Not Every American Lives the American Dream

Director of Supported Living Services Heather Matthews had the chance to meet Governor John Bel Edwards in Baton Rouge. The Governor spoke about the importance of organizations like Volunteers of America that enable individuals with disabilities to thrive in our community.

The American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) honored Marvette Harris, a Direct Support Professional at Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana, as the recipient of the 2019 National Direct Support Professional of the Year award. Harris joins more than four dozen other recipients of ANCOR’s 2019 Direct Support Professional of the Year awards, chosen from a field of nearly 350 outstanding nominees.

Donating your car helps us do so much. Your donation funds charitable programs that help children seeking adoptive parents, mentoring and enrichment programs for at-risk youth and support for persons with disabilities. Donating your car helps us serve veterans who are homeless and provides lasting solutions for homeless persons in recovery from substance abuse.