Veterans Safe Haven Facility to Open in Shreveport
Volunteers of America North Louisiana will hold a dedication ceremony for its new Veterans Safe Haven at 1717 Irving Place.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Military Jobs
Live Poll
Should your community do more to help homeless veterans find permanent housing?
Volunteers of America North Louisiana will hold a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony on November 10, 2026, at 2 p.m. for its new Veterans Safe Haven facility in Shreveport's Highland Neighborhood. The facility is the new home of a program the organization has operated since 2014 in partnership with the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center.
Why it matters
The new building was constructed because the growing program needed a space better suited to the unique needs of the Veterans it serves. The Safe Haven program does not require sobriety as a condition of entry.
The Safe Haven program has served 331 unique Veterans and maintains an average occupancy rate of approximately 90%. The facility sits at 1717 Irving Place, and the program has been running since 2014.
The players
Volunteers of America North Louisiana
A regional nonprofit affiliate of Volunteers of America that runs social service programs across North Louisiana, including the Safe Haven program for Veterans.
Overton Brooks VA Medical Center
A Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility in Shreveport that partners with local organizations to provide clinical care and services to Veterans.
The details
The Safe Haven program provides room, board, and supportive services to Veterans experiencing homelessness, including individualized service planning, case management, benefits navigation, food services, and coordination with VA clinical teams. The facility was renovated in collaboration with Brown Builders, LLC and Vintage Design Group, LLC, with support from donors including The Home Depot Foundation and The State of Louisiana.
Timeline
2014: Volunteers of America North Louisiana began operating the Safe Haven program with the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center.
November 10, 2026, 2 p.m.: Ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for the new facility.
Military Jobs Context
The Safe Haven model operated with the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center builds on a long-running VA partnership with community nonprofits to house Veterans experiencing homelessness in North Louisiana. The new facility expands that partnership into a purpose-built space for a program that has grown since its 2014 launch.
Veterans experiencing homelessness in the Shreveport area gain access to a purpose-built facility offering room, board, and case management without a sobriety requirement. Residents and neighbors in the Highland Neighborhood will see a newly renovated building at 1717 Irving Place once the ceremony takes place.
The takeaway
Veterans seeking housing help in North Louisiana can look to programs like Safe Haven that combine shelter with benefits navigation and VA clinical coordination. The model shows how community nonprofits and the VA can work together to meet the specific needs of homeless Veterans.
What happens next
A ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for the new Veterans Safe Haven facility will be held on November 10, 2026, at 2 p.m.
Further reading
For more on veteran career and support pathways, see Military Jobs in Shreveport.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Bossier Press-tribune.
Live Poll
Should your community do more to help homeless veterans find permanent housing?
