Louisiana Volunteers Give Foster Kids a Voice in Court
Trained advocates in Louisiana are stepping up to ensure foster children don't navigate the complex legal system alone. CASA volunteers provide a consistent presence for kids who need it most.
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Trained advocates in Louisiana are stepping up to ensure foster children don't navigate the complex legal system alone. CASA volunteers provide a consistent presence for kids who need it most.

After an ice storm knocked out power across Louisiana, the Red Cross is calling for volunteers to staff emergency shelters. Training takes just two hours and can be done from home.

After a devastating ice storm left Charlette Neumeier's Louisiana yard buried under fallen trees, volunteers from across the country arrived at her door ready to help. The effort brought hope to an entire community still reeling from power outages and widespread damage.

When Tropical Storm Arthur dumped 29 inches of rain on Louisiana in 24 hours, Georgia Baptist volunteers drove hundreds of miles to help strangers rebuild their lives. Their four-week mission brought more than just construction skills—it brought hope to families facing their hardest days.

Hundreds of volunteers will clean Louisiana's bayous this Saturday, extending the beloved annual event to new waterways for the first time in 15 years. Last year's cleanup removed more than 12 tons of trash from the region's critical water sources. #

As Winter Storm Fern brings freezing temperatures and power outages across Louisiana, the American Red Cross is calling on residents to help their neighbors stay warm and safe. No experience needed—just two hours of training gets you ready to make a difference.

A backyard weather enthusiast just broke Louisiana's 62-year rainfall record by nearly 7 inches. Matt Carnicle measured 29.06 inches in under 12 hours as part of a NASA citizen science project helping improve weather forecasts nationwide.

As Winter Storm Fern sweeps across Louisiana, the American Red Cross is offering free disaster response training to turn neighbors into helpers. Six virtual sessions this week will prepare locals to respond to everything from house fires to statewide emergencies.

After historic flooding devastated Louisiana's Avoyelles Parish in June, hundreds of families found an army of helpers ready to rebuild their lives. Samaritan's Purse has set up camp to restore every single damaged home, and they're looking for more hands to help finish the job. #

The American Red Cross is celebrating the 4,000+ Alabama volunteers who make up 90% of its workforce while recruiting helpers for roles from disaster response to blood drives. National Volunteer Week runs April 19-25. #
When tornadoes tore through southeast Louisiana, Red Cross volunteers showed up the next morning with supplies, financial help, and a promise to stay. Over 50 people across 18 households are getting the support they need to rebuild.

When Winter Storm Fern turned Shreveport roads into ice rinks, volunteer heroes got dialysis patients to life-saving treatments and essential workers to their jobs. The Shreveport Volunteer Network worked around the clock to keep their community moving.

When Tropical Storm Arthur flooded hundreds of homes in rural Louisiana, volunteers arrived within 24 hours to help families who had never seen water that high. Two months later, an entire community is rebuilding together.

A Safe Haven for Newborns is honoring the volunteers who power their life-saving mission this Volunteer Month. The Florida organization says volunteers bring not just support, but the human connection that families in crisis desperately need.

Four towns across Northwest Louisiana are hosting ceremonies this April to honor foster children and celebrate the volunteers who advocate for them in court. The Light of Hope events shine a spotlight on kids who've experienced abuse and neglect while recruiting more compassionate community members to help.

A New York hospice volunteer has dedicated three decades to helping the organization thrive, while two others were named Volunteers of the Year. Hospice of Orleans celebrated their volunteers during National Volunteer Week with heartfelt recognition.

Volunteers in Colorado's Eagle County donated over 5,000 hours building affordable homes in 2025, saving Habitat for Humanity more than half a million dollars in labor costs. National Volunteer Appreciation Week spotlights how giving back benefits both communities and the volunteers themselves.

George and Polly Marshall started handing out handmade crosses in parking lots last October, sparking conversations that have led dozens of people to faith. What began with 28 crosses at one Alexandria store has grown into a movement changing lives across Central Louisiana.

The Bedford Citizen is seeking nominations to celebrate community volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Residents have until April 10 to nominate their local heroes.

The Salvation Army in Lock Haven celebrated its volunteers with an appreciation dinner, honoring those who give their time to serve families in need. Two standout volunteers received special recognition for their year-round dedication to the community.
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