THE WARRIOR'S
FAMILY CENTER

For every Warrior |  For every moment

moment (mō′mənt) noun   A specific point in time of great SIGNIFICANCE, VALUE, or IMPORTANCE that is gratifying or noteworthy.

IT'S FREE!

AND EXCLUSIVELY FOR THOSE
CURRENTLY WEARING THE UNIFORM
OF OUR MILITARY!

Created out of a desire to serve our currently serving Warriors in a way like never before, the Center (as we like to call it) is YOUR place. If you are currently serving, this small event venue is for you to use for the moments in your life.

Opening mid-2019, the Warrior's Family Center has hosted, on average, over 300 events each year. Warriors of all walks of life have held everything from baby showers, wedding showers, and birthday parties to promotions ceremonies, leadership classes, and retirements, we've even hod the honor to host a few weddings and memorial services.
So, are you...

  • Planning party for family, friends, or coworkers?
  • Wanting to have a meeting, think tank, or off-site in a private and comfortable place?
  • Celebrating a milestone?
  • Starting a new chapter?
  • Getting a group for military spouses together?
  • Needing a base of operations to do a service project?
  • Is there something else your creative brain is thinking of?
  • You may even be wanting to fire up the grill and get your cookout on!  

Well, here's the deal!

You'll have to bring your own grill with you for that cookout, but this might just be the place for you.

MAKE YOUR
RESERVATION

Here's what you need to know...

  • Because of the nature and mission of our organization, this venue is exclusively for our currently serving service-members stationed in and around the Shreveport/Bossier area, and anyone married to them. 

  • Use of The Center is completely free, no questions asked.

  • Reservations are handled on a first come, first served basis. We ask that you fill out the online form below to begin the process. Once completed, Cristina Hatt, our Family Center Manager, will contact you.

  • We can easily schedule a tour prior to final booking if you've never seen the venue in person.

  • If you have an event that strictly benefits our Warriors, then we can talk about that on a one-on-one basis (we reserve the right to deny these events in the effort to ensure our Warriors have first right of refusal.)

FUN
FACTS

The Center is 3,000+ square feet and comes equipped with all this, and more...

  • Two living-room style sitting areas and three table-top sitting areas
  • An 85" Smart TV for presentations and sound system for your favorite tunes (no mics are needed in the room)
  • A coffee bar
  • The Lil Warrior's Kids' Corner play area
  • A 25' bar top
  • Warm, modern lighting
  • Eight 60" round tables and 64 chairs
    • You will find the room set with five round tables (with black linens) and eight chairs each. 
  • A "staging area" for you to keep your supplies
  • A pub-table style podium
  • Two options for chairs for the official party of promotions and retirements
  • A large entryway desk


You are responsible for suppling:.

  • Any food and beverages you wish to have available
  • Ice and ice chests
  • Your own paper goods
  • Your own table cloths for kid-centered events
  • Any decorations you wish to use
  • Military flags needed for ceremonies
  • Extra chairs and tables, if needed.

A FEW
GUIDELINES

Everything has guidelines, here's ours...

  • No alcohol of any kind is allowed on premises (no exceptions).

  • Setup and Cleanup must take place within your scheduled reservation time on the same day as your event. 

  • Entrance to the Warrior Warehouse or office area is prohibited.

  • Should you have to cancel your event, you must let us know as early as possible.

  • Please do not nail or staple things on the walls.

  • The Lil Warrior's Kid's Corner is reserved for children preschool and under. Children can not be left unsupervised.

  • You are responsible for cleaning the venue prior to the end of your reserved time, including vacuuming, taking out trash, returning any moved furnishings to their correct place, etc. 

Failure to follow these guidelines could result in automatic rejection of any future events you wish to host. 
"This event was a great success for my family and friends. The team was awesome in communicating with us in setting everything up."
"We had a blast AGAIN using the Center. My friends and I have hosted many parties at the Center and it feels like a second home to us filled with so many memories."
"We are so thankful for the event room and the ease of not having to worry about a crowded area or paying large amounts of money for parties."
"It was great. We really enjoyed the space and everyone admire the facility."

FIND US!

We're located at

4000 VIKING DRIVE, SUITE A
BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111

  • Right off I-220 in North Bossier
  • In between Airline Drive and Swan Lake Road
  • Minutes away from Target, Wal-Mart, Kroger, and Sam's Club. 
  • 1.5 miles from Army, Navy, and Marine Guard/Reserve Units
  • 5 miles from Barksdale AFB's North Gate
  • 9 miles from Barksdale's East Side Housing

RESERVE

THE CENTER

Want to reserve The Center for your next event? Then just click the link below and fill out the form to start the process.

Once submitted, our Family Center Manager, Cristina Hatt, will get in touch with you to finalize the reservation or to adjust as needed.
THE FINE PRINT:
  • The Center is reserved on a first come, first served basis.
  • Filling out this form DOES NOT automatically reserve the room. 
  • This form helps us determine official availability.
  • This availability calendar does not determine official availability. 
  • This calendar includes approved scheduled events only.
  • Recently submitted events are not included and might impact availability.
  • Because of the remote nature of our Lead Team, we kindly ask that you please refrain from calling or messaging us to check availability.

SPONSOR

THE CENTER

WITH A $100 MONTHLY DONATION

Want to help make the next moments happen in the lives of Warriors and military families, while also ensuring more and more needs are met as they arise? Then you're in the right spot!
WHO CAN SPONSOR?
Businesses, Organizations,
Families, & Individuals

WHY SHOULD I SPONSOR?
Because you'll ensure we continue to offer this free resource to our Warriors. You'll be helping cover expenses associated with things like maintenance and cleaning, expansion and updating, furnishings and supplies, internet and technology, safety and security, and much more...all while also ensuring our Warriors and military families are connected to the trusted resources they need, when they need them. 
WHAT AMOUNT IS NEEDED?
We ask that sponsors set up a recurring minimum donation of $100 a month.

WHAT CAN SPONSORS EXPECT?
  • To have their logo placed on this webpage. 
  • To have their logo and contact information placed on our brand new digital signage inside the Family Center.
  • To receive monthly updates on how your contributions are being used to make a difference. 
WANT TO SPONSOR?
Just click the Sponsor the Center button and follow the steps to create your donation! 

Average Annual Events

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324

Average Annual Attendance

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8,248

MADE POSSIBLE BY THE GENEROSITY OF THESE PARTNERS: