Giving Back In Shreveport: Local Causes To Support This Season

Giving Tuesday is a global movement that encourages people to give back to their communities, typically through charitable donations, volunteer work or acts of kindness. It takes place annually on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the U.S., right after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. While it's celebrated widely, the real impact happens when we do good right at home by supporting local businesses, causes and organizations working to uplift our own communities.

We've rounded up a list of some great organizations, causes and initiatives in the Shreveport area. Please keep in mind, this is by no means an exhaustive list — just a starting point for discovering amazing local opportunities to give back, not only on Giving Tuesday but year-round! Be sure to contact each organization directly to find out about their hours or the best ways you can contribute.

Volunteers For Youth Justice

Volunteers for Youth Justice (VYJ) in Shreveport provides critical support to at-risk, abused, and neglected children through advocacy, mentoring and life-skill programs. Originally launched to help first-time juvenile offenders avoid repeat offenses, VYJ now offers initiatives like CASA, Teen Court and conflict resolution to promote positive behavior and personal growth.
Learn more: vyjla.org

Shreveport Green

Shreveport Green is a nonprofit focused on building a healthier, more sustainable community through environmental education, volunteer action and public-private partnerships. The organization promotes sustainability by restoring ecosystems, planting trees, supporting local agriculture and improving community spaces through greening efforts.
Learn more: shreveportgreen.org

Providence House

Founded in Shreveport in 1988, Providence House provides transitional housing and support services to help homeless families with children break the cycle of homelessness. Through education, empowerment and advocacy, the organization works to ensure every family has the opportunity to thrive as equal members of the community.
Learn more: theprovidencehouse.com

Basic Necessities

Basic Necessities provides free diapers, period products and incontinence supplies to individuals in need across the ArkLaTex region, where many families face poverty and limited resources. As the region’s only certified diaper bank, it works to improve public health and ease financial burdens by ensuring access to essential hygiene products.
Learn more: basicnecessitiesla.com

Compassion For Lives

Compassion for Lives helps individuals reintegrate into the community by offering programs for at-risk youth, formerly incarcerated individuals, veterans and those seeking personal growth. Through services such as job readiness training, mentoring, parenting support and educational assistance, the Shreveport-based organization empowers participants to build essential life skills and pursue healthier, more productive futures.
Learn more: compassionforlives.org

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