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This list, published during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, identifies New York’s Asian American leaders from a wide range of backgrounds who are gaining political power and standing up for their communities.

Myung Lee, President & CEO of VOA-Greater New York, writes about the need for housing for our seniors and steps that the new Mayoral administration can take to deliver change.

VOA-Greater New York behavioral health programs located in Northern New Jersey receive $10,000 grant from Investors Foundation.

VOA-Greater New York joined 1,000+ people calling on the City to end poverty wages for government-contracted human services workers.

They are the latest business leaders to join the VOA-Greater New York board, along with Andrew Feng, David Nastro and Christine Zhao who joined in 2021.

At our NY@Heart gala in 2021, Reginald Goins was awarded the Spirit of New York Award for his unrivaled generosity and dedication to VOA-GNY’s mission. Octavia, a former client of the Regent Family Residence, was given our Achievement Award.

Thanks to your support, all 15,000 children living in NYC homeless shelters received grade-specific school supplies in time for their first day of school.

April is Autism Acceptance Month—formerly known as Autism Awareness Month. It is a time to “learn more about autism to improve early diagnosis, to learn more about the experiences of autistic people from autistic people, and to build more welcoming and inclusive communities to support people with autism,” said President Biden in a 2021 proclamation.

How does being homeless affect a child's education? Noelle Withers, VOA-Greater New York Vice President of Quality and Program Services, shares her thoughts.

We care for young men and women who are aging out of the foster care system during this crucial period in their lives. This is our approach.