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The members of the National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW) announced the election of Melissa Haley as their 14th national president. Haley is the Director of Supportive Services at Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana. In her current role at Volunteers of America, she manages the behavioral health and permanent supportive housing services for vulnerable populations, including veterans, throughout the 16 parishes served by the agency.

Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana announces the selection of Voris Roberts Vigee as the new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2021. Vigee is currently Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana’s Executive Vice President of Programs. She is an accomplished leader and has been with the organization for over 25 years. Vigee has three decades of nonprofit experience and has been integral in developing, designing, implementing and managing innovative programs while at the organization.

Volunteers of America Fresh Food Factor announces that the agency is seeking formal competitive bids from broad line vendors for food ingredients that will enable Fresh Food Factor to serve breakfast, lunch, snack and supper meals to schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program, Summer Food Service Program and the Child and Adult Care Food Program using United States Department of Agriculture funding.

When Katelyn became pregnant at a young age, she didn't know what to do. Volunteers of America's adoption program gave her an option to ensure her son would have the best life possible.

Patsy struggled with depression, but Volunteers of America helped her overcome her struggles.

Brittney came to Volunteers of America when she was 11 years old to live in your Community Living Services program.