News Releases

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October 24, 2018
Construction is Underway on Clarke Place, Our Newest Residence for Low-Income Seniors

Construction is underway at Clarke Place, bringing affordable housing, supportive services, and recreational activities to Bronx seniors in need.
July 9, 2018
VOA-GNY Rings the NASDAQ Opening Bell to Launch Operation Backpack® 2018

On July 9, 2018, Volunteers of America-Greater New York rang the NASDAQ Opening Bell to publicly launch Operation Backpack® 2018.
July 8, 2018
Be Part of the #OBPFirstDay Campaign!

Starting on July 9, share a favorite “First Day of School” photo of yourself (or a child in your life) on Twitter, Instagram, and/or Facebook using the hashtag #OBPFirstDay, and The Weeks Lerman Group will donate $2 to Operation Backpack® for every photo shared!
June 20, 2018
PromaxBDA and Caleb and Calder Sloan's Awesome Foundation Partners with Operation Backpack®

At this year's PromaxBDA conference, which took place in New York City, attendees were given the opportunity to participate in a community service project benefiting Operation Backpack®.
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.