Volunteers of America North Louisiana (VOANLA) will celebrate the opening of its new Veterans Safe Haven facility with a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony on Tuesday, November 10, at 2 p.m. The new facility, located at 1717 Irving Place in Shreveport’s Highland Neighborhood, represents an important investment in the organization’s ongoing commitment to helping homeless Veterans find stability, healing, and a path toward permanent housing.
Since 2014, VOANLA has operated the Safe Haven program in partnership with the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVAMC), providing room, board, and supportive services to Veterans experiencing homelessness. The program offers a low-barrier, recovery-oriented environment where Veterans can build trust, address mental health and substance use challenges, and develop the resources and skills necessary to achieve self-sufficiency. Unlike traditional shelter models, Safe Haven does not require sobriety as a condition of entry, allowing Veterans facing significant barriers to access the support they need.
As the program grew, VOANLA and OBVAMC recognized the need for a space better suited to the unique needs of the Veterans served. The new facility was purpose-built to provide a bright, welcoming, and secure environment that balances personal privacy with opportunities for meaningful interaction among residents, staff, and VA personnel…