Thank You Donors See a complete list of 2008-2009 Volunteers of America Greater New Orleans donors
Dads Get Their Due At The Terraces
On June 18, our Terraces at Tulane celebrated a 
Father’s Day event, honoring all fathers & grandfathers living there. The Terraces at Tulane is comprised of 200 one-bedroom units and provides housing for senior residents, age 62 and older, with incomes at or below 50% of Area Median Income. The dads were treated to tasty food and decorations aplenty.
The gentlemen of the Terraces sat at tables, served food by staff restaurant-style. “This is wonderful!” said Mr. Andrew Kish, a Terraces resident (pictured on the far left).
Thanks to Dionne Campfield, Senior Service Coordinator (pictured alongside Terraces residents), and Terraces staff for another successful celebration!
Entergy Creates A Dream Come True
Entergy recently partnered with Volunteers of America and provided landscaping and exterior paint touch ups to the home of Willie Martin. Willie Martin receives services from Volunteers of America’s Supported Living Program. This program provides assistance to persons with disabilities so they may live independently in their own home. “We’re excited to be out here today with Willie and excited to be in partnership with Volunteers of America”, Robert Spencer, Director of Talent Management and Inclusion for Entergy, said. Pictured is Willie with Entergy Volunteers. Thanks to Entergy for their volunteers and great effort!
Announcing New Board Member, Paul Graff
Volunteers of America Greater New Orleans announces Paul W. Graff has joined its Board of Directors.
Mr. Graff, a graduate of LSU, is President of Ideal Industrial Supply and has been engaged with Volunteers of America for nearly 13 years in various volunteer efforts.
Affordable Apartments Now Leasing
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nformation online or call (504) 944-8884
This latest affordable housing development in our Coming Back Home initiative nears completion. Elysian Courtyards offers beautifully renovated one- and two-bedroom apartments with amenities. Rents are based on income for qualified applicants. Coming Back Home is our commitment to rebuilding 1,000 units of affordable housing for workforce families and seniors in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
What's On Our 'Wish List'?
Volunteers of America often is asked what we need to help others. We have many easy-to-give items--from new clothing to toiletries--on our wish list. Check it out.
Veterans Housing Program Changing Lives
By providing housing, job training, support services and more, Veterans Transitional Housing enables veterans who are homeless make positive, lasting changes. The population of homeless vets has greatly increased since Hurricane Katrina. How many are there? Get details. Read the story of a vet who changed his life through our program.
Playing Golf To Promote Adoptive Families
That's what many players did at our GolfStar Classic. Tournament proceeds of $90,960, presented by Tommy Fonseca, President/CEO, Fore!Kids Foundation, to our President/CEO Jim LeBlanc, benefit Volunteers of America Adoption Program. Learn how we place newborns with adoptive parents and help unite children in state custody with forever families. It's Never Too Early To Plan A Day At The TPC Mark your calendar for March 1, 2011, when the next GolfStar Classic will be at the beautiful Tournament Players Club of Louisiana.
Bringing Seniors Back Home
Read the Times-Picayune article on The Terraces opening.
Officials and special guests cut the ribbon on The Terraces, our affordable housing development for seniors. Read the list of dignitaries at the opening. The Terraces, 3615 Tulane Ave., built by our Renaissance Neighborhood Development Corp., offers 200 one-bedroom units with security and amenities. Rent is based on income. Leasing information (504)482-2440. Learn more about senior housing.
Take An Emotionally Inspiring 60 Minutes
Want to be inspired? Take a tour of our Olympia Street Group Home in Mid-City. Everyone is invited to see what we're doing in our community and meet some of those we serve. Please join us. We guarantee you will be inspired, and we promise to get you out in an hour. Tours start at 11 am on July 22, Aug. 5, 19, Sept. 2, 16, 30 and Oct 14. RSVP Online or call (504)486-8664.
Watch Auto Donation Videos See the current Donate Your Car ad. Volunteers of America invites you to donate your used car and turn it in a vehicle of hope to help others. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. See the classic red Mustang auto donation spot. See the '55 Chevy auto donation spot. Whether your car is a classic or clunker, it's easy to donate. Donate your car online
Special Friends 'Reach For The Stars'
Fifty local donors are founding members of our Reach for the Stars Society. This elite giving society recognizes individuals and businesses who pledged a significant five-year commitment to Volunteers of America. Learn more, join us in applauding these visionaries.
Van Donation Memorializes Greg Coogan
There are many ways and reasons to donate a vehicle to Volunteers of America. The family of the late Greg Coogan made a gift of his van to Knights of Columbus Queen of Peace Church Council 12072, which in turn donated it to our organization. All donated vehicles fund our programs to help people in need. Jerry Coogan, shown with CEO Jim LeBlanc and Nick Lonergan, Knights of Columbus, says his brother was giving and generous and would have liked to see the van go to a good cause. Thanks to all for this generous donation.
Foster Care Adoption Commercial Promotes Families 
Watch Now. Volunteers of America works with Wendy's Wonderful Kids to find forever families for children in foster care eligible for adoption. Our TV spots help spread the word. How many foster children in Louisiana seek adoptive parents? Find the answer, learn more about adopting foster kids
Faith In God Is Foundation For All We Do
All of Volunteers of America's services to uplift others are rooted in our faith in a loving God. We see our work to help people in need as a ministry, and we actively work to nurture our faith. Learn more.
Non-Discrimination Statement Volunteers of America Greater New Orleans (VOAGNO) recognizes the uniqueness each person brings to the organization and that diversity makes the organization more effective. It has been, and will continue to be the policy of VOAGNO to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The objective of VOAGNO is to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation or other protected category. All employment related decisions are made by using objective standards based on an individual's qualifications and without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation or other protected category. The Affirmative Action Plan is available to all employees and applicants for review during normal VOAGNO business hours. Employee bulletin boards include the agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Employment Policy Policy and a notice that the Affirmative Action plan is available in the Human Resources office for employee review.
Volunteers of America of Greater New Orleans shall not refuse services in any program on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, religion, national/ethnic origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, Veteran status or any other class protected by law in the administration of its programs, in the eligibility of program participants, in the provision of services to applicants or clients.
Thank You Donors See a complete list of 2008-2009 Volunteers of America Greater New Orleans donors
Dads Get Their Due At The Terraces
On June 18, our Terraces at Tulane celebrated a Father’s Day event, honoring all fathers & grandfathers living there. The Terraces at Tulane is comprised of 200 one-bedroom units and provides housing for senior residents, age 62 and older, with incomes at or below 50% of Area Median Income. The dads were treated to tasty food and decorations aplenty.
The gentlemen of the Terraces sat at tables, served food by staff restaurant-style. “This is wonderful!” said Mr. Andrew Kish, a Terraces resident (pictured on the far left).
Thanks to Dionne Campfield, Senior Service Coordinator (pictured alongside Terraces residents), and Terraces staff for another successful celebration!
Entergy Creates A Dream Come True
Entergy recently partnered with Volunteers of America and provided landscaping and exterior paint touch ups to the home of Willie Martin. Willie Martin receives services from Volunteers of America’s Supported Living Program. This program provides assistance to persons with disabilities so they may live independently in their own home. “We’re excited to be out here today with Willie and excited to be in partnership with Volunteers of America”, Robert Spencer, Director of Talent Management and Inclusion for Entergy, said. Pictured is Willie with Entergy Volunteers. Thanks to Entergy for their volunteers and great effort!
Announcing New Board Member, Paul Graff
Volunteers of America Greater New Orleans announces Paul W. Graff has joined its Board of Directors.
Mr. Graff, a graduate of LSU, is President of Ideal Industrial Supply and has been engaged with Volunteers of America for nearly 13 years in various volunteer efforts.
Affordable Apartments Now Leasing
Information online or call (504) 944-8884
This latest affordable housing development in our Coming Back Home initiative nears completion. Elysian Courtyards offers beautifully renovated one- and two-bedroom apartments with amenities. Rents are based on income for qualified applicants. Coming Back Home is our commitment to rebuilding 1,000 units of affordable housing for workforce families and seniors in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
What's On Our 'Wish List'?
Volunteers of America often is asked what we need to help others. We have many easy-to-give items--from new clothing to toiletries--on our wish list. Check it out.
Veterans Housing Program Changing Lives
By providing housing, job training, support services and more, Veterans Transitional Housing enables veterans who are homeless make positive, lasting changes. The population of homeless vets has greatly increased since Hurricane Katrina. How many are there? Get details. Read the story of a vet who changed his life through our program.
Playing Golf To Promote Adoptive Families
That's what many players did at our GolfStar Classic. Tournament proceeds of $90,960, presented by Tommy Fonseca, President/CEO, Fore!Kids Foundation, to our President/CEO Jim LeBlanc, benefit Volunteers of America Adoption Program. Learn how we place newborns with adoptive parents and help unite children in state custody with forever families. It's Never Too Early To Plan A Day At The TPC Mark your calendar for March 1, 2011, when the next GolfStar Classic will be at the beautiful Tournament Players Club of Louisiana.
Bringing Seniors Back Home
Read the Times-Picayune article on The Terraces opening.
Officials and special guests cut the ribbon on The Terraces, our affordable housing development for seniors. Read the list of dignitaries at the opening. The Terraces, 3615 Tulane Ave., built by our Renaissance Neighborhood Development Corp., offers 200 one-bedroom units with security and amenities. Rent is based on income. Leasing information (504)482-2440. Learn more about senior housing.
Take An Emotionally Inspiring 60 Minutes
Want to be inspired? Take a tour of our Olympia Street Group Home in Mid-City. Everyone is invited to see what we're doing in our community and meet some of those we serve. Please join us. We guarantee you will be inspired, and we promise to get you out in an hour. Tours start at 11 am on July 22, Aug. 5, 19, Sept. 2, 16, 30 and Oct 14. RSVP Online or call (504)486-8664.
Watch Auto Donation Videos See the current Donate Your Car ad. Volunteers of America invites you to donate your used car and turn it in a vehicle of hope to help others. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. See the classic red Mustang auto donation spot. See the '55 Chevy auto donation spot. Whether your car is a classic or clunker, it's easy to donate. Donate your car online
Special Friends 'Reach For The Stars'
Fifty local donors are founding members of our Reach for the Stars Society. This elite giving society recognizes individuals and businesses who pledged a significant five-year commitment to Volunteers of America. Learn more, join us in applauding these visionaries.
Van Donation Memorializes Greg Coogan There are many ways and reasons to donate a vehicle to Volunteers of America. The family of the late Greg Coogan made a gift of his van to Knights of Columbus Queen of Peace Church Council 12072, which in turn donated it to our organization. All donated vehicles fund our programs to help people in need. Jerry Coogan, shown with CEO Jim LeBlanc and Nick Lonergan, Knights of Columbus, says his brother was giving and generous and would have liked to see the van go to a good cause. Thanks to all for this generous donation.
Foster Care Adoption Commercial Promotes Families
Watch Now. Volunteers of America works with Wendy's Wonderful Kids to find forever families for children in foster care eligible for adoption. Our TV spots help spread the word. How many foster children in Louisiana seek adoptive parents? Find the answer, learn more about adopting foster kids
Faith In God Is Foundation For All We Do
All of Volunteers of America's services to uplift others are rooted in our faith in a loving God. We see our work to help people in need as a ministry, and we actively work to nurture our faith. Learn more.
Non-Discrimination Statement Volunteers of America Greater New Orleans (VOAGNO) recognizes the uniqueness each person brings to the organization and that diversity makes the organization more effective. It has been, and will continue to be the policy of VOAGNO to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The objective of VOAGNO is to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation or other protected category. All employment related decisions are made by using objective standards based on an individual's qualifications and without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation or other protected category. The Affirmative Action Plan is available to all employees and applicants for review during normal VOAGNO business hours. Employee bulletin boards include the agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Employment Policy Policy and a notice that the Affirmative Action plan is available in the Human Resources office for employee review.
Volunteers of America of Greater New Orleans shall not refuse services in any program on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, religion, national/ethnic origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, Veteran status or any other class protected by law in the administration of its programs, in the eligibility of program participants, in the provision of services to applicants or clients.