risk boys and
girls ages 13-16 years old who are involved in the juvenile court system. The program’s goals are to help these boys and girls
develop high self-esteem, improve relationships with peers and family, and provide a supportive adult role model.