General Info

Founded in 1896, Volunteers of America is a nonprofit organization that serves youths, senior citizens, homeless and individuals with disabilities. It operates in more than 400 communities in over 40 states in United States. Volunteers of America offers community enhancement, employment, emergency, health, mental care and housing health services. Its community enhancement services organize holiday meals and gift giving programs. The organization administers a scholastic book grants program distributes books and educational toys. Volunteers of America also provides employment counseling, job placement, adult education and literacy and computer training services. The organization maintains one of its locations in New Orleans, La.