There are a variety of ways to get involved with Volunteers of America-Greater New York and make an impact in the lives ofveterans struggling to find their footing, families recovering from domestic violence, children receiving their backpacks before the first day of school, and more.
The volunteer projects that you sign up for enrich our clients' lives and make a big difference:
Collect supplies and fill backpacks for the 20,000 children living in shelters across the city so that they can go back to school feeling more confident and prepared with Operation Backpack®
Host a holiday party for the children in our family shelters to help "normalize" their otherwise tumultuous lives
Play a game of chess and serve a special lunch for veterans who may not have close family or friends nearby
Beautify the yard of one of our residences to help the individuals living there take pride in their space
Watch this video to learn more, and if you're interested in participating, respond to this month's Partner Post, and we'll help you get started.
Summer is just around the corner, and we have several opportunities to honor our veterans, recognize Father's Day and celebrate the end of the school year with the hard-working students in our care. Get involved.
The New York Yankees are dedicated supporters of New York City's largest back-to-school drive, Operation Backpack® (OBP), that puts new backpacks filled with supplies into the hands of children in NYC shelters before the first day of school. On May 13, Volunteers of America-Greater New York was invited to attend a game and participate in a special on-field ceremony to raise awareness of family homelessness and OBP. Read more.
Twelve-year-old Heaven and her father Solomon arrived at our family shelter on the Upper West Side early last year. Solomon has poured every dollar and every ounce of energy he has into ensuring that Heaven gets a fair chance at success.
Thanks to the dedication of our staff, the two recently moved into an apartment of their own. Heaven continues to excel in school, using the supplies she received from last summer’s Operation Backpack® campaign. Read their story.
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You can make a positive impact within your community.
Consider making a donation to VOA-GNY!
86 cents of every dollar goes directly to our programs, making a difference in the lives of our neighbors in need.
