by Tricia Jowell | May 30, 2019 | News
Maur’jon will tell you middle school was tough and many labeled him the “bad kid.” From threatening to throw weights during PE class to frequent outburst in the classroom, his bad behavior constantly kept him from focusing on the most important...
by Tricia Jowell | May 20, 2019 | News
“When I came home [from war], I was a wreck. I couldn’t sleep. I had nightmares and then, drug abuse,” Lance shares. Like many veterans, it was difficult for Lance to acclimate back into the civilian life. As a way to cope with his personal battles, Lance turned to...
by Tricia Jowell | May 1, 2019 | News
“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” – Mother Teresa Tina Anderson lived by this quote. If you met Tina, or were ever in her presence, then you will agree that she radiated love and happiness to all around her....
by Tricia Jowell | Mar 26, 2019 | News
Volunteers of America Honors Dedicated Volunteers at their Annual Appreciation Luncheon A Sunday school class, caring individuals and long-time supporters were among those honored for exceptional service to Volunteers of America North Louisiana during our...
by Tricia Jowell | Nov 8, 2018 | News
Over 60 Home Depot Associates Volunteer at Veterans Home More than 60 members of Team Depot, The Home Depot’s associate-led volunteer force, volunteered on their day off today and worked to transform our Veterans Transitional Living Facility. As part of a...
by Tricia Jowell | Aug 21, 2018 | News
Employees from Lowes Home Improvement Stores Make Significant Improvements to Bossier LightHouse site More than 30 employees from our three local Lowes Home Improvement stores in Bossier City and Shreveport teamed up to repair, paint and improve the Volunteers of...
by Tricia Jowell | Jun 25, 2018 | News
Children and Families Programs Receive Generous Grants Volunteers of America North Louisiana’s children and families programs, The LightHouse and partnership with Communities In Schools, receive a $335,000 grant from the Community Foundation of North Louisiana and...
by Tricia Jowell | May 10, 2018 | News
Keiontae, a 2018 Byrd High School graduate, has a bright future and one thing is certain—he will be working. While attending high school, Keiontae had the opportunity to learn a secondary trade at the Caddo Career and Technical Center. This duel-enrollment led to a...
by Tricia Jowell | Apr 24, 2018 | News
LightHouse Program Teams Up with Junior Achievement of North Louisiana Over 30 middle school LightHouse children silently paid attention as Junior Achievement of North Louisiana volunteer, Dan Farris, led JA It’s My Business! program at Fair Park Middle School....
by Tricia Jowell | Apr 23, 2018 | News
Timothy’s Story Timothy, an United States Army Veteran, has struggled with the battle of drug addiction his entire life. This largely stems from his unstable childhood, as well as his abusive and absent father. Timothy grew up in a world of hurt and...
