Check out our Events Coming Up in March!
Beats and Eats Event in Lake Charles!
Inner Wheel's Attic Trash and Treasure Sale!
YOU could win
this official, signed
George Rodrigue print!
(And support our Southwest Louisiana
programs at the same time!)
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Volunteers Honored for Outstanding Service
Volunteers of America Volunteers Receive Power of 9 Award
On January 28, volunteers Jack Lemerond, Jessica Burroughs, and the River Road Chapter of National Charity League were recognized at the Power of 9 Honors Luncheon for their outstanding volunteer work with Volunteers of America.
Jack Lemerond and Jessica Burroughs receive support from Volunteers of America's programs for adults with disabilities, but they give back to the community by coaching the MudBugs, an inclusive t-ball team sponsored by Volunteers of America.
Jack and Jessica enjoy helping the children learn to play the game while having fun and also get the opportunity to exercise their leadership skills.
Photo at right: Jack Lemerond and Luncheon Emcee Donna Britt
The River Road Chapter of National Charity League is comprised of more than 200 mothers and daughters, ranging in age from 7th to 12th grades. Volunteers of America is fortunate to be one of the many agencies this group serves. Among other projects, NCL members provide brown bag meals for our elderly residents at Oak Park Plaza, make learning games and activities for preschoolers at our Partnerships in Child Care programs, and host recreational events at Parker House.
Photo (left to right): Janet Vidrine, NCL; Pamela Babcock, NCL; Greta Patterson, Volunteers of America; and Stephanie Simoneaux, NCL
Seeing Is Believing! Take a Volunteers of America Tour!
No need sitting around - come and take a tour of one of Volunteers of America's programs. In one hour you will get the chance to see a program of Volunteers of America, learn about the people we serve and see how the community is at work in your area.
We currently have tours of our Lake Charles mental health programs, and programs in Baton Rouge, which inlcude our children's residential home (Parker House), Drusilla Community Home and our Day Program, which both serve people with disabilities.
For dates and times of tours in the BATON ROUGE AREA, click here!
To schedule a tour of our LAFAYETTE programs, click here!