Media Room

Volunteers of America-Greater New York's Julia A. Oliver and Adam Balasiano discuss the need for preserving and repairing older supportive housing sites in an op-ed for Crain's New York Business

VOA-GNY joins other social services providers in arguing for fair compensation for human services workers in an op-ed in the Gotham Gazette

To coincide with the Mayor's announcement of the new Street to Housing pilot, Myung Lee co-authored an op-ed published by the NY Daily News together with DSS Commissioner Gary Jenkins and DOHMH Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan.

With this funding, VOA-GNY aims to increase accessibility of mental health services for both clients and staff.

The Street to Housing pilot program creates a direct pathway for New Yorkers experiencing unsheltered homelessness to access permanent supportive housing without having to go through the shelter system, in the spirit of the "housing first" model.

Through our 20th Operation Backpack® campaign, we once again ensured all school-aged children living in NYC shelters received the backpacks and school supplies they need.

Thanks to your support, VOA-Greater New York provided school supplies to all 15,000 children living in New York City shelters through our 2022 Operation Backpack® campaign.

Award-winning actress and producer, Julianne Moore, features in this new PSA for our annual community service campaign, Operation Backpack®.

For individuals struggling with substance use disorders, especially while also experiencing homelessness, the road to recovery is not always straight.

While much of the work we do is government-funded, support from the community (especially regular giving) can help make the biggest impact when it comes to ending homelessness.

Studies show that children with autism whose families live in low-income neighborhoods are less likely to be diagnosed with autism and receive interventions. Adults who never received treatment as children are more likely to have trouble living independently—putting them at risk of homelessness.