In the spirit of gratitude, we thank all the supporters, partners, and sponsors who provided relief efforts to the communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. 🙏 Mere hours after the hurricane subsided, the VOA team came together to assemble essential resources for the 100+ residents we serve in Asheville so they could continue receiving the highest quality of care. Thank you for being part of our work to build #healthycommunities4all. Amazon | CenterWell Home Health | Good360 | Humana | Niagara Bottling | The Home Depot Foundation | The WASH Foundation | World Central Kitchen
Volunteers of America
Non-profit Organizations
Alexandria, VA 31,148 followers
We are more than a nonprofit. We are a ministry of service that includes nearly 16,000 paid, professional employees.
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At Volunteers of America, we are more than a nonprofit organization. We are a ministry of service that includes 16,000 paid, professional employees dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. Through our hundreds of human service programs, including housing and healthcare, Volunteers of America touches the lives of 1.5 million people in over 400 communities in 46 states as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico each year. Since 1896, we have supported and empowered America's most vulnerable groups, including veterans, at-risk youth, the frail elderly, men and women returning from prison, homeless individuals and families, people with disabilities, and those recovering from addictions. Our work touches the mind, body, heart — and ultimately the spirit — of those we serve, integrating our deep compassion with highly effective programs and services. Approximately 60,000 volunteers throughout the country help our employees deliver these life-changing services
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- 10,001+ employees
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- Alexandria, VA
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- Nonprofit
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- 1896
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Alexandria, VA 22314, US
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Meet Nick, someone who found a second chance at VOA Northern Rockies’ Life House. Through our NACEP program, we are helping Indigenous people overcome addiction in a culturally-sensitive manner. Read more about Nick’s journey back to the Lakota tribe: https://lnkd.in/eehwXYXY
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Last week, our staff set up a Thanksgiving dinner for 100+ seniors and people with disabilities in Asheville, North Carolina. After Hurricane Helene devastated the area – damaging infrastructure, contaminating water, and interrupting cell service – the residents we serve found reprieve at our gratitude celebration. Our Chief Ministry Officer James A. Marshall, Jr. led a service for the group before everyone was treated with a feast. Thank you to the many hands who helped us give back to those in need this Thanksgiving 🦃
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Meet Martin and Gladys, two lovebirds who moved from NYC to North Carolina to be closer to family after Martin’s retirement from the U.S. Marines. After the living arrangement fell through, they were relocated back to NYC without a plan and a place to live. They were then connected to the life-changing services of Volunteers of America-Greater New York’s Support Services for Veteran Families program. Now, Martin and Gladys are living safe and secure in their one-bedroom apartment ready for the holiday season. Learn more about their journey: https://lnkd.in/exd8qpmJ
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Jessica and her daughter were given a second chance at life at VOA Southeast Pine Family Campus. Introduced to drugs at an early age, Jessica succumbed to substance abuse following the loss of her mother. As a new mom, her daughter was placed in the foster care system while Jessica found ways to regain control of her life. Now at Pine Family Campus, Jessica and her daughter have been reunited and can recover together. Learn more about Jessica’s inspiring story: https://lnkd.in/eR-6i_vK
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Giving back to our community is central to VOA’s mission. That’s why we are working with AmeriCorps on our Determined Health initiative to train community health workers in multiple states and Puerto Rico. These trusted community members are empowered to advocate for people in need and help them reach their full potential. As volunteerism rises after the pandemic, VOA has been able to level health inequalities in the communities we serve and build #healthycommunities4all.
A note from AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith: The latest data from our Volunteering and Civic Life in America research found that 75.7 million Americans formally volunteered through an organization between September 2022 and September 2023. A whopping 28.3% of the U.S. population served an estimated 4.99 billion hours, showing that volunteering and community engagement is rebounding post-pandemic. I’m grateful to our partners, U.S. Census Bureau, for collaborating with us to track this renewal of service across the country, while considering new frontiers of service like virtual volunteering. Learn more about the latest data in this article by Laura Hanson Schlachter and Tim Marshall: #VolunteeringInAmerica #Volunteering #NationalService #CivicEngagement
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Check out our #VOA leadership in action! We are proud of Junior Dillion, MA, LMHC, Ph.D., Volunteers of America Upstate New York’s President and CEO, as he shares his story of resilience in a powerful TEDx Talk, “Starting Last and Finishing First.” His transformative journey captures the mission of VOA – uplifting others, against all odds, to create lasting change in communities. Thank you for being a champion to the communities we serve! Listen to Dr. Dillion’s impactful words: https://lnkd.in/eRUNVmQr
Dr. Junior Dillion presented at a #TEDxNazarethUniversity event this fall with a powerful message, "where you start is not always where you finish." His talk, “Starting Last and Finishing First,” highlighted the importance of support systems and how professional and personal worlds often intersect to shape our success. Watch as Dr. Dillion shares how his struggles and helping others were key in his journey to become President & CEO of Volunteers of America Upstate New York: https://ow.ly/zjnL50U7mq9
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Back-to-school season should bring joy, adventure, and opportunities for kids to grow – not stress about school supplies. Through our Operation Backpack campaign, we were able to distribute more than 49,000 backpacks to kids in local communities in 2023. See the smile on kids’ faces in our impact report: https://lnkd.in/eh3drz9Z
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VOA helps you finish the races that seem unachievable. Our Transitional Housing for Veterans program (Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada) offers numerous resources and services for veterans facing housing insecurity. In addition to a safe place to live, this program offers case management and community support to help veterans get back on their feet. Learn more about this unique program: https://lnkd.in/eMzkFyzn
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[Trigger Warning: Self Harm] Meet Rhonda, a U.S. Army Veteran, who has made it her mission to spread joy in her community. After battling spouts of depression and loneliness following her military service, Rhonda attempted to take her life. Not long after, she was brought to the veterans facility at Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana where she found support in confidential, peer-support groups. Today, Rhonda is working towards becoming a peer support specialist for her fellow vets. #healthycommunities4all Read how Rhonda inspires others: https://lnkd.in/e8ZCyfeX
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