Our Impact

To commemorate National Foster Care Day, we’re shining a light on VOA-GNY's independent living programs for young adults in Northern New Jersey. Youth aging out of foster care are at the highest risk of becoming homeless during their transition into adulthood. “I landed in a good place because I had someone in my life that didn’t give up on me,” says Tiffany, who, with the help of her VOA-Greater New York case manager, is on her way to becoming fully independent after aging out of foster care.

Arthur has nothing but good things to say about staff at Richard F. Salyer House, VOA-Greater New York’s supportive housing program in Upper Manhattan. “The staff don’t look down on you. They treat you like family,” he says. After experiencing homelessness due to a drug and alcohol addiction, Arthur is now clean and extremely thankful for the support and assistance he continues to receive.

Judy served with the US Navy. After being discharged, she lived comfortably with her parents for many years. But when they both passed away, she found herself with nowhere to go. It wasn't until she arrived at VOA-GNY's East 12th Street residence for older adults that she once again found comfort and companionship.

For nearly 125 years, VOA-Greater New York has been providing a home to those without one. Now, through our latest development—East Clarke Place Senior Residence—we will provide supportive housing to another 122 older adults in need.

See how VOA-Greater New York has impacted the lives of Carmelita and her family, Robert and Michael.

A few years after his mother passed away, Max was removed from his father's care and placed into foster care. At VOA-Greater New York, he found the support and stability he needed to prepare for mature, independent adulthood.