Welcome to Volunteers of America of Greater New Orleans

Volunteers of America of Greater New Orleans has been "touching lives, building community" since the 1890s, when we started helping indigent women and children. Today, we extend a hand up to children, families, seniors and persons with disabilities through a wide array of helping programs in 16 parishes in south Louisiana. Since Hurricane Katrina, Volunteers of America has energized new initiatives to rebuild and help survivors recover. As part of a leading national nonprofit charity, Volunteers of America has a rich history and a promising future in south Louisiana.

What's New

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Got An Hour? Get Inspired
That's what Volunteers of America offers through tours of our Olympia Street Group Home in Mid-City. Everyone is invited to see what Volunteers of America is doing in our community and to 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 selected weekdays. RSVP Online or call (504)486-8664.

Watch 'Donate Your Car' TV Spots Classic or clunker, Volunteers of America invites you to donate your used car and turn it in a vehicle of hope to help others. See the classic red Mustang commercial. See the '55 Chevy spot. It's easy to donate. Click the icon at top right.

Special Friends 'Reach For The Stars'
Fifty local donors have stepped forward as founding members of our Reach for the Stars Society. This elite giving society recognizes those individuals and businesses who pledged a significant five-year commitment to Volunteers of America. Learn more and join us in applauding these visionaries.

The Terraces in Mid-City Now Leasing, Opening Ceremony, 1:30 pm March 26

Affordable housing for seniors is available at our new development, designed with amenities for persons 62 and above. Rent is based on income. The $35 million project at 3615 Tulane Ave., built by our Renaissance Neighborhood Development Corp., offers 200 one-bedroom units for low-income elders. Leasing information (504)482-2440. Learn more

Foster Care Adoption Commercial Debuts 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 helps spread the word. How many foster children in Louisiana seek adoptive parents? Find out, learn more.

Veterans Housing Program Changing Lives
One of Volunteers of America's newest programs is helping homeless veterans rebuild their lives. By providing housing, job training, support services and more, Veterans Transitional Housing enables veterans to make positive, lasting changes. The population of homeless vets has greatly increased since Hurricane Katrina. How many are there? Find out and learn more about how Volunteers of America is helping.

Faith In God Is Foundation For All We Do
All of Volunteers of America's services to uplift others is rooted in our faith in an loving God. We see our work to help people in need as a ministry, and we actively work to nurture our faith. Learn more.