Nearly 30,000 children in Shreveport-Bossier live in poverty. Part of our mission is to encourage families to self-sufficiency and inspire children to seek education and opportunity. All of these programs are based at the Highland Center, 520 Olive St., Shreveport. You are always welcome to see what we do first hand!
The LightHouse after-school tutorial program
Contact: Eileen Czerwinski
(318) 221-8404
Academics come first at our after-school and summer tutoring program. It provides a structured environment at three community-based sites and three school-based sites. The program also encourages children from kindergarten through 12th grade to become better citizens through community service, field trips and character building activities.
Mentoring
Contact: Carolyn Hammond
Phone: (318) 221-2669
Everyone needs a role model, and our LightHouse kids are especially in need of adults who can answer their questions and show them the opportunities availalble. Our goal is to have a responsible, adult role model paired with each child in our LightHouse program. Volunteer mentors are asked to spend an hour a week with their mentee and commit to the program for at least a year.
Wyman’s Teen Outreach Program®
Contact: Eileen Czerwinski
Phone: (318) 221-8404
A comprehensive, evidence-based strategy meant to prepare youth for a successful future. Teens participate in clubs once a week for activities, discussion and volunteer service. learning.
