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Providence House uses iPads to teach toddlers

Providence House uses iPads to teach toddlers

By Christian Henson Shreveport, La. – The Providence House in Shreveport provides support for homeless men and women with children trying to get an education and move forward in a positive direction. The Providence House has a Work to Learn program where adults can...

Blue Cross Foundation Selects Verni Howard As Shreveport-Area Angel

Blue Cross Foundation Selects Verni Howard As Shreveport-Area Angel

Congratulations to our Executive Director, Verni Howard! Verni Howard, Providence House was recognized at October event. (Shreveport, LA) — This October, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation will honor ten everyday Louisianians doing extraordinary...

Smiley

Smiley

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Kimberly Thomas

Kimberly Thomas

Kimberly had lost everything, including a place to stay and was facing jail time. She had no job, and she and her children Ka’Lajea and Kentravious were sleeping in a car. She had nowhere else to turn, so she called Providence House. While at Providence House, she has...

Shunta Marston

Shunta Marston

Shunta Marston and her 2 children Shaniya and Amya, had been living in a motel and unemployed and when her money ran out. Having nowhere to go, she called Providence House hoping to find a new life for herself and her children. Providence House helped her find a job,...

The Johnsons

The Johnsons

The Johnsons were struggling, had no jobs and could not provide for their children Naylon and Jaya. They called Providence House because they had heard that it had a good program to help families. They admit that they had a lot to learn. Providence House has helped...

Erik Graham

Erik Graham

Erik and his daughter Skyler were living what he describes as an unstable life with no direction before coming to Providence House. He was working part-time as a landscaper, and there was just not enough money to make ends meet. Additionally, he was working to gain...

Marquita Ellison

Marquita Ellison

Marquita and her son Donte were living in a motel. She was working at Circle K. When they changed her hours to overnight, she made the choice to quit her job, because she did not feel safe leaving her son alone overnight in a motel. With no income and no other...

Leslie Cooper

Leslie Cooper

Leslie says life was overwhelming. 11 years ago, she divorced her husband due to domestic violence. Since that time she had received no child support to help her raise her children. She was working full-time at Target as a cashier. However, she and her two children...

Deloria Cooper

Deloria Cooper

Deloria and her 6 children Mitesha, Shakerria, Tamar, Sha’Tyra, Cimino, and Kaharia would have to stay in separate places at night just to have a safe place to stay warm and dry. Each morning, Deloria would then go to all the places her children had stayed and pick...

Daily Needs

These items are not in our annual budget. Fabuloso Diapers (large sizes) Pull-Ups Baby Wipes Latex Gloves (med. & lg.) Liquid Hand Sanitizer Infant Formula & Cereal Baby Food First-Aid Supplies Children’s Pain Reliever Over-The-Counter Medicine Trash Bags (13...

Susan White

Susan White

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