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July 13, 2023
Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana Announces New Board Member; Officers for 2023-2025

Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana is pleased to announce the appointment of a new board member, Brittny Barnes of B Interior Design Studio. Additionally, the 2023-2024 Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana Board of Directors have been announced.
May 15, 2023
Fresh Food Factor Offers Free Summer Food Program

Fresh Food Factor to Provide Meals Via Summer Feeding Program to Eligible Children this Summer
April 19, 2023
Denise Lee Named Louisiana's 2023 Direct Support Professional of the Year

National Disability Provider Association Names Denise Lee Recipient of 2023 Louisiana Direct Support Professional of the Year Award Recognition honors excellence in workforce providing long-term supports and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
February 28, 2023
Serving America’s Most Vulnerable for 127 Years

Volunteers of America celebrates 127 years of serving America’s most vulnerable. 2023 also marks the 125th anniversary of Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana’s founding when it began helping New Orleanians during the yellow fever outbreak out in 1896.
June 24, 2021
Volunteers of America’s Sharon Moses named Louisiana’s Direct Support Professional of the Year

Sharon Moses, a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana (VOASELA), was selected as the 2021 Louisiana Direct Support Professional of the Year by the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR).
February 24, 2021
For 125 Years, Volunteers of America Has Served America’s Most Vulnerable

Volunteers of America celebrates 125 years of serving America’s most vulnerable. 2021 also marks the 125th anniversary of Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana’s founding when it began helping New Orleanians during the yellow fever outbreak out in 1896.
February 19, 2021
Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana’s Annual GolfStar Classic Tees Off March 9th

Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana’s Annual GolfStar Classic tees off March 9. The annual event benefits the organization’s Adoption and Maternity program, which has created "Forever Families" through adoption for more than 75 years.
January 25, 2021
Motor City Apartments Receives Funding, Development in East Baton Rouge Parish

The Louisiana Housing Corporation board recently approved a $16 million bond allocation for Renaissance Neighborhood Development Corporation to develop 110 affordable rental units in East Baton Rouge parish. The Motor City Apartments will be located on an entire city block in mid-city Baton Rouge and is preserving a historic auto dealership by interweaving it with a new, four-story building. The aim of the development is to assist working families, households with children, seniors, and people with disabilities find affordable housing.
December 14, 2020
Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana Announces Promotions, New Hire

Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana announced the promotion of three staff members and the additional hire of another.
October 27, 2020
Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana’s Melissa Haley Elected as 14th President of the National Association of Black Social Workers

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.