Sharpel Welch details her background and being the Executive Director of The Providence House!
Thu, 07/03/2025 - 11:39pm
1. Tell us about your family when growing up and where you lived: I was born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, and am the oldest of four children. I was born to a young mother and wife – just 16 years old at the time – who had to step into adulthood earlier than expected. She was also the eldest child of eight, so I spent much of my childhood surrounded by my aunts and uncles, many of whom felt more like siblings to me. My grandmother played a central role in raising us – not only her own children, but also my siblings and several other children in the community.
