Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana
Helping America's Most Vulnerable
Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana has been part of Debbie’s family for 39 years—because of you and others who have supported our mission along the way. As a child, Debbie (left) was diagnosed with mild cerebral palsy and an intellectual disability. She lived with her family until she was 17, when they could not take… Read More
It’s been a tough year for 55-year-old Kevin, but your support gave him back his freedom. Kevin completely lost his sight on May 6, 2018, when surgery to reverse the effects of diabetes on his eyes failed. Suddenly, his world went dark, and he couldn’t navigate the steep steps to his front door. That’s when… Read More
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
