Press Releases
Gov. Edwards proclaims March 8, 2021 as Volunteers of America Day in Louisiana
Volunteers of America has served the needs of our nation’s most vulnerable people, in Louisiana, and throughout the United States since 1896. To recognize this historic milestone of celebrating 125 years, Gov. Edwards proclaims March 8, 2021 as Volunteers of America Day in Louisiana. Additionally, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans will be illuminated
Visionaries Announces New Chair, Wesley “Wes” Lazarus
Volunteers of America North Louisiana is thrilled to announce Wesley “Wes” Lazarus as the new chair to lead their young adult membership group known as Visionaries. Wes, a native of Shreveport, Louisiana will be Visionaries’ second leader following former chair, Nick Oliver. “I have enjoyed my time tremendously with the group since 2018 and
LWCC Selects Volunteers of America as a 2019 LWCC Safest 70 Award Winner
Volunteers of America North Louisiana has been selected as a winner of LWCC 2019 Safest 70 Award. Established in 2008, the award honors LWCC policyholders who exemplify the company’s commitment to workplace safety. Volunteers of America is proud to be recognized for its leadership in employee health and wellness. “At Volunteers of America North
Announcing our 2020-21 Board of Directors
Volunteers of America North Louisiana is pleased to announce eight new community leaders who will serve a three-year term on the 2020-21 Board of Directors. New members include Chase Burns, president of Xpress Car Wash; Rev. Chris Currie, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Shreveport; John Frierson, partner in Chicot Bend Plantation; Ben Israel; president
Wayne’s Story
If you are ever in the Shreveport Highland neighborhood, there is a good chance you may have seen Wayne riding his 3-wheel bicycle down the road. Born with a developmental disability, Wayne moved to Shreveport in 1985 after attending Ruston State School and as he says, “I wanted to see the big city!”. The truth
David’s Story
David’s mind used to be troubled. “When I was troubled, I was hearing voices.” David shares. “When I hear a voice, it echoes in me. I’m very shocked.” David has schizophrenia, which is a condition where people see and hear things that other people don’t see or hear. However, he is able to control his