Education
The Arc Caddo-Bossier's Goldman School
The Arc Caddo-Bossier's Goldman School at the Highland Center is the second campus of their high-quality Child Development Center, serving children ages 8 weeks to 4 years old.
Lighthouse Teen Club
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Volunteers of America North Louisiana's Teen Club provides a safe haven for high school students to work on homework, plan for future careers, and serve the community.
Highland Community Library
Highland Community Library
Started by a local librarian, the Highland Community Library circulates donated books, and the computer lab is open 5 days per week.
GEMS
Literacy Volunteers
Highland Community Library
Girls Empowered for More Society
offer platforms and programming for girls to excel in S.T.E.M, leadership, & entrepreneurship.
Project I/O
Literacy Volunteers
Literacy Volunteers
Project I/O is a non-profit dedicated to providing digital literacy programs and advocating for broadband access for everyone.
Follow here for updates.
Literacy Volunteers
Literacy Volunteers
Literacy Volunteers
Literacy Volunteers at Centenary College hosts an Adult Reading Class at the pre-GED level each Thursday at 6pm.
ECOMonic - Workforce
Project Ayuda
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
An office of the National Association for Hispanic Elderly, Project Ayuda's training program helps seniors citizens re-enter the workforce.
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
The Highland Center hosts Kitchen Commissary space for food trucks and Artist Studios with 6 local artists.
Economic - Housing & Financial Support
Level Up
Homeownership
Homeownership
Volunteers of America North Louisiana's Level Up Program moves youth ages 18-24 into permanent supportive housing, while addressing current needs and past trauma experience.
Homeownership
Homeownership
Homeownership
The Highland Center is a HUD-Certified Housing Counseling Agency offering monthly First Time Homebuyers Workshops, free Housing Counseling, and Budget and Credit Assistance. Make an appointment now.
VITA Free Tax Preparation
VITA Free Tax Preparation
VITA Free Tax Preparation
Highland Center Ministries offers seasonal free tax preparation to households earning under $67,000 per year. Click here for more information.
Hand Up Loans
VITA Free Tax Preparation
VITA Free Tax Preparation
Highland Center Ministries offers a loan alternative to Pay-Day lending called Hand Up Loans for emergencies. Call (318) 673-8440 or schedule a Credit Management appointment.
Economic - Essentials
Meals
Basic Necessities
Basic Necessities
Highland Center Ministries hosts the free Highland Blessing Dinner on Thursdays at 5:30pm and a $5 Fellowship Lunch at 12pm on Tuesdays for adults.
Basic Necessities
Basic Necessities
Basic Necessities
Basic Necessities provides diapers, period products, and incontinence supplies
at no cost to people in the ArkLaTex
who are experiencing economic challenges.
Thrift Store
Basic Necessities
Clothing Closets
Affordable home goods are available for sale at the Highland Thrift Store. All proceeds support programs here. Open all Tuesdays and the 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 10am - 2pm.
Clothing Closets
Clothing Closets
Clothing is available at no cost on Tuesdays & Thrusdays from 12pm - 4pm. The Maggie Lee Closet hosts an annual uniform giveaway.
Community Lighthouse
During natural disasters, the Highland Center opens as Warming or Cooling Center in partnership with disaster response agencies.
Out of the Closet
Out of the Closet provides clothes to members of the LGBTQIA+ community and other marginalized individuals in need.
WELLNESS - HEALTH
The Bridge
The Bridge Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center's Adult Day Center offers vital respite for caregivers while providing individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias with engaging social opportunities.
Counselor: Walton Services LLC
Anquitra Walton, LPC-S, help adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, race related stress, relationships and life issues.
Counselor: Valencia & Social Therapy Project
Counselor: Valencia & Social Therapy Project
Valencia MHP is a professional mental health service that to help clients to heal mentally, physically, and spiritually. She is joined by P-LPC Patti Shelton.
Health Screenings
Health Screenings
Counselor: Valencia & Social Therapy Project
St. Luke's Episcopal Mobile Medical Ministry and MeSCO at LSU Health Shreveport, a student-run free clinic, regularly visit for free health screenings.
Lotus Studios SB
Health Screenings
Lotus Studios SB
Lotus Studios offers belly-dance, yoga, and drumming classes for movement and fun.
Senior Exercise
Health Screenings
Lotus Studios SB
Join us every Saturday at 10am for a free exercise class designed for seniors (and seniors at heart) focused on strength, balance, and heart health.
WELLNESS - Community
Church for the Highlands
Church for the Highlands
Church for the Highlands
St. Francis Episcopal Church for the Highland works to build the Beloved Community, where all people are welcomed to learn, heal, grow, and serve together.
NWLA RASA
Church for the Highlands
Church for the Highlands
NWLA RASA is empowering Latino and Hispanic communities in Northwest Louisiana by providing support, social, and educational services.
Highland Jazz & Blues Festival
Hosts of the annual Highland Jazz & Blues Festival, Highland Area Partnership, hosts community and cultural events.
Highland Neighborhood Association
Volunteers working to keep Highland a vibrant, creative, and historic neighborhood. Events include Second Saturday clean up's, quarterly neighborhood meetings, and more. Join.