Providence House

What Providence House does

Providence House is a private nonprofit residential treatment facility founded in 1988 in Shreveport, Louisiana, serving homeless families with children across Northwest Louisiana. Its core service is a residential program that combines emergency and transitional housing with case management for single men, single women, and married couples with children, plus an embedded Child Development Center that delivers a 100% S.T.E.A.M. early-childhood curriculum and a Workforce Development program operated in partnership with Bossier Parish Community College, offering certified courses such as CPR/First Aid, OSHA Ten, ServSafe, Customer Service, and Google IT. An Emergency Rental Assistance line extends services beyond in-residence families to Northwest Louisiana households at risk of eviction. Operations are housed at 814 Cotton Street (residential facility) and 825 Cotton Street (education building).

The business model is donation-dependent and event-driven: revenue streams include individual giving (Power of 25 at $25/month), in-kind contributions, corporate sponsorships (notably the annual Benteler Charity Golf Tournament), and institutional grants (including a $125,000 CenterPoint Energy Foundation grant for rental and mortgage assistance). Providence House holds top-tier nonprofit credentials (BBB Accredited Charity, Charity Navigator Four-Star, Candid Platinum Seal, Give.org accreditation) and goes to market through community-led channels (referral networks of social service agencies, churches, and healthcare providers) supported by organic social media, quarterly newsletters, and awareness events such as SleepOut 4 Independence and Give For Good. Services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors including Chris Mangin (CEO of Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport) and Alex Vozzella (Partner at Ayres, Shelton, Williams, Benson & Paine) and is led as of 2025 by Executive Director Sharpel Welch, who succeeded Verni Howard. No proprietary technology products, AI/ML capabilities, or capital-raising activity are evidenced in the source data.

Name

Providence House

Legal name

The Providence House

Website

https://theprovidencehouse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Providence House is a Shreveport, Louisiana nonprofit founded in 1988 that provides residential treatment, workforce development, and early-childhood education to homeless families with children across Northwest Louisiana, funded by donations, grants, and community partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIANAC

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Housing, Urban Planning & Community Development

SECONDARYBPAGAEAB

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

Keywords

• Homeless family services
• Transitional housing
• Workforce development
• Child development center
• Emergency rental assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Shreveport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Providence House relies on individual donors for ongoing support. The 'Power of 25' program encourages monthly giving of $25 to provide essentials like food, shelter, and education for families.
2. In-Kind Donations: The organization accepts in-kind donations of goods and supplies including bedding, cleaning supplies, hygiene products, infant supplies, and other necessities that help lower operating costs and direct more funds toward the mission.
3. Grant Funding: Providence House receives grant funding from foundations such as CenterPoint Energy Foundation ($125,000 grant for rental and mortgage assistance) and other institutional funders to support operations and specific programs.
4. Corporate Giving: Corporate partners and businesses contribute through sponsorship of events like the Benteler Charity Golf Tournament, direct donations, and employee giving programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Providence House operates a residential treatment facility for homeless families with children in Northwest Louisiana, providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, case management, workforce development training, and early childhood education. Services are delivered directly at the organization's facilities in Shreveport and are provided at no cost to participants, funded by donations, grants, and community contributions. The program targets single men, single women, and married couples with children to help them achieve self-sufficiency and break the cycle of homelessness.

Product overview

Providence House is a nonprofit residential treatment facility serving homeless families with children in Northwest Louisiana. The organization operates as a unified social services program rather than a software platform, providing a comprehensive portfolio of interconnected services: core residential housing and family support services, a Child Development Center with S.T.E.A.M. curriculum for children, a Workforce Development Program in partnership with Bossier Parish Community College offering certified job skills training (CPR, ServSafe, OSHA, Customer Service, Google IT), and Emergency Rental Assistance. All services are designed to work together to address the root causes of homelessness and help families achieve self-sufficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 673 families have completed the program and achieved self-sufficiency since 1988
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Chris Mangin (Board Member)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Chris Mangin, CEO of Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Academic Medical Center, joined the 2025 Board of Directors, bringing healthcare leadership expertise and community connections.
• Alex Vozzella (Board Member)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Alex Vozzella, Partner at Ayres, Shelton, Williams, Benson & Paine, LLC, joined the 2025 Board of Directors, bringing legal expertise and community leadership.
• Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Providence House and BPCC offer workforce development courses on the Providence House campus including CPR & First Aid, Industrial Readiness Training (IRT), OSHA Ten, ServSafe, Customer Service, and Google IT certifications. BPCC certified courses provide job skills training to help residents achieve employment and self-sufficiency.
• Shreveport Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShreveport Police Department officers conducted Junior SPD Officer program for children at Providence House, helping youth connect with community heroes and law enforcement in positive ways.
• Krewe of AtlasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKrewe of Atlas collected items to renovate a space for homeless families, and Providence House named a residential room in their honor.
• Community Foundation of North LouisianamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Foundation hosts the annual Give For Good giving event in which Providence House participates as one of the featured nonprofits raising vital funds.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Family Promise: National nonprofit network dedicated to ending family homelessness through shelter, prevention, and stabilization programs. Operates a comparable holistic model serving families with children, making it the closest direct peer to Providence House.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: National network of diocesan social service agencies providing housing assistance, family support, and emergency services. Comparable mission and revenue model of donations and grants supporting vulnerable populations.
• Salvation Army: Major international social services and shelter provider. Historically operated Providence House when it was founded as Evergreen House in 1988; offers overlapping emergency shelter, transitional housing, and family support services at much larger national scale.
• Volunteers of America: Large national nonprofit providing housing, workforce development, and family support services across multiple states. Directly comparable holistic services portfolio including family homelessness programs and community-based education.

Emerging players

• Habitat for Humanity International: Affordable housing nonprofit with local Northwest Louisiana affiliates. Partial overlap on housing stability mission but focuses on homeownership pathways rather than emergency/transitional shelter and workforce development.

Others

• National Alliance to End Homelessness: Policy and advocacy organization focused on preventing and ending homelessness nationally. Adjacent rather than directly competitive; provides research, federal funding advocacy, and best-practice frameworks that inform frontline providers like Providence House.

Regional players

• YWCA Northwest Louisiana: Regional peer organization serving the same Shreveport-Bossier area with family-focused services including housing support, domestic violence intervention, and workforce development. Directly comparable target geography and beneficiary population.
• Family Promise of Shreveport-Bossier: Local affiliate addressing family homelessness in the same Shreveport-Bossier market. Operates a comparable family-shelter model and competes for the same regional donor base and referral networks as Providence House.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PHShreveport
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/rachel112068
• Facebookfacebook.com/providencehouse
• Instagraminstagram.com/providencehouse

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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