Who We Are
At VOA, we are dedicated to creating lasting change in the community through safe housing, comprehensive human services, enriching education, and access to quality healthcare. By focusing on long-term solutions to poverty and homelessness, we strive to restore hope, dignity, and a sense of belonging for people facing challenges. Together, we can build thriving communities by addressing the root causes of inequality and foster self-reliance and stability.
UPSTA
Upstate New York In Action
Holiday Toy Drive
For families staying in VOA’s emergency shelters, the season can be especially challenging. You can help bring comfort and joy to these children by donating new toys. Every gift matters and makes a difference for a child who otherwise may go without this holiday season.
Caring Gifts
Every caring gift helps VOA shelter families, care for children, serve healthy meals, and offer support where it’s needed to restore hope and dignity. This is the time of year when compassion matters most. If you’ve been meaning to give before the year ends, now is the moment.
Children’s Center
Now enrolling after-school care for school-age students! The Children’s Center at Volunteers of America provides full-time daycare and educational programs focused on early childhood development and school readiness. Infant and toddler opening also available.
Key Areas of Service
Since 1896, VOA has worked to address the complex challenges of poverty and homelessness by providing more than 30 programs and services that foster self-reliance and stability.
Housing Services
A continuum of housing programs and services including emergency shelters for families, housing for older adults and veterans, and permanent supportive housing options.
Childhood Education
The Children’s Center provides full-time child care and educational programs focused on early childhood development and school readiness through play-based learning.
Reentry Programs
Our Residential Reentry Center and Community-Based Residential Programs reduce recidivism by helping foster a positive transition after incarceration.
The Farm
Addresses food insecurity through innovative and sustainable hydroponic farming and distribution of fresh produce to households and food pantries throughout Monroe County .