Who We Are
SOME PEOPLE CAN’T IMAGINE DOING WHAT WE DO. WE CAN’T IMAGINE NOT DOING IT.
Established in Baton Rouge in 1921, Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana now serves a 27 parish area. Our vision is to engage the energy and spirit of the people of Louisiana, to care for our neighbors who need help today, and to build healthier, more compassionate communities for tomorrow.
Project PlaySmart Application Process Now Open
Our 2025 Project PlaySmart Classroom Makeover application period is now open! Eligible early learning centers in the Greater Baton Rouge and Acadiana & Lake Charles regions can apply to receive a classroom makeover grant of up to $15,000!
2025 Celebration for Change
On May 6, 2025, Volunteers of America will host our annual Celebration for Change fundraising event to help support the life-changing programs and services we offer to more than 38,000 individuals across 27 parishes. Find out how you can be a part of changing lives.
Reilly Counseling Center
Reilly Counseling Center offers individual, family, support group, and child therapies by licensed clinical staff trained in multiple evidence-based therapies, as well as trainings and workshops to the community.
VOA SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA In Action
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Louisiana First News Emery’s Child Care and Preschool in Sorrento was surprised with a $15,000 classroom makeover as part of Volunteers of America’s 2025 Project PlaySmart initiative. The reveal was filled with joy as staff, parents, and students celebrated the transformation of their learning space.
VOASCLA surprises Sorrento preschool with $15K classroom makeover
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VOASCLA
Guided by the experience of more than 16,000 professionals living and working to make life better in their local communities, our plan for today and tomorrow is clear: transform lives by improving the health, happiness, and stability of our communities.
Health
Access to quality healthcare is an essential part of any thriving, active community. Our goal is to provide 100% access to those who need it.
Housing
The key ingredient to living a healthy life is having a place to call home. We believe that a safe, affordable home is a basic human right.
Human Services
Focused on the unique needs of each of the communities we serve, we create and manage hundreds of life-changing programs and services.