About Us
Volunteers of America transforms
the lives of more than 63,000 persons in need each year. Through a
variety of helping programs in 16 south Louisiana parishes, we focus on
children, families, persons with disabilities and seniors.
From
adoption to mentoring for at-risk youth to helping veterans who are
homeless, we touch lives and build community, delivering personalized
care to each individual we serve.
Our organization is a locally managed, locally governed affiliate of Volunteers of America national, one of the country's oldest, largest, most comprehensive human service charities.
We serve Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington, Terrebonne, LaFourche, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, St. James, St. Mary, Assumption, Livingston and St. Helena Parishes.
Volunteers of America Greater New Orleans began working on the streets of New Orleans soon after our national organization was founded in 1896. The first mission of these pioneers was helping women and children in poverty. Always extending a hand up, Volunteers of America has evolved over the decades to meet our area’s deepest human needs.
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Programs
Adoption
Creates loving families through adoption, unites children in foster care with adoptive parents, serves birthparents, adoptive parents and community.
Auto Donation
Supports program services through donations of used cars, trucks, boats and RVs.
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Community Living Services
Community homes for adults and children with mental retardation and developmental disabilities.
Crisis Response Program
Helps persons experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties, with the goal of preventing suicides, in St. Tammany Parish
Elderly Protective Services
Prevents, remedies, halts or hinders abuse and neglect of seniors.
Faith In Action
Volunteers help St.Tammany seniors stay safe at home by providing transportation, help with housekeeping and other services.
Family Resource Center
Serves at-risk children and families with supportive services.
Health Services Support
Case management and services for persons with HIV/AIDS in NorthShore parishes.
Home Ownership Program
Affordable opportunities for first-time buyers.
LaChip Outreach
Outreach and education to enroll uninsured children in state LaChip program.
Lighthouse
Promotes academic achievement and character-building among children and their families through after school, summer enrichment.
Mental Health Services
Serves persons with chronic mental illness who are homeless by helping them live independently.
Mentoring Children of Promise
Adult mentors support children of incarcerated parents with friendship and role-modeling.
Permanent Supportive Housing
Helps person and families with low incomes and disabilities secure safe and secure housing.
Rental Assistant & Housing Support Services
Provides rental assistance and support services to persons who are homeless with mental illness and disabilities.
Repairs On Wheels
Minor home repairs to senior home owners in Orleans and Jefferson.
Residential Re-entry Program
Helps former offenders prepare for release by helping with family relationships, employment and drug abstinence.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Service opportunities for adult volunteers over age 55 in St. Tammany.
Single Room Occupancy (SRO)
Two facilities offer permanent housing, case management, employment and other support services to formerly homeless persons in recovery from substance abuse.
Supported Living Services
Helps persons with disabilities live independently.
Supportive Housing & Case Management
Serving homeless persons with disabilities on the NorthShore.
Veterans Transitional Housing Program
Housing and support services to help veterans who are homeless rebuild their lives.
Volunteer Services
Meaningful opportunities to youth, adults, seniors and groups. Serves as the community-wide coordinator for volunteers helping with the recovery.
Workforce Housing
Provides safe, affordable housing for families, seniors and persons with disabilities.
Volunteers of America Greater New Orleans is a non-profit human service
organization that helps more than 63,000 people in need each year
throughout 16 parishes in southeast Louisiana. You can help by donating your vehicle, stocks and mutual funds, and insurance, or making a planned gift or volunteering your time. Sign up today to learn more about our programs and services.
Volunteers of America serves these locations:
New Orleans 70112 70115 70116 70118 70119 70125 70130, Jefferson 70001 70002 70003 70005 70006 70123 70065, St. Tammany 70448 70420 70452 70460 70433, St Bernard 70032 70043 70044 70075 70085, Washington 70438 70427 70422, St. James 70086 70763 70086, St. Charles 70080 70030 70090, St. John 70084 70049 70051 70076, Tangipahoa 70401 70402 70403 70404, Plaquemines 70040 70037 70093 70082, Terrebonne 70397 70363 70353, LaFourche 70345 70354 70357 70345, St. Mary 70340 70514 70380, Assumption 70341 70341 70372, Livingston 70706 70727 70726, St. Helena 70441 70453