Receive inspirational stories from the individuals and families in our care, and learn about unique opportunities to help our neighbors in need reach their full potential.
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Operation Backpack® Fulfills Every Shelter Request
Watch Our VideoThe 2019 campaign distributed 19,000 backpacks to children living in NYC homeless shelters
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Unconditional Support
Read Her StoryThe patient and adamant staff in our supportive housing helped Lisa get clean after her battles with addiction and homelessness.
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The Love of a Family
Read Their StoryThe support that the Harrell family received at our transitional family shelter has helped Heaven excel in school.
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Leave No One Behind
Read About Their FriendshipEdwin and Derek are graduates of Battle Buddy Bridge®, our innovative program that trains vets to be peer specialists.
News and Events
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VOA Announces Commitment to Moral Injury Research and Care with Times Square Event
Read MoreVolunteers of America, Inc. announced its commitment to moral injury research and care on September 10, 2019 by unveiling a new campaign titled "The War Inside" in Times Square, coinciding with World Suicide Prevention Day.
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Operation Backpack® Volunteers Pack 2019 Campaign's Final 500 Backpacks on TODAY Show
Watch the SegmentVOA-GNY and Operation Backpack® were featured on the TODAY Show on Thursday, August 29, as key partners and hosts from the show helped pack the final 500 backpacks needed to fulfill this year's requests.
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VOA-GNY Rings the NYSE Closing Bell to Mark the 16th Operation Backpack® Campaign
Read MoreVolunteers of America-Greater New York marked the 16th year of its Operation Backpack® campaign by ringing The Closing Bell® at the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, August 29.
Uplifting All People
Volunteers of America-Greater New York has been at the forefront of social service since 1896, and today, is one of the largest nonprofit developers and providers of permanent, supportive housing in the country.