The Community’s Mission
At the Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission, we are reminded daily that this is not just our Mission, it is truly the community’s Mission. Everything that happens within our walls is only possible because of the faithful…
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Standing in the Storm: The Mission’s Response to Hurricane Katrina and Beyond
In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast and displaced hundreds of thousands of people. Shreveport-Bossier quickly became a refuge for evacuees, and the Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission stood ready to respond. We joined forces…
The Finish Line – A New Beginning
Often times when we hear the word graduation, we picture caps flying in the air, tassels turning, and names being called across a stage. Here at the Mission, graduation sometimes looks a little different but…
Embracing a Life Longed For
Britney’s story is a powerful testament to God’s healing and transformation. Britney endured childhood trauma, entered juvenile detention at 11, and struggled with bipolar disorder, feelings of unworthiness, and substance abuse. On the brink of…
Finding Strength and Purpose
Edwin was born in Shreveport and moved to Texas as a child. Life was never easy for him. He carried intense anger and found himself struggling with an undiagnosed mental illness. Though Edwin was strong…
