The Latest

Announcement, July 2, 2026

VOA-GNY Celebrates Operation Backpack Investment in FY27 Budget

VOA-GNY released a statement thanking the New York City Council for a $250K Operation Backpack investment in the FY27 Budget, which will help VOA-GNY provide school supplies to every child living in a NYC shelter. 
Announcement, July 1, 2026

From Annual Uncertainty to Sustainable Investment: VOA-NNJ on New Jersey’s FY27 Budget

VOA-NNJ responds to New Jersey’s FY27 budget, applauding the preservation of funding for critical nonprofit services while urging the state to adopt a transparent, needs-based funding model that strengthens housing, behavioral health, and homelessness services.
Announcement, June 30, 2026

A Step Towards Ending Homelessness: VOA-GNY on CityFHEPS Expansion and the FY27 Budget

VOA-GNY released a statement in response to CityFHEPS Expansion and the FY27 Budget
Announcement, June 11, 2026

Nonprofits Are Not NYC’s Bank: VOA-GNY on Mayor’s Consideration of Delaying Nonprofit Payment Law 

VOA-GNY responds Mayor Mamdani’s consideration of delaying the implementation of nonprofit payment law, which would have a serious and immediate impact on our programs, our workforce, and the New Yorkers who depend on these services.
Press Release, May 29, 2026

Volunteers of America-Northern New Jersey Honored by New Jersey State Senate for Service to New Jerseyans in Need

The proclamation, granted by Senator Andrew Zwicker, recognizes VOA-NNJ (a division of VOA-GNY) as one of the earliest adopters of the supportive housing model.
Announcement, May 28, 2026

VOA-GNY on New York State FY27 Enacted Budget  

VOA-GNY released a statement in response to the FY27 New York State Enacted Budget, acknowledging steps toward supporting vulnerable New Yorkers and the human services workforce, advancing affordable housing development, and preserving supportive housing, while calling for increased investment to address the scale New York’s housing and homelessness crisis. 
Media Coverage, May 19, 2026

City & State: Noelle Withers, A 2026 Nonprofit Trailblazer

The list honors notable leaders across the nonprofit sector who are dedicated to serving New Yorkers.
Media Coverage, May 18, 2026

Gothamist: Single DV Survivors Are Often Denied Shelter, SAFE Shelter Act Can Change That

VOA-GNY operates six domestic violence shelters in the city and lost $1 million last year for housing single survivors.