Since 1896, VOA has worked to address the complex challenges of poverty and homelessness.
Today, VOA Upstate New York helps more than 10,000 people annually through 30 essential programs and services throughout Monroe, Broome and Tompkins Counties.
Housing Services
VOA offers a continuum of housing programs and services including emergency shelters, supportive housing, housing for seniors and veterans, rapid re-housing, rental assistance, and a residential reentry center.
Childhood Education
The Children’s Center provides educational programs focused on early childhood development and school readiness for kids in addition to support services as a full-time nurse, on-site dental care, family development services, ongoing parent training, and disability supports for children with special needs.
Reentry Programs
Our Residential Reentry Center and Community-Based Residential Programs in Rochester and Binghamton reduce recidivism by helping foster a positive transition after incarceration through housing, specialized case management, employment assistance, and life skills training.
The Farm
The Farm is a vertical hydroponic farm housed within two repurposed shipping containers that will help combat food insecurity by growing and distributing fresh produce, offer educational programming, vocational training opportunities, agri-therapy for veterans and more!.