Videos

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July 18, 2016
Operation Backpack TV PSA with Kevin Bacon

This 30 seconds PSA featuring Kevin Bacon discusses the impact of Operation Backpack.
December 23, 2015
A Family Finds a Home

With the help of Volunteers of America, a mother and her three daughters exit the NYC shelter system for a beautiful home to call their own
December 9, 2015
VOA Honors RXR Realty

VOA-GNY recently honored RXR Realty for its extraordinary commitment to the organization, in particular, Operation Backpack
September 2, 2015
Operation Backpack 2015 Thank You!

Operation Backpack 2015 Thank You video, courtesy of three young students who have benefited from this year's campaign and the generosity of countless corporate partners and individuals. We're gearing up for 2016 - won't you join us?
August 9, 2015
Operation Backpack 2015 on NBC Cozi TV

Watch actress Paige Davis and Operation Backpack founder Rachel Weinstein discuss Operation Backpack 2015 on NBC's COZI-TV
April 29, 2015
Meet Didi

Didi and his mother came to Volunteers of America looking for shelter. Now they have an apartment of their own, and the support of their VOA family.
April 22, 2015
Operation Backpack Sort Week featuring HSBC Bank and Duane Reade Charitable Foundation

Every year, hundreds of volunteers help fill and sort backpacks that Volunteers of America-Greater New York distributes to children living in New York City's homeless and domestic violence shelters.
April 15, 2015
Kevin Bacon's Tough Day

The first day of school can be tough. Help a homeless child go to school better prepared with Operation Backpack.
April 8, 2015
Burt and Barbara

For individuals like Burt and Barbara, Volunteers of America has afforded them the opportunity to gain their much deserved independence and to enjoy a life of dignity, richness, and, in their case, love.
April 6, 2015
McRae Family Profile

After living in a family shelter for a time, they now live independently, happily and successfully on their own.