Sonyia has called her trailer in LaPlace home for more than 30 years. But the walk up to her front door had become unsafe, and she didn’t know where to turn for help. That’s when she found out about Volunteers of America. Read More
Vincent Embraces A Full Life, Thanks to Volunteers of America Family
Vincent, who was, born with Down syndrome, yearned for more independence. He found it with Volunteers of America’s Supported Living Services Program, and now he’s a man-about-town in Slidell. Read More
You Helped Travis When He Needed It Most
Can you imagine having no one to love you, to take care of you? Doubtful. That’s how Travis, age 19, felt when he walked through the doors at Volunteers of America a little over a year ago. Read More
You Enable Jeffery to Live a Full and Creative Life
Artist Jeffery Elkins of our Supported Living Services program has developmental delays. But thanks to your support, he enjoys a full life, even having his work featured in museums and art shows. Read More
The Journey to Achieving Dreams
Christopher has deep blue eyes, honesty, humility, and tenacity for animal care that drives him to pursue a career as a Veterinary Technician. His determination is strong as he works to overcome the challenges that are inherent in his developmental disability known as Asperger’s syndrome, which falls on the Autism spectrum. Individuals like Christopher often display characteristics such as loyalty and highly specified… Read More
Meet Terrell – A Special Olympian Champion!
Terrell is a native of New Orleans. He proudly graduated from McDonough 42. While in high school Terrell always wanted to play football, but was not able to make the team due to having a mild intellectual disability and a hearing impairment. After graduation, he started working odd jobs. His mother moved to Mississippi and… Read More
Meet Wilson!
Wilson is a man of few words, but do not underestimate him. He remembers the exact date of every significant day in his life. And if you tell him the date and year of your birthday, he can tell you what day of the week you were born. He loves to study maps and brochures… Read More
Taylor Flies High – Volunteers of America Helps Man with Autism Soar
Taylor Hardouin, a 28-year-old with autism, doesn’t have much to say. In fact, he rarely talks or shows emotion, even to Christy Cachere, his personal care assistant who works with him two days a week in Volunteers of America’s Supported Living Program. But one thing brings Taylor out of his shell—airplanes and flying. Every Wednesday, Christy takes him to… Read More
Clay Flourishes with the Help of Supportive Living Services
Clay was on and off the streets and living with his parents before Volunteers of America entered his life. Clay was not working at that time and he would wander aimlessly around the city, causing him to get into trouble. Clay started receiving services from Volunteers of America’s Supported Living Services program 14 years ago. … Read More
At Home in the Gayoso Community
Meet Kenny, a resident of Volunteers of America’s Gayoso group home. Gayoso is one of Volunteers of America’s 12 community homes located in residential neighborhoods in the New Orleans area. These homes provide services for adults with developmental disabilities. Each home has a comfortable, family-like environment where residents can get the care they need and… Read More
