Donations in Action
Tour our programs to see how your support is changing lives!
To allow the public see firsthand how Volunteers of America – Greater New York is changing lives, we are offering tours at 3 of our programs. Join us for a 90 minute tour. Meet key staff, board members and clients to catch a special glimpse into the "everyday miracles" at Volunteers of America.
Currently, we are offering tours at the Regent Family Residence, the Bronx Early Learning Center, and the Staten Island Early Learning Center.
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The Bronx Early Learning Center (BELC) opened in 2007 and is located on Bathgate Avenue in the South Bronx. Two-thirds of the 260 children attending the Early Learning Center have developmental delays associated with autism, Down syndrome, attention deficit disorder and neurological and emotional issues, some associated with lead poisoning and fetal alcohol syndrome.
Tour Date:
Monday, September 20, 2010
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Regent Family Residence
A transitional residence for 140 homeless families, providing comprehensive services to help them achieve independence and obtain permanent housing.
Tour Date:
TBD
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Staten Island Early Learning Center
Many of the girls and boys who attend the Staten Island Early Learning Center have significant developmental delays associated with autism, Down syndrome, attention deficit disorder and neurological and emotional issues.
The school offers Special Education Itinerant Teachers (SEIT) with expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), a one-on-one therapy designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Tour Date:
TBD
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To RSVP or to arrange a private visit for you or a group, please contact Natalie Jonsson in our development office at (212) 496-4312 or via email at:
njonsson@voa-gny.org