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® Public Drive is Underway!
Learn MoreNow through August 2, you can fill and donate backpacks by dropping them off at any of our official drop locations in NYC.
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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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Hundreds of Corporate and Community Partners Garner Support for Operation Backpack® 2019
Read MoreNearly 300 partners, including out-of-home advertising firms and the NYPD Transit Bureau, are helping to ensure that 20,000 homeless NYC children go back to school with the supplies they need.
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Drop Your Operation Backpack® Donations with the NYPD Transit Police
Find a LocationThroughout July, several transit districts around New York City are serving as official drop-off locations for new backpacks and school supplies.
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Family Helped by VOA Featured in New York Daily News
Read Their StoryThe Harrell family, former residents at the Regent Family Residence, discuss their journey from homelessness to an apartment of their own.
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.