Health Matters--Homelessness: Health Begins With Housing

Published October 17, 2025 at 11:33 AM CDT

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Pastor Larry Otwell, Executive Director, Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission

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Donna Otwell, Director Women and Children's Services, Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission

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Sharpel Welch, Executive Director, Providence House

Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at 6 p.m. On this episode of Health Matters, we talk about homelessness in our community. Ranae Moran is joined by Pastor Larry Otwell, Executive Director of the Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission, Donna Otwell, Director of the Women and Children’s Program at the Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission, and Sharpel Welch, Executive Director of Providence House.

We delve into reasons why people face homelessness, obstacles they have to overcome, and solutions to break the homelessness cycle. We also talk about why our panelists are passionate about working with the homeless and the key programs their organizations provide.