Driver's License Class Offered
Daytime students were able to improve their understanding of Louisiana driving laws and regulations in November and December with the help of volunteer tutor, Michael Lell. A UL student, Lell designed and taught the class to help VITA students take and successfully pass the driving test. Students learned about road signs, road markings, defensive driving, and safe-driving techniques. "I really like the way Michael is teaching the class," said Brenda Daniel, a VITA student. "I'm learning a lot, and I'm more confident because he's helping me understand it better than if I studied on my own." The class will be offered again later in 2011.
Downtown Alive! Good Music, Great Raffle
VITA was the featured non-profit organization at a recent Downtown Alive! concert on Friday, November 5, 2010. The popular South Louisiana band, Lil' Band of Gold, performed at Parc San Souci.

VITA hosted a booth where event participants learned more about becoming a tutor and bought 50/50 raffle tickets. Tickets were drawn at 8:00 pm. Braxton Perez of Baton Rouge won, with the rest of the proceeds going to VITA.
Downtown Alive events are scheduled in the fall and spring on Friday nights at Parc San Souci and Parc Internationale. Each week, a non-profit has an opportunity to be featured. Throughout the event announcements are made about the non-profits and their missions.

Special thanks to the staff, to all who purchased raffle tickets and to our tutors, Carissa McDaniel and Angela Fangue who helped with the raffle.


Angela Fangue, Emily Marcantel, and Norma Guidry under VITA tent at Downtown Alive!
Driver's License Class Offered
Daytime students were able to improve their understanding of Louisiana driving laws and regulations in November and December with the help of volunteer tutor, Michael Lell. A UL student, Lell designed and taught the class to help VITA students take and successfully pass the driving test. Students learned about road signs, road markings, defensive driving, and safe-driving techniques. "I really like the way Michael is teaching the class," said Brenda Daniel, a VITA student. "I'm learning a lot, and I'm more confident because he's helping me understand it better than if I studied on my own." The class will be offered again later in 2011.