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
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
Jasriel and Sasha: A Life-Changing Friendship
Jasriel was only six years old when she came to our Mentoring Children of Promise Program. She had no father and her mother was incarcerated, leaving her elderly grandmother to raise her, two older brothers and a younger sister. Thankfully, Sasha, a freshman at Tulane University, had applied to be a mentor with our program at just the right time to be paired with Jasriel. Read More
North Shore Support Program Helps Resident Facing Health Crises
When Shelly first came to our North Shore office, she was newly diagnosed with HIV and hepatitis C. She was very sick and tired, as she had been acting as the sole caregiver for her ex-husband. He was experiencing the final stages of AIDS, with kidney failure, dialysis three times per week and serious problems with mobility and activities of daily living. Shelly, with a master’s degree in social work, found herself in need of support from others. Read More
Child Wins Writing Contest with Story of Her Adoption
Emma has always known she was adopted and it’s something she takes great pride in. So when Emma decided to enter a writing contest at her school, she knew exactly what she would write about. 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
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
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
Volunteers of America Day in Washington D.C.
Volunteers of America Greater New Orleans, along with other VOA affiliates, had the wonderful opportunity to meet with our Senators and Representatives in Washington D.C. this week for Volunteers of America Day! Read More
Aliya’s Story
Aliya and her son, Ajani, have found beautiful workforce housing at The Groves at Mile Branch in Covington, LA. Read More
