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Child Development Center Earns Top Spot on State Honor Roll

December 2, 2019 by Millie Flowers Education, Media, News, Stories

Providence House’s Child Development Center has been named one of three top spots in Caddo Parish under the “Birth to Three” category on the State of Louisiana’s Honor Roll. This recognition comes from high

SleepOut 4 Independence 2019 Set for November

September 23, 2019 by Millie Flowers Media, News, Stories

SleepOut 4 Independence is officially set for November 16th, 2019 at Independence Stadium. SleepOut 4 Independence is hosted by Providence House, and is a community wide event that aims to raise awareness of homelessness

Panhandling hurts the homeless population

July 31, 2019 by Basic Matrix Media, News, Stories

Panhandling problem: Homeless advocates say it hurts those truly in need by: Jeané Franseen Posted: Jul 29, 2019 / 08:47 PM CDT / Updated: Jul 29, 2019 / 10:25 PM CDT SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)

Providence House April 2019 Newsletter

April 12, 2019 by Nicole Brice Media, News, Stories

What A Difference An Education Can Make Meet Providence House’s 2019 Spring Graduating Class! Twenty-two families completed the program and are now living a self-sufficient life. All families are working, in permanent housing, their

Verni Howard among 16 honored for at the ATHENA Leadership Award Luncheon

November 13, 2018 by Providence House Media, News, Stories

Verni Howard, Exexcutive Director of Providence House, was among 16 honorees at the 28th Annual ATHENA Leadership Award Luncheon November 8, 2018 at Sam’s Town Shreveport. The Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce Business Development

Resident receives donated vehicle

September 18, 2018 by Providence House Media, News, Stories

One of our residents just received a donated vehicle! She’s so excited and we’re excited for her! Thanks to our community for being so generous!

Verni Howard among finalist for Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman Award

September 12, 2018 by Providence House Media, News, Stories

6 finalists announced for Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman Award Judy Christie, Special to the Shreveport Times A passion for serving their fellow human beings characterizes the six finalists for the 2018 Virginia

Pak’s Karate holds school supply drive for Providence House

August 20, 2018 by Providence House Stories

Hiedi Chapman, owner of Pak’s Karate, recently held a teddy bear drive for Providence House. Chapman asked her students to collect gently used teddy bears in an effort to help homeless families with children