Thank You For Supporting Those Most In Need

It is my hope that you and your family are well. Year 2023 is a year for continued success. The staff at Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana continues to amaze me with their undying dedication to the people we serve and their ability to constantly adapt to the needs of the communities we serve. This organization has been doing just that for 127 years. I know that with your help, we can continue our mission to help our most vulnerable neighbors and create hope for those who need it most.

Inside this issue, you will read several stories about the people we serve throughout the 16 parishes we work. One story focuses on an area that is near and dear to my heart–intellectual and developmental disabilities. You see, I started my career working as a Direct Support Professional in a group home and that first experience has forever changed my life. You will also read stories of resilience and perseverance when you read Marilyn’s and Joe’s stories. Though they faced different challenges, they both prevailed because of the generous support of people like you.

Our major fundraiser, “Reach For The Stars” breakfast will take place on Wednesday, April 19th at Kenner’s Pontchartrain Center. I encourage you to make plans to attend this event. You will learn more about the programs and services we offer to your neighbors. I promise you will leave the breakfast feeling uplifted and proud of the work that you help fund. To learn more about this year’s breakfast, please contact Tony Enterante at aenterante@voasela.org.

I am very grateful for your support over the past year. This year has already seen an increase in costs and the number of people seeking services. I am thankful to everyone who has helped thus far and there is still more support needed for our community. If you would like to make a difference in someone’s life, please visit www.voasela.org/give and make a pledge today.

Thank you for all that you do and continue to do for Volunteers of America; I hope you stay safe and well.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tod Smith Chair

S. Chuck Viator Chair-Elect

Stephen C. Schrempp Treasurer

Rupa Jolly Secretary

Louis Colin, Sr.

Thomas J. McGoey, II

Victoria Adams Phipps

Charique L. Richardson

Christy N. Ross

Lynn E. Swanson

Michelle Treschwig

David P. Vicknair

Voris R. Vigee 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.