U.S. Navy veteran Stanley needed a little help to get back on his feet, and now, thanks to the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust, other veterans like Stanley will have the assistance they need for years to come. Read More
Army veteran weathers life’s storms
Kenneth, a 10-year Army veteran, was living a clean life in Houston when Hurricane Harvey struck in late August. The storm washed away all his possessions but couldn’t break his spirit. So many things the average person takes for granted, such as a warm bed to sleep in and a kitchen to cook delicious meals… Read More
Veteran in Crisis Finds Friend, Advocate at Volunteers of America
Andre, born and raised in Kentwood, joined the Army and found success and satisfaction. But transitioning back to civilian life proved to be a challenge. He plunged into addiction and was losing hope. That is, until he met LaKiesha, a Veterans Services Case Manager with Volunteers of America Greater New Orleans. Read More
Marriott Volunteers Encourage Homeless with Hygiene Kits and Handwritten Notes
Sometimes when you are at your lowest, all you really want is for someone to show that they care. That’s why when volunteers from Marriott Hotels in the Greater New Orleans area came together to assemble hygiene kits for the homeless, they included positive, handwritten notes of encouragement. Read More
Team Depot Brightens Veterans’ Lives
Last month, 45 volunteers from eight different stores lent their time and expertise at The Cottages at Mile Branch, part of our workforce housing facility in Covington, by landscaping soon-to-be completed family homes. Read More
Billy: A Veteran Story
Billy is a New Orleans native who joined the Navy at age 18. After serving three years in the Navy working as a store-keeper, he was honorably discharged and returned home to New Orleans. Billy did not have many career options after returning home, but decided to start school at Delgado Community College. Not long… Read More
Steve Dooley “Flips the Script”
Steve Dooley’s life took many twists and turns before he arrived at Volunteers of America. He went from “zero to hero”, rising up from a tough background to being a social worker with two master’s degrees and as Steve jokes, “a theoretical Ph.D from the streets”. But a couple years ago the harsh economy took… Read More
Roosevelt Finds Faith
Roosevelt grew up in a religious family in St. James, Louisiana, but his life took a dark turn before he returned to his faith many years later. Roosevelt joined the military right out of high school. He worked as part of the Airborne infantry, parachuting out of planes and providing defense from the skies. He… Read More
The Home Depot Foundation Announces $105,000 Grant to Volunteers of America Greater New Orleans to Help Homeless Veterans
New Orleans, LA (October 4, 2011) – As part of its “Celebration of Service” initiative to honor U.S. military veterans, The Home Depot® Foundation today announced a $105,000 grant to New Orleans based Volunteers of America Greater New Orleans to address the critical housing needs of U.S. military veterans. This grant is part of almost… Read More
Jeff’s Story – Learning, Progressing, Moving Forward
Jeff is a native of Slidell who has recently reentered the work force after a year living in our Veterans Transitional Housing facility. This facility and program helps homeless veterans rebuild their lives by providing housing, job training, support services and more. Prior to coming to Volunteers of America Jeff served in the army as… Read More
