FY14 AmeriCorps*State NOFO released
Volunteer Louisiana announces the release of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY14 AmeriCorps*State grants. This grant opportunity is made available annually to eligible organizations...
View ArticlePost Thanksgiving Volunteer Opportunity Friday, November 29 in New Orleans
The holidays are often a time to reflect and give thanks, and people often want to volunteer as an expression of their gratitude. The Toyota Green Initiative offers one such opportunity. They will be...
View ArticleJFK’s legacy of service
Today marks the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s death. Service was a hallmark of his presidency. In March 1961 he established the Peace Corps. It proved to be one of the most...
View ArticleGiving thanks for Louisiana volunteers
Thanksgiving is a time to pause and reflect on the incredible blessings we have experienced over the past year. As we come together to celebrate this holiday—as individuals, as families and as...
View ArticleMLK Day 2014
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service will take place January 20, 2014. During the Day of Service, thousands of people throughout Louisiana will join together to celebrate Dr. King’s...
View ArticleHappy Holidays
During this very special time of the year, Volunteer Louisiana wants to thank all volunteers for their dedication, passion and commitment to service. We are especially grateful to Louisiana’s...
View ArticleMLK Day is January 20
In 1994, Congress designated the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday as a National Day of Service. Taking place each year on the third Monday in January, the MLK Day of Service is the only federal...
View ArticleMLK Day projects need volunteers
MLK Day is January 20, 2014. Service projects in honor of his life are occurring throughout the state. Though it is a federal and state holiday, please consider using the day to help in your community....
View ArticleMLK Day projects impacted entire state
More than 100 partner organizations and local governments worked together to celebrate the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service. Projects were held throughout the state, ranging from...
View ArticleSpecial FY14 AmeriCorps State NOFO Announced
Volunteer Louisiana announced a Request for Proposals for FY14 AmeriCorps State Planning Grants. A planning grant is a restricted funds grant awarded to assist an applicant in completing the steps...
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