The Latest

Announcement, May 15, 2026

Administrative Barriers are Budget Cuts: VOA-GNY on Mayor Mamdani’s FY27 Executive Budget

VOA-GNY released a statement in response to new CityFHEPS administrative barriers introduced in Mayor Mamdani’s FY27 Executive Budget.
Media Coverage, May 7, 2026

The City: A Majority of VOA-GNY Clients Are Inelgible For CityFHEPS

About two-thirds of VOA-GNY clients living in our seven shelters don’t quality because they work either too much or too little.
Testimony, May 6, 2026

Expanding Affordable Public Transit: VOA-GNY Testimony on Improving Fair Fares

VOA-GNY delivered testimony to the NYC Council on reforms to strengthen the Fair Fares for low-income New Yorkers, including automatic enrollment, replacement cards, unlimited transfers, and expanded reduced-fare access on Metro-North, LIRR, and Access-A-Ride.
Press Release, May 1, 2026

VOA-GNY’s 29th Annual Gala Celebrates the Transformative Impact of Housing

The gala raised critical funds to provide housing, health, and wealth-building services to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Greater New York area.
Media Coverage, April 16, 2026

City & State: Eric Lee Recognized In 2026 Who’s Who in Government Relations

Eric engages with government officials and develops our policy strategy to advance our vision of ending homelessness.
Press Release, April 15, 2026

NYC Housing Leaders Join Volunteers of America-Greater New York for Art Exhibit Featuring Work by Formerly Homeless New Yorkers

Department of Social Services Commissioner Erin Dalton and Housing Preservation & Development First Deputy Commissioner Adam Phillips joined VOA-GNY for the exhibit.
Colorful abstract art framed on the wall.
Press Release, April 8, 2026

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Shares Easter Meal with Formerly Homeless Veterans at Volunteers of America-Greater New York Supportive Housing Residence

Mayor visits with VOA-GNY residents in the Bronx to share meal on Easter and hear their stories.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani shakes hand of resident over a table.
Media Coverage, April 2, 2026

Podcast: Dr. Jeffrey Ginsburg on The NYC Workforce Drop

Dr. Jeffrey Ginsburg and Gregory Morris discuss the systems driving New York City’s housing crisis and the urgent need for more coordinated solutions.