About - The Renewal Center

Who we are

We are a nonprofit 501(C)3 that is a Christ-Centered Ministry assisting those in need to find hope and healing through the gospel. We want to assist anyone who may be struggling and provide them with the resources and support they need to get back on their feet. We believe that everyone deserves a chance, and we will do everything we can to help anyone who comes to us for assistance. We want to make a difference in the lives of those we serve, and we are hopeful that our work will make a positive impact in our community.

Our Board of Directors

The Renewal Center Director, Billy Varner, strives to provide support for the less fortunate in everything that he does representing the organization, as well as, in his personal life. His outreach efforts started while volunteering with The Wellspring, but within two weeks, The Wellspring offered him fulltime employment. His devotion to the care and wellbeing of veterans has taken him all over Northeast Louisiana, from Lake Providence to Lincoln Parish, and down to St. Joseph. Along the way, he saw time and time again men, women, and children with no access to the services they needed. This sparked a light in Mr. Varner, and he knew he must do something. With the help of the other members of the board below, The Renewal Center was born!

Bio coming soon

Our Partners

Thanks to the dedicated support of local churches, we are able to provide hope and help to those who need it most. We’re so grateful for the tireless work of these churches and their commitment to making a difference in our community. Additionally, this support is supplemented by the generosity of area organizations and local independent dentists and doctors, who provide The Renewal Center with medical supplies, clothing, food, and direct service.

Our Future

Thanks to the unwavering and tremendous support The Renewal Center has received, we are on the cusp of being able to expand our services. However, in order to do so, we must also expand our infrastructure. We plan to build new additions to our facility that will allow us to serve more clients by offering additional shelter space and transitional housing, expanded dining services, new educational opportunities, and a community garden. We will also be able to provide more jobs for our community. We are very excited about these plans and we know that with the support of our community, we will be able to make them a reality.

Please click on the images below to enlarge.

New Building Renderingsl-Render 1-1

New Building Renderingsl-Render 3-1

New Building Renderingsl-Render 4-1

New Building Renderingsl-Render 2-1

Renewal Center Garden Master Plan-24X36-1

What Does It Mean To Be

"The Hands And Feet Of Jesus"?

Just as Jesus did, at The Renewal Center, we strive everyday to come alongside the hurting and hopeless to provide comfort and healing. Our staff and community of volunteers strive tirelessly to meet people where they are and help them move forward.