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June 18, 2018
Now through June 30 – Donate to Operation Backpack® at Walgreens and Duane Reade

From Sunday, June 17 through Saturday, June 30, customers shopping at participating Walgreens and Duane Reade stores will be able to donate to the 2018 Operation Backpack® campaign at checkout.
May 10, 2018
Schwartz Assessment Shelter Achieves Perfect Score on Callahan Inspection

Schwartz Assessment Shelter, our shelter for men on Ward’s Island, received a perfect score on its Callahan Inspection in April.
April 18, 2018
Making Birthday Wishes Come True for Children Who Are Homeless

Without the support of volunteers contributing to Brightening Birthdays™, the yearly milestones of the children in our shelters may come and go, unrecognized.
March 14, 2018
Jamaica Women’s Employment Shelter Receives Highest Possible Score on Callahan Inspection

This February, Volunteers of America-Greater New York’s Jamaica Women’s Employment Shelter received a perfect score of 100 on its annual Callahan Inspection.
March 6, 2018
The Art of a Long-Term Partnership

Long-term partner Rutgers Community Programs has “adopted” the Regent Family Residence, serving as the “go-to” sponsor for many of the Regent’s needs. Read more about this special partnership, and the creative ways they’ve brightened the lives of children living in our homeless shelters.
February 20, 2018
VOA-GNY Receives Five-Year Federal Supply Schedule Contract Extension

The General Services Administration (GSA) recently renewed its contract with VOA-GNY, and extended its Federal Supply Schedule Contract another five years until 2023.
February 1, 2018
Volunteers of America-Greater New York Moves Its Administrative Offices

The relocation will centralize key functions of our organization, providing opportunities for enhanced collaboration and efficiencies.
December 22, 2017
DeMarre Carroll Brings Holiday Cheer & Gifts to At-Risk Youth in New Jersey

Professional basketball player DeMarre Carroll pays a visit to our at-risk youth programs in northern New Jersey.
November 29, 2017
Volunteers of America-Greater New York Hosts 22nd Annual Gala Honoring Deloitte

Details about this year's gala honoring Deloitte and the chairman of its board, Mike Fucci
November 28, 2017
Programs for At-Risk Youth in New Jersey Receive COA Accreditation

Our New Jersey programs for at-risk youth received a four year accreditation from the Council on Accreditation (COA).