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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.

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Help For Vets Who Are Homeless
An estimated 1,325 live in our area. Our program, to open next spring, will deliver many services to help them become productive community members. You can help a homeless vet by giving to help us help a vet. Generous donors have helped us reach $550,000 of our $600,000 campaign goal
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'Coming Back Home' Progresses Our post-Katrina housing initiative for working families has received $2 million in grants. We're building throughout the area.  Get  details.

Under Construction:  Covington, Mid-City, Gentilly, Lower Garden District  Volunteers of America is building affordable housing all around the metro area.  Interested in an affordable home in Gretna?  We have two for sale for eligible buyers.  Learn more. 

GolfStar Classic Save The Date:  April 13  Our major annual fundraiser for Adoption, with Cox Charities as Major Sponsor, will be at the Tournament Players Club.

 

 

Donors Make Lighthouse Shine  Join donors such as Louis J. Roussel, IIi, the E.J. and Marjory B. Ourso Family Foundation and Capital One in making the Lighthouse 21st Century program stronger.  We need $80,000 to fund our after-school program in 08-09Give now.

Awards For Boosting Recovery At Volunteers of America's National Conference, several worthy friends of our organization were honored.  Get more details. 

Highest Ranking For Effectiveness
The country's largest independent evaluator of charities recognizes Volunteers of America for sound fiscal management. 

Order Hope Is An Open Heart:  Children's Book  Featuring stories of some Gulf Coast families Volunteers of America helped after Hurricane Katrina, this heartwarming book is a project of our organization and Scholastic.  Some proceeds from sales benefit our counseling program for hurricane survivors.  You can buy it online. 

Ministry:  The Heart Of All We Do  Volunteers of America is guided by our faith to serve others.  Learn about our ministry and its relationship to our services.

Documentary Salutes Our Staff Higher Ground, an award-winnng documentary, focuses on Volunteers of America's Direct Support Professionals and their selfless actions in protecting persons with disabilities during and after Hurricane Katrina.  This inspirational film is a worthy salute to true heroes. See a clip, learn more.

 

 

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Services Provided
Children, Youth & Families
Adoption Services
Lighthouse 21st Century
Family Resource Center
Mentoring Children of Promise
Wendy's Wonderful Kids
LaCHIP Outreach
Mentor-Tracker
Mental Health
Mental Health Services
La. Spirit Crisis Counseling
Developmental Disability
Supported Living Services
Community Living Services
Community Enhancement
Volunteer Coordination
Help For Homeless Vets
Corrections
Residential Reentry Center