LGBTQ+ adults are more than twice as likely to report experiencing homelessness at some point in their lives, as compared to the general population. In the New York City shelter system, well-documented challenges around lack of privacy and safety are especially acute where the LGBTQ+ community is concerned. In particular, transgender individuals are more likely to choose to live in public spaces such as streets and subways rather than navigate a system where most shelters are divided by gender binary. “The sparse options for LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing homelessness is an urgent challenge, but there are models that illuminate the path…

All Kelvin ever wanted was to be with his children. While he was proud to serve in the military and loved the way it allowed him to see the world, as soon as he became a father, he would rush home to be with his family every chance he got. When Kelvin’s time in the service ended, he returned home to the Bronx to be with them, taking a job at a restaurant where he worked long hours for a low wage to support them. The days were tough, but he didn’t mind because it meant they could be together…

As a continuation of its pilot launched in 2022, Volunteers of America-Greater New York aims to reach and educate more New Yorkers on the link between domestic violence and traumatic brain injuries.

Tommy, an active and playful 4-year-old with autism, has gone from silence to song in just one year at VOAGNY’s Bronx Early Learning Center.

Bronx native Lenny, 67, experienced years of housing insecurity. VOA-GNY’s East Clarke Place Senior Residence finally provided him a home.

At our 2024 annual fundraising gala, Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-GNY) presented the Community Champion Award to CAVU Securities for their dedication to serving veterans who’ve experienced homelessness.

Bronx native Lenny, 67, experienced years of housing insecurity. VOA-GNY’s East Clarke Place Senior Residence finally provided him a home.

An article in the Gothamist reports New York City budget cuts have impacted funding for our school backpack drive, Operation Backpack®, just as we are seeing a significant increase in the number of children living in shelter.