Ways to Give
Pledge Ongoing Support
You can continue our important work by pledging your ongoing support. Your multi-year pledge will ensure we can continue to serve children and families, veterans, seniors and people with disabilities for as long as they need us. An ongoing gift in our ministry of service is truly an investment in our entire community and in our future.
We are humbled and grateful for your support on any level.
Cherish the Children
of God Society
Evergreen Society
Commit to extending your annual Cherish the Children pledge for the remainder of your life. This level will allow Volunteers of America to plan for our future and sustain our quality programs even through times of economic uncertainty.
Evergreen Forever
Evergreen forever
Through Evergreen Forever, you can leave a gift in perpetuity that will continue to change the lives of men, women and children for generations to come.
In the words of the Rev. Don Webb, an Evergreen Forever gift represents an eternal love.
“By it our hurting kin are made glad, knowing someone’s love is lifting them to a new level of life. We’re made glad knowing we are now doing what we were born for, and it won’t ever die. God’s heart is made glad, as more of his stronger children have become his co-workers and more of his hurting children are helped to be whole and happy.”
You can make a gift in one of several ways to our Endowment Fund, which is invested. Each year Volunteers of America will use a portion of the fund to continue a Cherish the Children Society membership in your name, forever. The rest is reinvested so we do not have to touch the principal, and the fund will make annual distributions in perpetuity.
A gift of:
- $25,000 may produce an estimated annual income of $1,000*
- $250,000 may produce an estimated annual income of $10,000*
- $625,000 may produce an estimated annual income of $25,000* * based on an estimated 4% investment return
You can fund your Evergreen Forever endowed amount fully during your lifetime in one or more installments; partially during your lifetime in one of more installments with any unfunded portion paid from you estate; or fully from your estate at your death. Securities and other assets may be used as well. Your attorney or financial planner can help you with the right language to ensure your wishes are fulfilled.
Please contact Carolyn Hammond, President and CEO, or Tricia Jowell, Vice President of PR and Development, at (318) 221-2669 for more information.
Other gifts
Your gifts of dollars and valuable resources will help thousands of our neighbors in need including academic and support services for children and families, veterans needing a home, and people with mental, physical or intellectual disabilities. We pledge to honor your requests and be good stewards.
We offer many opportunities to give. If you have any further questions about donations, e-mail Tricia Jowell, Vice President of PR & Development.
You can donate online through our secure giving page at voanorthla.org/give, by mailing a check to our administrative office at 360 Jordan Street, Shreveport, LA 71101, or by calling our office at (318) 221-2669. We also accept donations through our annual Cherish the Children of God Breakfast and other special events throughout the year.
Yes! Volunteers of America North Louisiana is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. You will receive a donation receipt for your records.
Your generous donation supports more than 40 programs serving children and families, veterans, senior adults, and individuals living with disabilities across Northwest Louisiana. From after-school enrichment at the LightHouse to transitional housing for veterans, your gift helps provide stability, hope, and opportunity to those who need it most.
Absolutely! You can set up a recurring monthly gift through our online giving page. Monthly donors provide a reliable foundation of support that helps us plan ahead and sustain our programs year-round. You can also join our Cherish the Children of God Society with an annual pledge of $1,000 or more.
We welcome in-kind donations! Visit our Wish Lists page to see current needs for each of our programs, including items for children, veterans, and residents in our care facilities. You can drop off donations at our office or contact us at (318) 221-2669 to arrange a delivery.