The Shreveport Choice Neighborhood will become a community that fosters and supports resilience and upward mobility for all families and individuals who reside in Allendale, Ledbetter Heights and the West Edge.
Volunteers of America North Louisiana, in partnership with residents, social service agencies, and businesses, will lead the effort to address the needs of residents of Choice Neighborhood, who qualify as low income.
The People Plan focuses on three critical areas – education, employment, and health care – with the goal of lasting stability for the individuals and families of the neighborhood. Once realized, these outcomes will:
Volunteers of America brings more than 80 years of experience in social services to the residents of Choice Neighborhood. Residents will work with case managers to create and manage family and individual goals based on their individual needs. With the help of partner agencies, Volunteers of America will walk with residents as they eliminate any barriers to achieving their goals and take advantage of every opportunity for success. Goals are assessed regularly with the case managers.
If you are interested in assistance in any of these areas, visit our website at voanorthla.org/choice-neighborhood , call us at 603-3374, email cni@voanorthla.org, or visit us at the Blue Suede Studio at 728 Elvis Presley Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101.
Implementation of this initiative is being led by the City of Shreveport and the Housing Authority of the City of Shreveport (HACS). Implementation teams are led by component leads Housing (by ITEX Development and HACS), Neighborhood (by the City of Shreveport’s Department of Community Development), and People (by Volunteers of America North Louisiana).
Have a question or would like to learn more? Email us or send us a message via our contact form.
