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Bringing Hope, Building Faith

Asbury United Methodist Church’s Thanksgiving Blessing Boxes For more than a decade, Asbury United Methodist Church has embraced a Thanksgiving tradition that has grown far beyond boxes of food. This tradition has become a powerful expression of community, compassion, and faith in action. What started around 2011 or 2012 as a simple way to help

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Scouting for Service: An Eagle Scout’s Mission to Honor Veterans

When Ethan Bower set out to complete his Eagle Scout Project, he knew he wanted it to make a real difference. His chosen mission: to serve the men and women who have already given so much- our veterans. Partnering with Volunteers of America North Louisiana’s Veterans Services Division, he led a project that not only

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Introducing VOANLA’s KeyMakers Class of 2025-2026

KeyMakers are Volunteers of America North Louisiana’s staff members selected for their leadership, creativity, and commitment to our mission. Through focused workshops, peer learning, and skill-building opportunities, they gain new tools to drive innovation and strengthen services across all our programs. KeyMakers Class of 2025-2026 Veronica Tasche Jessica Rice Holly Chkhichekh Pamela McKnight Lacy Fairchild

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Beyond the Classroom: The Impact of a CIS Site Coordinator

When students walk through the halls of their school, there’s one person many know they can count on, who is always ready with a listening ear, a plan, and a smile. Mr. Calvin Stewart is that person for many of the students at Bethune Oak Park Elementary School. I sat down with Mr. Stewart, the school’s

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Making a Difference, One Child at a Time

Why Your Team Should Volunteer This School Year At Bonvenu Bank, community service isn’t just something that looks good on paper. It’s part of who they are. During the 2024-2025 school year, their team partnered with Volunteers of America North Louisiana (VOANLA) to tutor local students, and the impact went far beyond academics. For Leslie

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VOANLA’s Impact at a Glance

Message From our CEO “At Volunteers of America North Louisiana, we remain committed to meeting the needs of our community with compassion, excellence, and dignity. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished this year and deeply grateful for everyone who made it possible.”- Carolyn Hammond, President & CEO Our People. Our Programs. Our Impact. Our dedicated

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