Annual Christmas Wish Project provides gifts for children, veterans and seniors in the community.
NEW ORLEANS — Each year, VOA Southeast Louisiana spreads holiday joy through its annual Christmas Wish Project, providing gifts, essential items and festive cheer to individuals and families who might otherwise go without.
VOA Southeast Louisiana serves more than 26,000 individuals across 16 parishes and is calling on community partners, local businesses and individuals to help fulfill more than 1,000 Christmas wishes this year. Supporters are encouraged to sponsor a child, veteran or senior and purchase gifts from their wish lists.
“VOA Southeast Louisiana invites our community to come together and help bring holiday joy to the people we serve,” said Donisha Duckworth, resource development & outreach coordinator at VOA Southeast Louisiana. “The support of our community partners, local businesses and individual donors is essential to the success of this project. In 2025 alone, nearly 900 individuals served by VOA Southeast Louisiana submitted holiday wishes. Each wish represents an opportunity for our community to make a meaningful difference. Together, we hope to reach even more individuals and families this holiday season!”
Individuals, businesses, churches and community organizations are encouraged to participate in this year’s Christmas Wish Project by visiting voasela.org/christmas-wish/. All gifts must be wrapped and delivered to VOA Southeast Louisiana’s office at 4152 Canal St. in New Orleans by Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026.
For those who prefer to make a financial contribution, sponsorship opportunities are also available. These contributions allow VOA Southeast Louisiana to purchase gifts for individuals whose wishes have not yet been fulfilled, helping more children, veterans and seniors experience the joy of the holiday season.
For more information about VOA Southeast Louisiana and the Christmas Wish Project visit voasela.org
About VOA Southeast Louisiana:
For 130 years, VOA Southeast Louisiana has empowered and uplifted individuals including veterans, at-risk youth, low-income seniors, men, and women returning home after incarceration, homeless individuals and families, persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, families in need of affordable housing, and those recovering from addictions. Our work touches the mind, body, heart, and the spirit of those we serve, integrating our deep compassion with highly effective programs and services. Visit www.voasela.org for more information.
VOA Southeast Louisiana is part of VOA which is one of the nation’s oldest and largest comprehensive human services organizations with 16,000 paid professionals, dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. Founded in 1896, the faith-based nonprofit has affiliates in over 400 communities in 46 states, the District of Columbia, and serves more than 1.5 million people a year.
For more information about VOA Southeast Louisiana, visit www.voasela.org