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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.
Announcement, May 15, 2026

Policy win: New York State Legislature Passes SAFE Shelter Act

VOA-GNY released a statement in response to the New York State Legislature’s passage of the SAFE Shelter Act to ensure equitable access to domestic violence shelter for all survivors.
Announcement, May 15, 2026

Administrative Barriers are Budget Cuts: VOA-GNY on Mayor Mamdani’s FY27 Executive Budget

VOA-GNY released a statement in response to new CityFHEPS administrative barriers introduced in Mayor Mamdani’s FY27 Executive Budget.
Press Release, May 14, 2026

As NYC Families Face Affordability Crisis and Record Youth Homelessness, Operation Backpack® Mobilizes Support for Students in Shelter

There are more students than ever at risk of the devastating consequences of homelessness as the cost of living in New York City continues to grow out of reach for many families.
Announcement, May 8, 2026

Simon Kawitzky Shares Insights on Affordable Housing Trends Panel

The New York Affordable Housing Summit brings together policymakers, developers, advocates, and community leaders to discuss housing solutions.