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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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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Purchase Your Table or Ticket for Our 24th Annual Gala, "A New York Winter's Eve"
Learn MoreVolunteers of America-Greater New York is hosting its largest and most important fundraising event of the year on December 9, 2019 at The Plaza. Join us for an inspiring evening featuring a reception, dinner and exciting live and silent auctions. Funds raised will benefit our 80+ social services program helping those in need in the community.
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"Topping Out" Our New Supportive Housing Residence for Older Adults, Clarke Place
Read MoreConstruction of VOA-GNY's Clarke Place Senior Residence in the Bronx surpassed the halfway point, marked by a "topping out" ceremony held on September 18, 2019. The residence, now 56% complete, will help address the growing demand for subsidized housing for older adults.
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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.
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.