Volunteers of America releases quarterly newsletters providing updates on news and events throughout the year. In our “Spirit” Newsletter, we like to recognize success stories from our program participants, donors for their support and dedication to VOA, and how poverty is being alleviated in our community through our work.
Recent News
Why we must protect Permanent Supportive Housing
Housing plays a vital role in helping people move beyond homelessness and build stable, healthier lives. By combining long-term affordable rental assistance with flexible, person-centered support services, PSH serves individuals living with disabilities, chronic health conditions, substance use disorders, and complex behavioral health…
Bank of America’s Better Money Habits classes
April is Financial Literacy Month. At VOA, we know that true stability goes beyond housing. It also means having the tools, knowledge, and confidence to make informed financial decisions. Bank of America has partnered with Volunteers of America Upstate New York to provide its signature Better Money Habits® financial education program…
Lakeya’s story of resilience
A mother of six, Lakeya, and her children were unexpectedly uprooted when her landlord lost his property, and they were forced to move out in a hurry. Despite working full-time as a bus driver and recruiter, with a low credit score and limited housing options, finding a new place proved nearly impossible. Leaving her with nowhere to go….
VOA Week recognized throughout Upstate New York
Local leaders across Upstate New York helped commemorate VOA’s founding week and the organization’s 130th anniversary by proclaiming March 8 as “Volunteers of America Day” in Monroe, Broome, and Tompkins counties. In Rochester, the celebration quite literally lit up the night with the city skyline illuminated in red and…
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