Assistance

Phone
318-861-4808
Fax
318-861-4958
Address
4055 St. Vincent Ave
Shreveport, LA 71108
Notes

Services include assistance with Emergency Relief and Aid, senior citizens activities, budget counseling, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and recreational activities.

Other programs involve Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Shreveport Water Assistance Program (SWAP), Material Center/Food Bank, Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), and Housing Counseling.

Phone
(318) 865-0200
Fax
(318) 865-0230
Address
902 Olive
Shreveport LA 71101
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Notes

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE - Needs based program for assistance with rent, utilities, food and other daily needs  as well as referrals to other local agencies that may be able to assist.

FINANCIAL EDUCATION - Understand the impact of one’s credit score, banking basics, how to manage your  income, predatory lending, saving for the future and asset building.

STATE BENEFIT APPLICATION ASSISTANCE - Our case worker assists individuals in completing applications for SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program – formerly the Food Stamp Program) as well as other programs that help families to be whole.

ESL - ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE - Catholic Charities offers classes in both ESL and Citizenship in our desire to help our immigrant neighbors have the opportunity to live and work in our community.

Phone
318-221-4857
Fax
318-221-2355
Address
2346 Levy Street
Shreveport, LA 71103
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:00 pm.
Notes

In the services that we provide and the work that is performed by the staff of the Christian Services Progam, we reach out to  persons who lack the basic necessities of life and we strive to assist with those needs in such a manner that respects their dignity.

Services:  Utilities Assistance (water not included); Utility must be on, but you MUST have a "Cut-Off Notice" from utility company.

Total bill can not be more than $100.

Contact
Bonnie Moore
Phone
318-673-5900
Address
401 Texas Ave
Shreveport, LA 71101
Notes

Community Development is both a process and a program.

It seeks to develop the citizen's ability to identify community programs, set goals, encourage liaisons with outside agencies, stimulate community interaction, and bring groups together to respond to a wide range of economic development, human resource development and quality of life issues.

Company Name
Phone
318-671-8131
Toll Free
877-219-7327
Fax
318-688-7823 
Address
1701 N. Market Street
Shreveport, LA 71107
Notes

Independent Living Center and Personal Care Service.

Company Name
Contact
Karen McCoy
Phone
318-865-9545
Fax
318-868-4111
Address
805 Brook Hollow Dr
Shreveport, LA 71105
Notes

Provides disaster services, health and safety services, first aid training, CPR training, and related assistance.

Company Name
Phone
318-227-2868
Address
901 McNeil
Shreveport, LA 71101
Notes

Women and Family Shelter: 318-227-2868 ext.127 & 128
Men's Shelter: 318-227-2868
Medical and Dental: 318-227-2868 ext. 129

The Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission is a ministry that reaches out to feed, clothe, shelter, and provide healing services to homeless men, women, and families with children.

Assistance programs to lift up the hungry, homeless, abused, and addicted

Company Name
Contact
Lt. Jamail & Tammi Ellis
Phone
318-424-3200
Address
200 E. Stoner Ave.
Shreveport, LA 71101
Hours
Monday Thru Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Notes

Shelter: 1207 Cornwell Av (24 hr. Day)
Food Pantry: Tue & Thur 9-11 - 1-3 • Need food stamp budget sheet or last 30 day income.

Limited utility and rent (need cutoff notice). One month past due or eviction notice.

Community Care ministry sends Salvation Army volunteers to hospitals, nursing homes, and directly to the homebound to provide a listening ear, a caring heart and a helping hand. Volunteers from each of the Corps visit in their areas.

Phone
318-865-7807
Address
3500 Fairfield Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71104
Hours
Monday Thru Friday: 9:00 am - 11:30 am & 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 
Notes

Utilities Assistance; Call Line Open