Press Releases

From Struggling Freshman to Straight-A Student: Partnership Between Volunteers of America North Louisiana and SWEPCO Helps Change Lives Across Caddo Parish SWEPCO Foundation’s $110,000 investment will help Communities In Schools continue removing barriers to learning for thousands of students. SHREVEPORT, LA (September 4, 2026) — When Cristal entered high school, she struggled with attendance, discipline, and

Shreveport, LA (August 12, 2026)—Volunteers of America North Louisiana (VOANLA) is helping Caddo Parish high school students start the school year prepared and confident through its continued participation in Operation Backpack®, providing essential school supplies and backpacks to students served through its Communities In Schools (CIS) program at Booker T. Washington High School and Woodlawn

Volunteers of America North Louisiana (VOANLA) is pleased to announce the appointment of six new members to its Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 fiscal year. These community leaders will join the organization’s governing board in helping advance its mission of serving North Louisiana’s most vulnerable neighbors.   The new Board members are Krystle Beauchamp,

Shreveport, LA (March 3, 2026)— Volunteers of America North Louisiana (VOANLA) honored special volunteers for their service during the annual Volunteer Appreciation Lunch. Over one hundred and forty people gathered for the celebration at East Ridge Country Club. “Good morning, and welcome to our Volunteer Appreciation & Awards luncheon, which I truly look forward to year after

Volunteers of America North Louisiana (VOANLA) is proud to announce the expansion of its Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program to the Monroe, Louisiana and El Dorado, Arkansas regions. This expansion will extend VOANLA’s continuum of Veteran care, including housing, case management, and supportive services, to an estimated 300 Veterans and their families across

VOANLA & Operation Backpack® Provide Supplies for CIS Students at Booker T. Washington and Woodlawn High Schools   Shreveport, LA (August 26, 2025)— Volunteers of America North Louisiana (VOANLA) is proud to participate in Operation Backpack®’s annual initiative, ensuring that no student begins the school year without the tools they need to succeed. This year, the