PR Contact
All media inquiries can be texted or emailed to Brian Gavin, Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing.
Brian Gavin
BGavin@voa.org | (484) 883-4199
About VOA
VOA touches the lives of more than 2.5 million people in 450 communities across the United States each year. Since 1896, our highly-trained and dedicated staff numbered at 15,000 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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Fact Sheets
Our Fact Sheet
Since 1896, through hundreds of human service programs, including housing and healthcare, VOA helps 1.5 million people in over 400 communities in 46 states.
Housing Fact Sheet
We have over 20,000 affordable housing units in urban complexes, small rural developments, elderly housing, multifamily housing and housing for those with disabilities.
Veterans Fact Sheet
We proudly serve more than 27,000 veterans with support services and affordable housing, including over 10,000 homeless veterans.
Spotlight on VOA Operation Backpack!
VOA Michigan was recently featured on ABC’s Good Morning America for our inaugural Operation Backpack Week! The Aug. 12 segment spotlighted our backpack distribution event at the Detroit Zoo, helping provide school supplies to more than 1,000 students.
Did You See Us on GMA?
Read more and watch the inspiring video of VOA Illinois’ Girl Scout troop, who came together to sell over 30,000 boxes, helping keep their troop active for another year while funding new learning opportunities in their community.
News Releases
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VOA Officially Changes Name from Volunteers of America
VOA, long known as Volunteers of America, has officially rebranded to VOA to better reflect our mission of serving more than 2 million a year, powered by a team of 15,000 paid professionals. The nonprofit is keeping its recognizable name while updating its identity, preserving 130 years of history and its mission to help people…
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VOA to Distribute More Than 50,000 of Backpacks to Low-Income Students during Inaugural Operation Backpack® Week
VOA is celebrating its first-ever Operation Backpack® Week in 2026, spotlighting backpack distribution events across the country. Building on more than two decades of back-to-school support, the nationwide campaign will provide upwards of 50,000 backpacks filled with essential school supplies to low-income students.
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VOA Announces Ericka Fusilier as New Executive Vice President of External Affairs
Volunteers of America (VOA), one of the nation’s oldest and largest human services providers, welcomes Ericka Fusilier as Executive Vice President of External Affairs beginning June 1, 2026. She will be based at VOA’s national headquarters in Alexandria, Va.
Concordia Annual Summit
Ayesha Khan, Chief Development Officer at VOA-Greater New York, joined panelists at Concordia Annual Summit to speak about how public-private partnerships can solve America’s housing crisis.
