2017-2018 Annual Report

YOU Impact Lives in Our Community Every Day

With your caring support, Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana uplifted more than 54,000 persons in need during 2017-18. It was an inspiring year of new programs and fresh beginnings. In January, we changed our name to Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana to reflect our 16-parish service area, which extends beyond metro New Orleans to Houma to the Northshore. We increased numbers of persons served by 2,000.

Since the 19th century, Volunteers of America has worked locally to help children, adults, seniors and persons with disabilities. Our prudently managed programs focus on outcomes and results and address our most pressing human needs.

We have many different kinds of programs—from adoption to protecting seniors to helping persons with disabilities—yet every one promotes self-sufficiency, positive development or independence.

Patrick, Frank, Travis, Rita and Missie (l to r) enjoy the impact that working at our Fresh Food Factor makes on the lives of students in our community. Patrick, Travis and Rita, consumers in our Community Living Services program, learn new skills and live independent lives while whipping up healthy and nutritious meals for students.

Our Veterans Transitional Housing program, which serves veterans who were homeless, focuses on self-sufficiency. We give veterans a safe place to stay and support to help them find stability, a job and home of their own. A former resident, James, now in a dependable job, moved into his own apartment last spring. He stops by the facility often to encourage others and bring job leads.

Our prudently managed programs focus on outcomes and results and address our most pressing human needs.

Other programs foster independence. Examples are Community Living Services and Supported Living Services for persons with disabilities. Our staff develops each person’s abilities and helps them live as independently as possible. Debbie’s story on page 3 shows how valuable this can be for persons with intellectual disabilities.

Our Mentoring Children of Promise program encourages positive development. Last year, your support provided adult mentors for 163 children with an incarcerated parent. Nearly 70 percent of these children will end up in prison themselves—unless intervention occurs. Mentors provide that intervention for youngsters such as 10-year-old Rose, guided by her mentor Lakeidra, who is showing her a brighter future.

Many other examples of how you have changed lives over the past year can be found in this Annual Report. Thank you for your gifts of money, volunteer hours and other kinds of support for Volunteers of America.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Geoffrey C. Artigues Chair

Christy M. Howley Connois Chair-Elect

Chanel Lagarde Secretary Tod Smith Treasurer

Wayne M. Baquet, Jr. Immediate Past Chair

M. Isabel Barrios; Rupa Jolly, DDS; Nathan J. Junius; David Konur; Fred H. Myers; Christy Ross; Leonard D. Simmons, Jr.; Lynn Swanson and Chuck Viator

James M. LeBlanc President/CEO

MISSION

Volunteers of America is a movement organized to reach and uplift all people and bring them to the knowledge and active service of God.

Volunteers of America, illustrating the presence of God through all that we do, serves people and communities in need and creates opportunities for people to experience the joy of serving others.

Volunteers of America measures its success in positive change in the lives of individuals and communities we serve.

Little Things Mean Everything

Every little bit helps.

In today’s world, where bigger seems better, the idea of small things making a difference may sound outdated. Not at Volunteers of America. We take every bit of support, every hour of volunteering, and every financial gift and turn them into life-changing help for more than 54,000 people in need.

This was especially true last year. Government grants remain our biggest funding source. Yet there’s always a significant difference between what grants cover and what it takes to serve vulnerable people well. You, our donors, made the difference. You ensured we had no gaps in service for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, veterans in crisis, adoptive families, at-risk youth, children with incarcerated parents and more.

Last year you did even more. You helped restore state funding to community services for people with disabilities. If you were part of the outpouring of calls and emails to legislators that turned the tide, thank you.

We appreciate you if you participated in a fund-raising event. Our Reach for the Stars breakfast, GolfStar Classic for Adoption and Maternity, and our Christmas Wish drive to give people we serve a holiday gift—all sparked essential support and countless smiles.

Your support helped launch new programs. We’re now helping young victims of sexual exploitation and helping reconnect soon-to-be-released incarcerated young fathers with their families. We’re also protecting elderly victims of financial abuse.

Your support will help us continue to do great things with programs that have received renewed funding. This includes our acclaimed Veterans Services program, our Residential Re-entry program for prisoners and new block grants for affordable housing.

How is Volunteers of America able to do so much with your gifts?

One reason is our skilled, committed staff. Our employees remain the “heart and soul” of our mission because of how well they serve others.

We hope you are as inspired as we are about the impact Volunteers of America makes in our communities. If you aren’t involved, join us. Your support, no matter how big or small, can mean everything in the life of a person in need.

James M. LeBlanc | President/CEO

Geoffrey C. Artigues | Board Chair

Children and Family Services

54,306

Adoption and Maternity—Adoption Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Adoption and Maternity—Community Outreach Training . . . . . .19 Adoption and Maternity—Post Adoption Services . . . . . . . . . . .34 Adoption and Maternity—Pregnancy Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Crisis Response Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Fathers Focused on Family and Faith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Forever Promising and Powerful Futures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Mentoring Children of Promise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

Community Enhancement Services

Auto Enterprise Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .662

Fresh Food Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,644

Healthy Lifestyle Choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,161

RSVP—St. Tammany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35,421

Volunteer Placement Internal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,202

Correctional Services 161

Elderly Services 252 Health Care Services 205

Housing Management 918

Intellectual Disability Services 140

Mental Health Services 2,195

Residential Re-entry Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Repairs on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

The Terraces on Tulane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Financial Exploitation Victim Services—Elderly . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

HIV/AIDS Prevention Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 HIV/AIDS Case Management & Direct Services . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 Lakeshore Counseling Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Elderly Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .353

Single Room Occupancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Workforce Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .413

Community Living Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Supported Living Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Case Aids/Outreach & Innovative Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924

Housing Case Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

Permanent Supportive Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .845

Supportive Housing Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

New Orleans Equity & Inclusion Initiatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Mental Health Services/Community Psychiatric Support . . . .128

Veterans Services

Homeless Veterans Reintegration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .922

Supportive Services Veterans Families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434

Veterans Transitional Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .548

Veterans Transitional Housing Savings Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Daily Activity No Longer Dangerous for Marrero Senior

You provide seniors with the opportunity to live safely in their own homes.

when they showed up each morning to install his handicap-accessible shower. They came through the garage and “left the place cleaner than they found it,” Elmer says. Elmer even saved the protective covering the workers used to cover his carpet because he wants to use it for other projects.

“I was so happy the first time I used the new shower,” Elmer says. “I was grabbing for the shelf the first time because I forgot they put in the safety bars. It’s a blessing. I don’t have to worry about busting my head anymore. It’s just beautiful.”

Elmer’s smile is contagious.

The 85-year-old Army and Air Force veteran is warm, welcoming and quick with a joke, but his smile is even bigger now because he doesn’t have to dread taking a shower.

Elmer raised his family of seven children in his Marrero home since the late 1970s, and he’s lived alone since Marguerite, his wife of 55 years, passed away three years ago. Despite all the fond memories, his bathroom had become unsafe.

An old tub and tile floor made getting in and out the shower a dangerous task. Elmer had fallen several times, and his children worried. But then Volunteers of America’s Repairs on Wheels program changed everything.

“They were just a blessing,” Elmer says. “Volunteers of America has really helped me a lot by getting that shower put in. They really helped me, and I couldn’t be more thankful. The workers were wonderful. I respect them very highly.”

Elmer’s face lights up when he talks about the workers that he considered welcome company

They were just a blessing...Volunteers of America has really helped me a lot by getting that shower put in ...I couldn’t be more thankful. The workers were wonderful.

Elmer’s family was thrilled when the shower was completed. In fact, his two-year-old grandson tries to hop in the shower every time he comes to visit. Now, the retiree can focus on his hobby of building model trucks and enjoying each day.

Your support enables Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana’s Repairs on Wheels program to assist seniors, low-income residents and persons with disabilities with needed home repairs so they can live safely and happily in their homes. Living safely in one’s own home and maintaining independence give purpose and self-worth. Our team develops a plan for repairs and modifications that best suits the homeowner's needs.

Debbie’s Outlook on Life Is Bright

You help individuals with disabilities lead safe, healthy and meaningful lives.

Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana has been part of Debbie’s family for 39 years—because of you and others who have supported our mission along the way.

As a child, Debbie was diagnosed with mild cerebral palsy and an intellectual disability. She lived with her family until she was 17, when they could not take care of all her needs.

Debbie came to Volunteers of America—first as a resident of one of our community homes for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our community group home provided Debbie with a loving “family” environment—and enabled her to receive the round-the-clock support she needed delivered by qualified and experienced direct support professionals.

Our goal with everyone we serve is to help them grow and realize their full potential. At first, this meant helping Debbie learn the importance of independence and caring for her needs. She contributed to her group home family by doing typical family chores like setting the table. And, she learned how to do her laundry and take care of her own room. Over time, this also meant supporting her desire to find a job, learn to manage money and build a life. Eventually, Debbie was ready to move out of the community home and joined our Supported Living Services program.

Debbie was so proud and excited when she moved into her own home in Slidell. That’s when Elizabeth entered her life and continues to be there today—23 years later. Elizabeth is a direct support professional who goes to Debbie’s home and provides whatever help and guidance Debbie needs. Elizabeth helps her with every aspect of her life— doctor’s appointments, banking, grocery shopping, daily living skills and social outings.

Elizabeth and Debbie are family. Like family, Elizabeth was there to help Debbie recover when she suffered a stroke in 2000. Like family, she knows when something isn’t right with Debbie and fiercely advocates on Debbie’s behalf. Never has this been more evident than recently. Debbie was receiving medical treatment for pink eye. Repeated

visits to the doctor over months didn’t seem to help, and Elizabeth noticed Debbie was becoming more and more withdrawn. Debbie just couldn’t see well. Frustrated, Elizabeth took Debbie to a specialist and, again, nothing improved; the specialist resisted Elizabeth’s suggestions for alternative treatment options. Undeterred, Elizabeth took Debbie to yet another specialist who correctly diagnosed the problem, recommended surgery and saved Debbie’s right eye!

With restored vision, Debbie’s outlook is bright again; she’s resumed painting, doing crafts, visiting with friends—all the things that bring joy to her life.

Debbie’s story shows how Volunteers of America’s commitment to persons with intellectual disabilities remains constant over time. We stick with people and always provide the appropriate support for every age and stage of life. One thing is certain. We’ll be here for Debbie as long as she needs us. Your generosity makes it possible.

Elizabeth (right), one of Volunteers of America’s dedicated direct support professionals, is at the heart of our work and provides Debbie (left) with love and hands-on care.

Endia’s Future is Limitless Because of You

Mentoring Children of Promise program provides Endia with the guidance she needs.

Eleven-year-old Endia loves hugs.

The outgoing preteen is one of five children, whose father is incarcerated, and lives with her grandmother. She needed more adult guidance in her life to reach her full potential.

That’s were your support of Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana’s Mentoring Children of Promise program helped connect Endia with Dannielle, a masters of social work student at Southern University-New Orleans, who is now helping Endia see a brighter future.

“Endia is a fantastic kid,” Dannielle says. “She is really sweet and desires love. She knows there’s more to her future.”

The connection was instant, and their bond–which includes Dannielle’s 10-year-old daughter–continues to grow. Endia sees Dannielle’s house as a safe place, and the trio has already shared a lifetime of memories in less than a year. Dannielle’s mother taught Endia how to swim. Dannielle even dropped off Endia at her sixth-grade homecoming ball, but not before giving her motherly advice about dealing with middle school boys. It’s a moment that still brings a smile to Dannielle’s face.

The San Francisco native said those are the moments that have made this mentoring experience special. Dannielle even gives her daughter and Endia written “homework” assignments asking about their future goals and enforcing the importance of their core character.

“I’ve always had a heart for young people,” Dannielle says. “There are people in my life that led and guided me to where I am today, and I wanted to be one of those people.”

DONOR SPOTLIGHT

Oscar J. Tolmas’ Legacy and Generosity Lives On

The Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust’s dedication to helping America’s most vulnerable knows no limit. Whether it is helping at-risk youth with our Mentoring Children of Promise program, supporting Fresh Food Factor’s mission to provide healthy meals for at-risk school children or helping those with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our Supported Living Services program, the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust has helped Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana touch thousands of lives.

Now, the Trust is helping our veterans with its most generous gift yet.

A $1 million donation from the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust is making it possible for Volunteers of America to continue to provide—and enhance—critical services to vulnerable veterans in the New Orleans

community. In appreciation for this generous gift, Volunteers of America renamed its Veterans Transitional Housing Facility in honor of Oscar J. Tolmas, a lifelong resident of New Orleans and WWII veteran.

“I know that Oscar would be proud of the work happening in this facility,” said Vince Giardina, president of the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust. “We want to thank Volunteers of America for allowing us to honor Oscar’s legacy with the naming of this building.”

The newly named Oscar J. Tolmas Veterans Pavilion provides 36 beds for homeless veterans, which enables Volunteers of America to assist the city in its efforts to maintain veteran homelessness at “functional zero”— meaning that newly discovered homeless veterans are provided with housing within days of their discovery.

Broken and Bruised, Lacey Never Gave Up

Veterans fought for you and now you fight for them.

Lacey joined the U.S. Army at age 18. Growing up in Mississippi and Louisiana, she followed her older siblings into the military.

Serving with the 101st Airborne, headquartered in Ft. Campbell, Ky., Lacey was a 50-caliber gunner during tours in Iraq and Afghanistan through five years of active duty. When Lacey left the military, she attended college and had two sons. But problems from her service caught up with her. Lacey was a victim of military sexual trauma, which describes both assault and repeated harassment.

She moved to Texas to live with her brother, but instead of providing support, this started multiple crises. Lacey became homeless, living with her children in her car and working as a seamstress to get back on her feet. Then she was hospitalized with lupus and kidney failure. Recovery was lengthy; her sons, including one with autism, stayed with relatives.

Lacey’s experience shows how many issues can complicate life after military service not only for veterans but also for their families. Her story demonstrates why Volunteers of America’s Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) program is so important.

It is because of Volunteers of America that I can now smile and say that we are in a good place—my boys and I—and can take care of ourselves again.

Sadly, Lacey then suffered a nervous breakdown. The Veterans Administration placed her in an inpatient psychiatric facility, where she suffered another sexual assault. Lacey was sent to New Orleans for follow-up care, but there were roadblocks.

At this point, two guardian angels graced Lacey’s life. The first was a fellow veteran from Baton Rouge, who put Lacey up in a hotel, bought gas for her car and gave her courage to stay strong. The second angel was Kiana, an SSVF case worker with Volunteers of America. The VA referred Lacey to our program because of the complexity of her situation. Complex problems do not intimidate Volunteers of America.

As she does with all veterans she serves, Kiana offered compassion and practical help. “When I first met Lacey she was in great distress, out on her own with no support. She was in a very bad place,” Kiana says. “We were able to immediately get her housed, and then worked to connect her to the veterans’ benefits and mental health treatment that she deserved for her service.” Life began improving for Lacey.

Today, Lacey and her family live in a place of their own in Mid-City. Her sons are doing well in school. Treatment and support have helped her regain her independence. Lacey says, “It is because of Volunteers of America that I can now smile and say that we are in a good place—my boys and I— and can take care of ourselves again.”

Pictured are (l to r) Veterans Services Program Director Gerald Rooks with Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust President Vincent Giardina and Vice President Lisa Romano at the renaming celebration for the Oscar J. Tolmas Veterans Pavilion, where Navy Veteran and pavilion resident Stanley Williams (right) gave his testimonial.

society members

Volunteers of America honors those donors who made a major commitment to supporting people in need by joining our Reach for the Stars Society. Donors who took an extra step to make their commitment to the Reach for the Stars Society perpetual are members of the Evergreen Society. Thank you for helping to ensure our organization’s future remains bright.

EVERGREEN SOCIETY

Joan and Havard Albright, MD

M. Nan Alessandra

Elizabeth and Bert Artigues

Lauren and George Brower, II Leigh Anne and Jason Burt Mary and Eric Burt Elwood Cahill, Jr.

Caire Hotel & Restaurant Supply, Inc. Carubba Engineering Brenda Chenevert and Don Laurent CM Combs Construction, LLC Robert Diliberto Engel & Völkers New Orleans Fayette and Esaw Frazier Frank A. Glaviano, Sr.

Kelly Longwell-Gottsche and Scott Gottsche

Hollis Companies

Rupa Jolly, DDS and Tarun Jolly, MD Michael B. Kehoe

Melinda and Al Kohorst Terri and David Konur

Sheryl and Jim LeBlanc Ken Lobell

Jennifer and Gregory Lormand David Lukinovich Carolyn and Ben Mauthe Lisa and Paul McGoey Sue and Fred Myers Michelle and Field Ogden, MD

Jennifer and Kenny Rabalais

Mary and Don Randon

RCC Flooring, LLC Mary and Rick Richter Preston Ritchie Mike Rodrigue

Ryan Gootee General Contractors, LLC Marianne and Steve Schrempp Jan and Victor Smeltz Jearl Dean Smith Kenya and Tod Smith Gerry and Greg Stark Taylor Enterprises of LA, LLC Susan and Chuck Viator Voris and Ronald Vigee M.J. Wolfe, Jr.

REACH FOR THE STARS SOCIETY

A La Carte Foods A.J. Labourdette, Inc.

The Abboud Family Linda Adams Airport Shuttle Rachelle and Norman Albright All Star Foundation, Inc. Al’s Pest Control Service, Inc. Charlene and Nelson Ardoin Sara and Geoff Artigues Atlantis International, Inc. Arkesha and Wayne Baquet, Jr. Kathryn and Daniel “Becket” Becnel Benefit Analyst, LLC Bergeron Motors Chi and Mark Bergeron BFM Corporation, LLC Blitch Knevel Architects Julie and Mike Bonano Stacy Bonnaffons Tim Bonura Anne and Ben Boudreaux Brenda Breaux

The Honorable Patricia Brister

Brothers Food Mart

Brownlow Plastering, LLC Bryan Subaru Bud’s Broiler Jane and Sherald Buras Lynne Burkart Darian Burnam Evonda and Timothy Burnside Janelle Cable Laurie and Brad Calloway Cannon Medical Tony Carrone

CBD Wealth Management

G. Scott Chapman Shanon and Brian Chehardy Chenevert Architects, LLC Anna and Jeffrey Ciolino Doris Clark Elizabeth Dee Clubb Jean Kass Connick and Duke Connick Christy Howley Connois and Phillippe Connois Vonni and Kelvin Contreary Diane and Stephen Cory

Nicole Cossé

Jill Couvillon

Jennifer and Mason Couvillon

Cueria Law Firm, LLC Custom Cabinet Specialties, LLC DASH Lumber & Supply Ryan Daul Ronald H. Dawson, Jr. Tracy Dedeaux Degan, Blanchard & Nash Cathy and Dana DeGeorge Kirk A. Delaune

The Demmas Family Demo Diva Demolition Destiny Christian Center Diaz II, LLC Diversified Enterprises, LLC DM Marketing, LLC

Maura and Senator Jack Donahue DonahueFavret Contractors, Inc. Gerard Doris Danny Douglass Danya Duffy Bridget and George Dupuy

Perry Eastman, IV

Economical Insurance Solutions, LLC

Eiserloh Company

Roy Eschette

Dennis Ester

Darlene and Don Evans

F. H. Myers Construction Corporation

Renee and Craig Fabacher

Beth and Bruce Falkenstein

Dee and Frank Fazzio

Fennelly Sanchez Fund

Billy Fitzpatrick

Flanagan Partners, LLP

Lisa and Tommy Flower

Len Fontaine Geneva and Terry Forstall Chip Forstall

Lesha and Michael Freeland

Matt French, MD Autumn Frost and Gary Zapata Angela Latino-Geier and Lance Geier Generations Hall

Elaine and Pat Gootee Deb and Tom Grace Grant’s Gift Foundation Ray Greenwell George L. Groh Brian E. Grosch

Germaine Gross Gulf Engineers and Consultants, Inc. Gulf Pointe Advisors

Melissa and Okyeame Haley Pauline and Allain Hardin

Laurel Harlin, PhD and Dan Harlin, MD Harvest Operating, LLC W. Randy Hawley Glenn W. Hayes

Marjorie and Larry A. Hecker, Jr. Sandra and Russ Herman Todd Heidingsfelder

Laura and Jason Hernandez Mamie Hillery

Marty Brantley and Mike Hollis Holly and Smith Architects, APAC Bill Hughs

Irpino, Avin and Hawkins Joffary Window Coverings and Interiors

Shelia M. Johnson

Jones, Swanson, Huddell and Garrison, LLC Sarah and Nathan Junius

The Kata Family Alexandria and Eric Kless Elise and Allen Kuhn

CJ and Keith Ladner

Brenda and Chanel Lagarde

Alan Laguna

Mark Laiche

Anne Teague Landis

Bobbie Landry

Landry, Swarr, Canella, LLC Kim and Wade Langlois LaPorte CPAs and Business Advisors

Law Office of Michael G. Calogero, LLC

Teresa Lawrence

Paul Lea

Shannon Leonard

Karl Lirette

Glenda and Vincent Liuzza, Jr. Mary and Dale MacCurdy, MD Malin Construction Co., Inc. Carol Ann and Kurt Maloney Manheim New Orleans Suzanne and John Marinello Anthony Marullo Heather Matthews

Mauthe & Associates, Inc.

MaxHome/NewBath

Max J. Derbes, Inc. Realtors Laurie and Wayne McCants Becky and Tommy McGoey, II Tim McLanahan

John A. Melton Michael Miller Lisa and Doug Mills Methodist Health System Foundation, Inc. Dorothy and Mike Mohr Blair Monroe Laura Monroe and Lisa Brewer Jordan B. Monsour Jackie Montgomery Karen and Provino Mosca MYTBS, LLC Nano, LLC

Yanhua and Carl H. Neuenhaus, Sr. New Orleans Property Shoppe Kerry Nichols nSpire Technologies

Claire Nettles and Dr. Sam Obgartel OfficeLink LC Elaine and Dow Oliver Omni Pinnacle, LLC Moonie and Harvey O’Neill Ryan Ortiz Parkway Bakery Ken E. Pickering

Pontchartrain Mechanical Co., Inc. Pool Corporation

Projects With Purpose

James Redmann, MD Edward L. Renton, Jr. Lisa and Tom Richert

River Parish Disposal, LLC Paul Robichaux Ryan Rodrigue Frances and Jim Roemer Jay Roman Clint Romig, III Cheron Roussell Ron L. Rowley

Christopher A. Sarpy

Bobby Savoie, PhD Edward P. Schnauder Kara and David Schonberg Olite Schouest David Schuermann

Scott Mouledous Construction, Inc. Cathy and Martin Sharpe Stephanie Stokes and Dan Shea Laura and Sonny Shields Clint Shirley Laura and John Sillars

Cathy and Lenny Simmons, Jr. Southern Construction of Metairie, LLC Mark Starring Mark S. Stein Frank B. Stewart, Jr. Stirling Properties, LLC Kyle Strander and Family Jason Strealy Cheryl and Howard Streiffer Sun Electrical and Instrumentation Lynn Swanson and Joe Barras T.T. Barge Services Kelly E. Theard and Greg Reggio Charles Tixier

Sidney Torres, IV Pamela K. Tucker

UH Services Group, LLC US Copy David Vicknair

Voelkel McWilliams Construction, LLC Waste Pro Caroline and Mark Wegmann, MD Daniel Weidner Peggy and Marcus Whitener Fredericka and T. Carey Wicker Kevin Wilkins

Chentrell Williams Jennifer Williams Michele Wink WVUE Fox 8 Sarah and George Young Zephyr Drones

corporate and foundation funding partners

A. J. Labourdette, Inc.

Acme Lock Company

ADEETA Corporate Staffing, LLC

Adler's

Al Bourgeois Plumbing and Heating Co.

Al Copeland Foundation

ALACK Superstore

Albert N. & Hattie M. McClure Fund

Allfax Specialties, Inc.

American Luxury Limousines

Ameriprise Financial Services

Antenna TV Anton, Ltd.

Archer Chiropractic Center

Art4Now, Inc.

Arthur J. Gallager Risk Management Services, Inc.

Artistic Framing Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America

AT&T Louisiana

Atlantis International, Inc.

Atmos Energy

Aucoin Hart Jewelers

Audubon Nature Institute

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

Baptist Community Ministries

Beau Chene Country Club

Beau Rivage Resort and Casino

Beckham's Bookshop

Blanchard and Company, Inc.

Bleacher Feature

Blitch-Knevel Architects, LLC Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

BooKoo Bounce, LLC Bounce Media, LLC

Bowman & Howley, Attorneys at Law Brownlow Plastering, LLC

Bryan Subaru

Buckwalter Insurance Group, LLC

Burk Holding Company, Inc. Cafe Degas

Cafe Fleur de Lis Cafe Minh

Caire Hotel and Restaurant Supply, Inc.

Cajun Pride Swamp Tours

Capital One Bank

Cardiovascular Institute of the South Carrollton Presbyterian Church Carter Plantation

Carubba Engineering, Inc.

CC's Coffee House

Charity Golf International

Chateau Golf and Country Club

Chenevert Architects, LLC

Christ Temple of New Orleans

Cimini & Associates, LLC

CIS, LLC

CM Combs Construction, LLC Cox Communications

Craig Tracy Gallery

Crescent Towing and Salvage, Inc.

DASH Lumber & Supply

Deanie's Seafood Restaurant Demo Diva Demolition

Diamondhead Country Club

Dickie Brennan & Co.

dki Office Furniture

Documart Copies & Printing

Donahue Favret Contractors, Inc.

Dorignac's Food Center

Dorsey Development Companies, LLC Downman Family Foundation

Dr. Bob Art

Duvalle's Cajun Charters

Eagle Capital Management, LLC

Economical Insurance Solutions, LLC

Egan Home Health & Hospice

Eiserloh Company

Engel & Völkers New Orleans

English Turn Golf and Country Club

Entergy New Orleans, Inc.

Enterprise Community Partners, Inc.

F. H. Myers Construction Corporation

Fennelly Sanchez Fund

Fifth District Savings Bank Flanagan Partners, LLP Fore!Kids Foundation Foundation Room FOX Broadcasting Company

Freeport-McMoRan Foundation

Friends of the Cabildo Galatoire's Restaurant

Gene Fortier State Farm Agency Global Wildlife Center Graduate Supply House

Greater New Orleans Federal Credit Union

Greater New Orleans Football Officials Association

Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company Gulf Pointe Advisors

Harrah's New Orleans Casino and Hotel Harvest Operating, LLC Hollis Companies Home Bank

Houmas House Plantation and Gardens Iberia Bank

Imperial Trading Co., LLC Institute of Mental Hygiene Investar Bank

IP Casino Resort & Spa Irwin Siegel Agency, Inc.

J. Edgar Monroe Foundation

Jefferson Performing Arts Society

JEI Solutions, Inc.

John C. Williams Architects, LLC John's Tuxedos

Jones, Swanson, Huddell & Garrison, LLC Jones Walker, LLP

JW Marriott Keller Family Foundation

KIDSPORTS Family Fun & Fitness Kindermusik with Madeline KPMG, LLC Kushner LaGraize, LLC Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

Lakeside Camera Photoworks Lakewood Country Club Launch Model & Talent

Laura: A Creole Plantation

Liberty Mutual

Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc.

Longue Vue House & Garden Loop Linen Service, Inc.

Louisiana Association of United Ways Louisiana Children's Museum Louisiana Office Products, Inc. Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Lukinovich, APLC

Macquarie Investment Management Magnolia Forwarding Co., Inc. Manheim New Orleans

Marcello's Restaurant & Wine Bar Marrero Land & Improvement Association, Ltd. Mauthe & Associates, Inc. Max J. Derbes, Inc. Realtors MaxHome / NewBath

Metairie Evangelical Church Methodist Health System Foundation, Inc. Metropolitan Republican Women's Club MJ's of Metairie Morgan Stanley Mossy Motors Murray Architects, Inc. National Association of Women in Construction—Chapter 17 National World War II Museum NCIS New Orleans NetWork Volunteers New Orleans Alumnae Chapter

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. New Orleans Babycakes New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) New Orleans Marriott Hotel New Orleans Museum Of Art New Orleans Paddlewheels, Inc. New Orleans Pharmacy Museum New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans Saints New Orleans Steamboat Company NewsWatch 15

NOPSI Hotel

Oak Alley Plantation

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Ochsner Fitness Center Ochsner Health System OfficeLink LC

Ogden Museum of Southern Art Omni Royal Orleans Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust Painting With a Twist Paul Gilmore & Associates Payroll Rx, LLC Perlis, Inc.

Pharmacy Alternatives Phelps Dunbar LLP Pontchartrain Mechanical Co., Inc. Projects with Purpose RCC Flooring, LLC Real Estate Tax Group, LLC Reinhart Foodservice, LLC Republic National Distributing Company Retif Oil & Fuel, LLC

Ridgewalker Glass

Robert Half Technology

Rock N Bowl

Ryan Gootee General Contractors, LLC

Salmen Family Foundation

Scott Mouledous Construction, Inc.

Scott, Vicknair, Hair & Checki, LLC

Shell Landing Golf Club

Shell Oil Company Foundation

Sher Garner Cahill Richter

Klein & Hillbert, LLC

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

SHRM Foundation

Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn, LLP

Soileau & Associates, LLC

Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System

Southern Construction of Metairie, LLC

Southern Eagle Sales & Service

Stanley Electronics Security Systems Corp.

Stewart Capital, LLC

Stillwater Solutions Water Treatment

Stirling Properties, LLC Stryker Summit Holdings, Inc.

The Atchafalaya at Idlewild

The Basketry

The Beauregard-Keyes House and Garden Museum

The Bridges Golf Club at Hollywood Casino

The Bywater Hideout

The Court of Two Sisters

The Earnest Corporation

The Ella West Freeman Foundation

The Fenner-French Foundation

The Greater New Orleans Foundation

The Haslauer Group

The Home Depot Foundation

The Maison Dupuy Hotel

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc.

The RosaMary Foundation

The University Club of Baton Rouge

This TV

TNT Crane & Rigging

Trepagnier Law Firm, APLC

Twin Brothers Marine, LLC

U.S. Copy, Inc.

United Way of Southeast Louisiana UnitedHealthcare Services, Inc.

University of Massachusetts

USConnect

Viator Wealth Management Group

Vidanta Walmart—Marrero

WDSU News Channel 6

Wells Fargo Foundation

Wendy's International, Inc.

WGNO TV

Whitney Bank

WNOL TV–NOLA CW

WWL-TV

Ye Olde College Inn

Statement of Financial Position

ASSETS

6/30/2018 6/30/2017

Cash, Accounts Receivable and Current Assets $11,307,104 $11,011,561

Property and Equipment, Net 96,882,559 97,465,620

Other Assets 22,605,761 21,614,051

Assets Total $130,795,424 $130,091,232

LIABILITIES

Current Liabilities $11,522,989 $17,408,532

Long Term Liabilities 62,548,718 64,192,655

Liabilities Total $74,071,707 $81,601,187

NET ASSETS

Unrestricted Net Assets Total $56,723,717 $48,490,045

Liabilities and Net Assets Total $130,795,424 $130,091,232

Promoting Self-Sufficiency

EXPENSES

REVENUE

Statement of Financial Activities

REVENUES

6/30/2018 6/30/2017

Government Revenue and Grants $20,544,869 $20,211,597

Program Service Fees 8,656,709 5,326,583 Other Income 8,994,533 7,702,636

Charitable Support 2,454,304 2,169,137

Revenues Total $40,650,415 $35,409,953

EXPENSES

Encouraging Positive Development $10,079,185 $8,943,770

Fostering Independence 7,577,562 7,550,495

Promoting Self-Sufficiency 11,300,835 9,978,569

Administration and Fundraising 4,843,857 4,947,408

Operating Expense Total 33,801,439 31,420,242

Surplus before Interest and Depreciation 6,848,976 3,989,711 Depreciation 3,608,070 3,104,607

Interest Expense 1,218,658 1,214,138

Change in Net Assets 2,022,248 (329,034) Other Changes in Net Assets 6,211,424 (49,483)

Change in Net Assets Total $8,233,672 ($378,517)

Giving to Others Comes Back Tenfold

Volunteer to make an impact. Learn more at voasela.org.

California native Indi came to New Orleans three years ago to make a difference.

While working as a case manager for the Department of Children and Family Services, she decided she wanted to give back even more. That’s when she started volunteering with Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana.

“I was looking to do some volunteer work with children,” Indi says. “I figured there had to be a mentoring program or some similar program in the community, and that’s when I found Volunteers of America. I thought it would be a perfect fit, and it was definitely more than I was expecting.” Indi volunteered in our children and family services programs. She conducted youth programs on weekends, assisted victims of elderly financial abuse and joined our Mentoring Children of Promise program, where she continues to mentor a child with an incarcerated parent.

Her volunteer experience led to her employment as a case manager with our Forever Promising and Powerful Futures program, which offers intensive case management and both individual and group mentoring to help sexual exploitation victims. Today, Indi says that volunteering helped her realize the many roads her career could take.

“It was just a calling from God,” she says. “I was a basketball player (in college). My goal was to be a professional basketball player. I never knew that God would lead me to the role of reaching out to kids in the inner city. I can’t imagine doing anything else.”

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