Another Man's Treasure: Donating in Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana

There is a good reason many people donate around the Holidays. The weather is changing, it's getting colder, and there are quite a few people that need our help to stay warm. This is why donating clothing will help ensure that those people will have decent articles to wear in order to stay warm.

If you are donating this season, or thinking about donating, remember the families you will be helping by giving away the items you no longer need. Large families that need your help to keep their children warm. And the disabled or the homeless that can't make it on their own.

In the Shreveport-Bossier areas of Louisiana, there are several places to donate clothes this Thanksgiving, or any time of the year. Each one is needing your old clothes, or any items that you think someone else will be needing.

Salvation Army
200 Stoner Ave
Shreveport, La 71101

All year long, the Salvation Army provides shelter for the homeless, including meals and clothing, and some medical. That's over 110 people housed per night, not including disaster refugees from Gustav. This charity has been rated as one of America's Top Ten charities and called, "Genuinely Needy".

Where to donate:
200 Stoner Ave
Shreveport, La 71101

Other ways to help:
Helping at the Day shelter, teaching basic life skill
Mass feeding, preparing weekly meals
Serve meals
Mentoring, basic skills, Bible studies
Social services, gather information from clients, transcribe files
Youth services

How to volunteer:
Contact the department for Volunteer Opportunities,
K.C. Kilpatrick Stone
(318) 424-3200

GoodWill Industries
Please see website for addresses,
http://goodwill.org

Goodwill is a well known and popular shopping center that keeps it's prices low for the repurposed items donated to them. Keeping these affordable for the public whether they are looking for knick-knacks, unique items, treasures, or just an entire wardrobe. Recycling, fixing up, and giving back all year long.

Where to donate:
With just under 10 locations and donation centers in the Shreveport-Bossier area, visit their website in order to find the most conveiniet for you.
http://goodwill.org

Other ways to help:
Donate online, even the littlest amount of money can go a long way. After all, it all adds up.
Mentoring
Tutoring
Item drives
Clothing drives
Employment training
Cooking instruction
Music, art, and pet therapy

Providence House
814 Cotton Street
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
(318) 221-7887

Providence House is a residential development center for homeless families with children, providing comprehensive support services for improving the family structure and moving the family into independent living.

Where to donate:
You can donate money online, as well as drop off clothing or other useful items at their Shreveport location.
814 Cotton Street
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101

Other ways to help:
Serve a meal
Gardening
Organizing, sort through donated items
Decorating, painting and cleaning
Shoe drive
Food drive
Clothing drive
Educational workshops, share a telent or a skill
Fundraising
Holiday gift drive

How to volunteer:
At their website, you can click on the link for Volunteer's Online Application.
http://www.theprovidencehouse.com/
You can apply here, or contact them by phone. Also on their site you can find a link for a specific list of events that require additional volunteer support.

Rescue Mission
Please see website for a list of addresses.
http://www.sbrescuemission.com/contact.php

The Rescue Mission is here to help people in need, especially the homeless and disadvantaged. Providing shelters for Men, Women and families, as well as a Thrift store and donation warehouse.

Where to donate:
You can either donate money online, or drop off donations (clothing, items, daily needs) at their Thrift store location,
6800 Mansfield Road
Shreveport, Louisiana 71108
Phone: (318) 621-9613
Fax: (318) 629-3568
Or contact the Administrative offices at
(318) 227-2868

Other ways to help:
Volunteers needed for:
Organize and help sort through donated items
Conduct a Chapel service
Support administration offices
Help at the thrift stores
Serve meals and help with Thanksgiving Dinner
Host a Needs Drive
Help with fundraising events
Serve in the medical and dental clinics

How to volunteer:
Several ways to volunteer at the Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission. You can either go to their website and apply online, or email them at
volunteers@sbrescuemission.com
Or another way to volunteer is to contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Anna Adams at
(318) 227-2868 EXT 4