Stay up to date with what Providence House is doing to address family homelessness, domestic violence, and sexual assault.

April 2011

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention

Shreveport, LA (KTBS NEWS) April 13, 2011

Sexual Assault survivor shares her story.

Mayor proclaims sexual assault awareness in city

Minden, LA  (Minden Press Herald) April 7, 2011

April has been proclaimed Sexual Assault Awareness month for the City of Minden as announced April 4 by Mayor Bill Robertson.

February 2011

Fundraiser will raise money for Providence house program

Bossier City, LA (Bossier Press Tribune)  February 24, 2011

Project Princess is a fundraiser that the Horseshoe Casino and Hotel HERO team, a community volunteer team, is doing for the Providence House while also giving local girls the opportunity to purchase an affordable gown.

December  2010

Medistar Home Health Sponsors Christmas Food Drive

Dallas, TX (Vocus/PRWEB) December 30, 2010
Medistar Home Health, a home health provider in Louisiana, is proud to have participated in The Providence House’s Christmas food drive for needy families in the Shreveport and Bossier area.

Shelter: Demand Up, Supplies Stretched; Help Needed
KTAL 6
A non-profit that's centered around helping could use a little. The executive director for The Providence House says the organization is having a tough time meeting the needs of those it serves.
 

September 2010

Louisiana stil ranks as dangerous for women
Bossier Press Tribune
"Women take note, a report by the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (LCADV) reveals Louisiana is the most dangerous place to fall in love."

White House advisor to headline AG/ DA luncheon
Bossier Press Tribune
"White House Advisor on Violence Against Women, Lynn Rosenthal, will be the keynote speaker at an invitation-only domestic violence workshop in Bossier City"

White House adviser speaks at domestic violence luncheon
Shreveport Times
"The White House Adviser on Domestic Violence Lynn Rosenthal thanked Louisiana for its efforts to reduce domestic violence Wednesday, but said there’s still a long way to go before the problem is solved."

August  2010

Renesting Project helps with transition to new home
Shreveport Times
"Then there was the Fuller Center and now the Providence House." Sabrina Ruano, 24, knows first-hand how helpful the project can be. ...

Domestic abuse homicides on the rise in Caddo Parish
KSLA-TV
Police took her boyfriend to jail, and she went to the Providence House. Now, almost a week later, the bruises have started to fade, but the emotional pain ...