More than a meal
Rise318 outreach is about showing up consistently, listening, building trust, and helping people connect with additional resources when support is needed.
Rise318 serving Shreveport
Community support that helps people rise.
Rise318 uplifts underserved individuals and families through outreach, veteran services, life-skills education, mentorship, case management, and compassionate community care.
250+Meals served through community outreach
8Programs and service areas supporting the community
1Mission: help people rise with dignity
318Community-centered focus and local impact
Rise & Restore in Action
Real people serving our community.
These original Rise318 photos show volunteers preparing and serving hot meals, welcoming community members, and creating a respectful space where neighbors can connect.
Rise & Restore began serving in April 2026 and continues bringing food, compassion, and hope directly to the community.
Help sustain the outreach
Donations and volunteers help provide food, serving supplies, water, hygiene items, transportation, and other essentials for future community service events.
About Rise318
Reviving hope. Inspiring change. Supporting every journey.
Rise318 exists to strengthen families and communities by providing resources, support, and pathways toward growth and stability.
We believe every individual deserves compassion, opportunity, and a safe place to turn. Our programs are designed to meet immediate needs while also helping people build confidence, life skills, and long-term direction.
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Compassion firstWe serve with dignity, respect, and genuine care for every person.
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Support with purposeOur work addresses both urgent needs and long-term community growth.
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Partnership and unityWe work alongside families, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners.
Board & Leadership
The people helping guide Rise318.
Rise318 separates board governance, program leadership, and youth leadership so each role is represented clearly.
Board of Directors
Board officers support organizational governance, accountability, records, and financial oversight.
Nita Calloway
Vice PresidentSupports board leadership, governance, and organizational decision-making.
Danetta Brown
TreasurerSupports financial oversight, recordkeeping, and responsible stewardship of resources.
Bresha Caldwell
SecretarySupports board records, meeting documentation, and organizational correspondence.
Staff & Program Leadership
Program leaders help coordinate Rise318 services, volunteers, outreach, and daily community work.
Christopher Morgan
Homeless OutreachSupports Rise & Restore outreach activities and service to people experiencing homelessness.
Tasia Johnson
Youth & Family ProgramsSupports programs, activities, and resources created for youth and families.
Shatiya Williams
Human Resources & Volunteer ComplianceSupports volunteer processes, team documentation, and organizational compliance.
Ursla Williams
Director of Reentry ProgramLeads reentry support for returning citizens through individualized planning, mentorship, employment readiness, housing and resource referrals, accountability, and community reintegration.
Youth Leadership
Rise318 gives young people a meaningful role in service, engagement, and community involvement under adult supervision.
Auz’sia Calloway
Youth Volunteer Engagement CoordinatorAssists with youth engagement, volunteer activities, and community service events.
Programs
Support services built around community needs.
Rise318 offers practical, people-centered programs that help individuals and families move forward.
Rise & Restore Outreach
Providing hot meals, essentials, and hope to individuals and families in need throughout our community.
Program support
Community outreach includes hot meal distributions, essential supplies, compassionate connection, and referrals to helpful local resources.
Pathways to Purpose — Youth Mentorship
Mentoring and guiding youth to discover their purpose, build confidence, and create brighter futures.
Program support
Youth receive positive mentorship, goal-setting guidance, confidence-building activities, and encouragement as they plan for their futures.
Rise Life Skills Academy
Equipping individuals with essential life skills, education, and resources to achieve self-sufficiency.
Program support
Practical learning covers financial literacy, communication, household skills, organization, personal development, and everyday independence.
Kings in the Making
Developing young men into strong leaders through mentorship, character building, life skills, and empowerment.
Program support
Young men build leadership, character, confidence, accountability, and practical life skills alongside positive adult mentors.
Strong Roots Parenting Program
Supporting mothers, fathers, and families with parenting resources, education, encouragement, and tools to build strong, healthy, and lasting relationships.
Program support
Families gain practical parenting education, relationship-building tools, resource connections, peer encouragement, and a welcoming support network.
Honor & Rise Initiative — Veterans Support
Honoring veterans by providing resources, support, referrals, and assistance to help them transition and thrive in civilian life.
Program support
Veterans and military families receive transition guidance, resource navigation, referrals, advocacy, and follow-up assistance.
Bridge to Stability
Connecting individuals and families to resources, assistance, and opportunities for long-term stability and growth.
Program support
Individuals and families receive needs-based guidance, resource connections, referrals, and support identifying practical next steps toward stability.
Case Management & Reentry
Providing returning citizens and families with individualized planning, mentorship, employment readiness, housing and resource referrals, accountability, and support for successful community reintegration.
Program support
Returning citizens and their families receive coordinated planning, referrals, readiness support, mentorship, accountability, and continued reintegration guidance.
Impact
How Rise318 makes a difference.
Our approach is simple: connect, support, and help people move forward with hope and practical next steps.
People reach out for help, information, or partnership and are welcomed with dignity and respect.
We identify needs and provide direct services, guidance, referrals, or opportunities to engage with our programs.
Rise318 helps people build momentum through resources, mentoring, life skills, and community connection.
Get Involved
Help Rise318 serve more people.
You can be part of the impact through donations, volunteering, sponsorships, and community partnerships.
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Donate
Support meals, program supplies, youth development, outreach events, and family-centered services.
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Volunteer
Help with food outreach, mentoring, community events, administrative support, and program activities.
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Partner
Businesses, organizations, and sponsors can help expand opportunities and strengthen community reach.
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Contact
Tell us how Rise318 can help.
Reach out for support, referrals, volunteer opportunities, sponsorships, or general questions.