Media Room
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- Phone: (646) 531-0975
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VOA-GNY In the News
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July 18, 2023
News 12 Bronx Covers the Topping Out of Andrews Avenue South Senior Residence
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, who was in attendance at the ceremony, outlines the
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, who was in attendance at the ceremony, outlines the value that this development will bring to the neighborhood once complete.
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June 26, 2023
VOA-GNY Executive VP & Chief Program Officer Recognized
Noelle Withers was recognized by City & State New York as one of their 2023 Above & Beyond
Noelle Withers was recognized by City & State New York as one of their 2023 Above & Beyond Innovators.
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April 25, 2023
WYNC and Gothamist Highlight Innovative Street to Home Program
WNYC and Gothamist profiled VOA-GNY's new pilot program, which allows homeless New Yorkers
WNYC and Gothamist profiled VOA-GNY's new pilot program, which allows homeless New Yorkers to bypass common bureaucratic hurdles and quickly move into permanent supportive housing.
Press Releases & Other VOA-GNY News
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June 22, 2023
Operation Backpack® Honored by New York Yankees
VOA-GNY participated in a home plate ceremony recognizing this year's Operation Backpack®
VOA-GNY participated in a home plate ceremony recognizing this year's Operation Backpack® campaign and the increased need.
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April 17, 2023
Volunteers of America-Greater New York Honors Three Community Pillars with Awards at 26th Annual Gala
After New York City Mayor Eric Adams delivered welcome remarks, VOA-GNY raised a record-breaking
After New York City Mayor Eric Adams delivered welcome remarks, VOA-GNY raised a record-breaking $1.3 million and honored Cerberus Capital Management, actor and philanthropist Holly Robinson Peete, and Broadway’s Hailee Kaleem Wright.
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November 14, 2022
Mayor Announces Launch of Street to Housing Pilot with VOA-GNY
The Street to Housing pilot program creates a direct pathway for New Yorkers experiencing
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.
Videos
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September 19, 2022
20th Year of Operation Backpack® | Thank You
Thanks to your support, VOA-Greater New York provided school supplies to all 15,000 children
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.
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August 1, 2022
Operation Backpack® 2022 PSA Featuring Julianne Moore
Award-winning actress and producer, Julianne Moore, features in this new PSA for our annual
Award-winning actress and producer, Julianne Moore, features in this new PSA for our annual community service campaign, Operation Backpack®.
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March 10, 2022
New York Sector Director, Lijin Thomas speaks at the #JustPayRally
VOA-Greater New York Sector Director, Lijin Thomas speaks at the #JustPayRally.
On the Issues
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The Realities of Homelessness and Substance Use
For individuals struggling with substance use disorders, especially while also experiencing
For individuals struggling with substance use disorders, especially while also experiencing homelessness, the road to recovery is not always straight.
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A Little Every Month Means a Lot More Than You Think
While much of the work we do is government-funded, support from the community
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.
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Connecting the Dots Between Poverty and Autism
Studies show that children with autism whose families live in low-income neighborhoods are less
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.
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- Phone: (646) 531-0975
- rheinrichs@voa-gny.org