Volunteers of America releases three newsletters annually, providing you with updates on the many accomplishments throughout the year. In our “Spirit” Newsletter, we like to recognize success stories from our program participants, donors for their support and dedication to VOA, and how poverty is being alleviated in our community through our work.
Recent News
Strengthening our mission and path forward in 2025
As we enter a new year, Volunteers of America continues our dedication to tackling the social issues of homelessness and poverty that remain as relevant today as they were nearly 130 years ago when Volunteers of America was first founded. The agency has initiated a new strategic plan and updated mission statement…
TEDx Talk: Starting Last and Finishing First
This past September, Dr. Junior Dillion, President and CEO of VOA Upstate New York, spoke at TEDxNazarethUniversity, sharing his story of resilience and his inspiring journey from growing up in an underserved community to leading a nonprofit that impacts thousands…
Staff Spotlight: Sharifa Whitt, VOACC Director.
Sharifa Whitt brings 25 years of experience in early childhood education as the new VOA Children’s Center Director. A proud graduate of Howard University with a Master’s Degree in Education, her journey has included roles as a teacher, manager, director, and founder of her own educational development consulting agency…
The Farm introduces workforce development and agri-therapy for veterans.
The Farm at VOA has recently expanded its programming, developing a 6-week workforce development curriculum designed for individuals reentering the job market. In addition, The Farm is providing agri-therapy opportunities for veterans struggling with mental health challenges…
Joyful holidays thanks to generous hearts.
Thanks to the generous hearts in our community, this holiday season was filled with warmth, joy, and countless smiles! This year’s toy drive received more than 300 toys for the children staying in VOA’s emergency family shelters. This is in thanks to community partners including Canandaigua National Bank & Trust…
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