The holidays are a little bit easier for 10 veterans living in one of Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana’s residential communities because of the generosity of the Home Depot Foundation. Read More
Your Support Is Helping Veterans Like Christopher Get Back On Their Feet
U.S. Army veteran Christopher had no place to turn when he became homeless, but now, his future is bright, thanks to your generosity. Read More
RSVP honors the continuing service of its veteran volunteers
Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana hosted a special Veterans Corps Pinning Ceremony and breakfast on Veterans Day to honor senior citizens who are military veterans in its Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Read More
Blind Army Veteran Feels Right At Home Again
Chester lost his sight about two years ago, but Volunteers of America helped him stay safe in his home. Read More
Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust ensures veterans like Stanley get back on their feet
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
