A vision for veterans: New wellness center at Bastion veterans community

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Bastion is a special neighborhood for veterans in Gentilly on Mirabeau Avenue. They are expanding with a new wellness center.

Jackson Smith’s got a vision for veterans.

“We’ve been working for years to break past our capacity limitations to serve even more veterans than those who live on Mirabeau Avenue,” Smith said.

Smith is the Executive Director of Bastion, a non-profit organization which houses veterans on their five acres in 58 homes.

Smith is pleased they are expanding with their new veteran’s wellness center…

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