Housing is
just the start
of what we do.
We meet the needs of neighbors experiencing or at risk of homelessness in New York City, Westchester, and Northern New Jersey.
News Highlights
A$AP Rocky Remembers The Kindess He Experienced at a VOA-GNY Shelter As a Kid
The rapper shares a fond memory of a volunteer who paid for his movie ticket when he was a kid experiencing homelessness.
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Daily News: Housing, Not Sweeps Saves Lives In Bitter Cold
Encampment sweeps are enforcement actions and do not solve homelessness.
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NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Visits Formerly Homeless Veterans at Volunteers of America-Greater New York Supportive Housing Residence
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani visited Volunteers of America–Greater New York’s (VOA-GNY)’s Commonwealth Residence in the Bronx, where he served and shared a meal with residents, many of whom are formerly homeless veterans.
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Affordable Housing and Community Development Veteran Simon Kawitzky Joins Volunteers of America-Greater New York as Senior Vice President of Real Estate
Simon Kawitzky, a seasoned housing and real estate leader, has joined VOA-GNY as Senior Vice President of Real Estate.
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Join us to celebrate
Attend our 29th annual gala on April 30, 2026 to celebrate the work we're doing together to end homelessness in the Greater New York area.
Delivering housing, health and wealth-building services to thousands of adults and children annually
We provide critical support to neighbors in need, including families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, seniors and veterans, while laboring toward systemic change.
See Our Impact
5th
Largest provider of supportive housing in New York City
777
People experiencing homelessness transitioned into permanent housing with our support
35,136
People received housing and other services from us in 2024
Help us end homelessness in our community
Our vision is to end homelessness in Greater New York. With your support, change is possible.