We care for young men and women who are aging out of the foster care system during a crucial period in their lives. Our Assistant Vice President of Northern New Jersey Community Support and Behavioral Health, Thea Jandzio, talks about our approach.
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Supporting Students in Need
Learn MoreThank you for supporting Operation Backpack® 2018! We are still taking donations to ensure that no child goes back to school empty-handed.
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Helping Veterans Feel "At Ease"
Read MoreRick is one of several veterans benefiting from a new program seeking to combat moral injury.
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Offering Safety and Stability to Families
Read MoreNina and her children found their footing with us after leaving an abusive relationship.
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Supporting Family Reunification
Read MoreHoused and healthy, Jacob reconnected with family after several years of silence.
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.
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View Photos from the Operation Backpack® 2018 Campaign!
View Photo GalleryThank you to all of our sponsors, partners, and volunteers who are helping us meet the needs of 18K+ children living in shelters all across New York City. Get an inside look into what we've been up to over the past few weeks.
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Ernie Anastos Interviews Operation Backpack® Founder Rachel Weinstein About 2018 Campaign
Watch VideoLearn about what's new about this year's campaign, and how our partners, new and old, have responded to our call to fill 18K+ backpacks for children living in shelters.