Since 1896, through hundreds of human service programs, including housing and healthcare, Volunteers of America helps 1.5 million people in over 400 communities in 46 states.
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Volunteers of America touches the lives of almost 1.5 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 in need, but also have strived to innovate and transform the way in which these services are delivered.
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Housing Fact Sheet
Learn MoreWe have over 20,000 affordable housing units in urban complexes, small rural developments, elderly housing, multifamily housing and housing for those with disabilities.
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Veterans Fact Sheet
Learn MoreWe proudly serve more than 27,000 veterans with support services and affordable housing, including over 10,000 homeless veterans.
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June 25, 2019The Home Depot Foundation Pledges $2.1 Million to Volunteers of America to Provide Homes and Services to Veterans
Building on almost a decade of partnership in service to thousands of U.S. military veterans, The Home Depot Foundation has pledged $2.1 million in new veteran housing grants to Volunteers of America to address the critical needs of former service members. Since 2011, the Foundation has given nearly $17 million to Volunteers of America in support of better housing for veterans and their families.
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May 16, 2019Volunteers of America and LA County Dept. of Mental Health to Host Moral Injury Conference
The Shay Moral Injury Center at Volunteers of America and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health are hosting a conference on moral injury at the University of Southern California (3607 Trousdale Pkwy., Los Angeles) May 29 to 31, 2019.
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May 16, 2019Volunteers of America Launches Moral Injury Initiative
Volunteers of America has launched a significant moral injury initiative by establishing the Shay Moral Injury Center headed by Rita Nakashima Brock, Ph.D, a leading national theologian and moral injury expert who helps those in crisis.