Our vision, your impact. Over the last 126 years, Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-GNY) has built a proud legacy of leadership and innovation. Our annual report highlights some of the ways you helped us respond to the needs of thousands of men, women and children this year, including Cathy, Lucia, and Robert.
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23,000 Children Need Your Support
Learn MoreGet involved in Operation Backpack®—the need is greater than ever
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Annual Gala Raises Record $1.3 Million
Read MoreAND HONORS THREE CHAMPIONS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY
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Screening Survivors
Learn MoreFirst-of-its-kind initiative to address brain injury from domestic violence
What We Do
VOA-GNY is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050.
Areas of Service
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Housing
We develop housing that provides affordable opportunities for clients moving out of homelessness and poverty.
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Health
We provide health services that will support our clients in their transition from homelessness to a life of independence and resilience.
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Wealth-Building
We develop programs and services that train, assist and support clients working to build wealth and self-sufficiency.
We have programs across New York City, Westchester County & Northern New Jersey.
News and Events
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News 12 Bronx Covers the Topping Out of Andrews Avenue South Senior Residence
Learn MoreBronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, who was in attendance at the ceremony, outlines the value that this development will bring to the neighborhood once complete.
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Operation Backpack® Honored by New York Yankees
Read MoreVOA-GNY participated in a home plate ceremony raising awareness for this year's Operation Backpack® campaign and the increased number of children who will need school supplies.
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WYNC and Gothamist Highlight Innovative Street to Home Program
Read MoreWYNC and Gothamist profiled VOA-GNY's pioneering new pilot program, which allows homeless New Yorkers to bypass common bureaucratic hurdles and quickly move into permanent supportive housing.