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Volunteers of America serves approximately 2 and a half million people in 400 communities across the United States each year. Since 1896, our highly-trained and dedicated staff, numbered at over 16,000, and volunteer corps have worked, not only to serve those most in need, but also have strived to innovate and transform the way in which these services are delivered. These human service leaders offer a wealth of expertise in their fields, whether it’s providing care and services to low-income seniors, developing and managing affordable housing, finding shelter and services for homeless veterans, or helping those in prison re-build family relationships that lead to successful lives.

Media Inquiries 

We offer a variety of experts who can speak to the issues our organization faces everyday as one of the nation’s largest human service providers. The Volunteers of America communications staff is available to help members of the media understand the work we do and tell the stories of the people we serve. If you are a member of the media, please call (703) 341-5054.  

Videos

This Is Why We Do What We Do
We always steps forward to help the most vulnerable. For 117 years, we have taken on the most difficult tasks to help the most underserved. View, "This is Why We Do What We Do,™" part of our new awareness-raising campaign.
46.2 Million Americans Live in Poverty
48 million people go hungry each night. 46.2 million Americans live in poverty. We help over 2.5 million a year - and counting. This is why we feed, shelter, help, teach and do what we do.
Our Commitment to Veterans
We are committed to ending homelessness for our veterans and our well-designed services meet the specific needs of homeless veterans, which include integrated and mobile service centers, housing, employment and training.
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Success Stories

Roxanne's Journey
Listen as Roxanne, a Navy veteran and survivor of Desert Storm, describes the help she received from our Veterans Services Program. With the help from this program, Roxanne is steadily making her way back home.
Mary's Advocate
Mary is an active, vibrant octogenarian who visits the neighborhood Volunteers of America senior center in her community regularly. When Mary is faced with life's problems, she knows she can count on Linda, one of our employees.
Jaime's New Start
Jaime, a mother of three, fights years of addiction with the help of Volunteers of America's New Start program. With the support and direction of the New Start staff, Jaime learns the coping mechanisms necessary to overcome drug abuse forever.
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2013 News Releases

6/17/2013
Major League Baseball Players Award $186,750 in Grants to Volunteers of America Programs Nationwide that Serve Those in Need
Major League baseball players presented $150,000 in grants from the Major League Baseball Players Trust to five of our programs that further our mission to strengthen communities and build better lives for those in need.
6/17/2013
The Home Depot® Foundation Provides Volunteers of America with More than $2 Million to Provide Homes and Services to Veterans in Need
Expanding on an already vibrant partnership, The Home Depot® Foundation has pledged $2.075 million in new grants to Volunteers of America affiliates to address the critical need for housing and services for U.S. military veterans.
5/16/2013
Volunteers of America and Major League Baseball Players Promote Service-Learning through New PSA Campaign, “Teammates”
Volunteers of America and Major League baseball players have teamed up to inspire the next generation of volunteers by launching a new radio and TV public service announcement campaign, titled “Teammates.”
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News and Events

3/15/2013
Facing the Invisible Wounds of War
Please join Volunteers of America at the National Press Club on June 18 for an engaging discussion on the challenges faced by many of America’s returning veterans, including PTSD, military sexual trauma, addiction and other barriers to building strong civilian lives.
6/17/2013
Home Depot® Foundation Provides Us with $2 Million to Provide Homes and Services to Veterans in Need
Expanding on an already vibrant partnership, The Home Depot® Foundation has pledged $2.075 million in new grants to Volunteers of America affiliates to address the critical need for housing and services for U.S. military veterans.
6/17/2013
Major League Baseball Players Award Grants to Our Programs that Serve Those in Need
Major League baseball players presented $150,000 in grants from the Major League Baseball Players Trust to five of our programs that further their mission to strengthen communities and build better lives for those in need.
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