Who We Are
At Volunteers of America (VOA), we are dedicated to creating lasting change in the community through safe housing, comprehensive human services, enriching education, and access to quality healthcare. By focusing on long-term solutions to poverty and homelessness, we strive to restore hope, dignity, and a sense of belonging for people facing challenges. Together, we can build a brighter future by addressing the root causes of inequality and foster self-reliance and stability.
UPSTA
Upstate New York In Action
Holiday Toy Drive
Every child deserves to feel the magic of the holidays. For families staying in Volunteers of America’s emergency shelters, the season can be especially challenging. Host a toy drive or contribute to our online digital drive to make a difference today.
Children’s Center
The Children’s Center at Volunteers of America provides full-time child care and educational programs focused on early childhood development and school readiness through play-based learning. Infant care through after-school program available.
Caring Gifts
The essence of giving a gift from the heart is measured not by the size of the donation, but by the depth of compassion that inspires it. A Caring Gift help us increase the number of families we shelter, children we educate, and meals we serve to help our neighbors in need.
Key Areas of Service
Since 1896, VOA has worked to address the complex challenges of poverty and homelessness by providing more than 30 programs and services that foster self-reliance and stability.
Housing Services
A continuum of housing programs and services including emergency shelters for families, housing for older adults and veterans, and permanent supportive housing options.
Childhood Education
The Children’s Center provides full-time child care and educational programs focused on early childhood development and school readiness through play-based learning.
Reentry Programs
Our Residential Reentry Center and Community-Based Residential Programs reduce recidivism by helping foster a positive transition after incarceration.