This year's Celebration for Change event was a great success!  Board members and supporters invited friends, family and colleagues to learn more about the positive change that can be made in South Louisiana by supporting the services of Volunteers of America.  The highlight of the program was a video showcasing a single dad of three young girls who were saved from the brink of homelessness by our Supportive Housing program.  This family is determined to stay together at all costs but challenges, such as not having a family car, are holding them back.  After the video, Jane Shank, President and CEO made a surprise presentation to the family of a 1999 Honda Accord that was generously donated by a donor who had already heard their story and wanted to help.  There were very few dry eyes in the audience!  Thanks again to everyone who attended!

What Our Celebration for Change Guests are Saying...

"Absolutely the nicest fund raising event I've been to in a while"

"Truly a successful event, the speakers spoke from the heart"

"I haven't cried since my son was born, but I cried that night watching the video"

"My guests said that they really enjoyed the event and we impressed by the size and scope of Volunteers of America"

"I made a donation and didn't even plan to"

"It was a very moving video and then to meet the family- It was really great to see"

'I truly enjoyed it!"

"I can't say enough about what I learned about the organization.  I cried the whole time"

"The video was very touching, very effective, heart-warming.  It was great to see them get that car"

"The thing I remember was when Jason, Jordan, Jesse and Jaden were on stage and all I could hear were people sobbing and sniffling."

"The event was fabulous.  Great locale, food and social climate.  The program was outstanding."

"It was a nice touch being able to see the family there- I got chills!"

"It was my first time attending Celebration for Change.  The event was so touching, I want to become a volunteer!"