VOA Hosts “Understanding Homelessness and the Path Out”
Last week, we hosted our first summit on “Understanding Homelessness and the Path Out.” It was an engaging, informative conversation with 4 individuals who know first hand what it is like to be homeless. Guests were invited to submit questions ahead of time, and learn from the experts on what individuals need in order to rise out of homelessness.

The answers to the discussion questions were sincere, inspiring and at times surprising. To listen to the honest and frank conversation, click the image above for the recording. If you are looking to better understand the complexity of homelessness, join us on May 20th at 5 p.m. for VOA’s Annual Shelter From the Storm event. Register for the in-person or virtual attendance below.
Join Starbucks and VOA on the Big Day of Giving
This Thursday, May 6, is the annual Big Day of Giving for our Sacramento community! This day highlights the impact nonprofits have on our community and invites you to support our work. This year, Volunteers of America is proud to partner with Starbucks for the Big Day of Giving. Jacqueline Paduveris, District Manager and Training District Manager of Starbucks says,

“Non-profits make the world a better place! It’s organizations like VOA that make me want to be a better person and do good in the communities I work and live in. Partnering with VOA on the Big Day of Giving is my opportunity to help my neighbors escape homelessness.”

Starbucks have been amazing partners over the last several years, and we are excited to continue our partnership for this special day! At 117 participating locations, customers will be encouraged to make kindness the norm and learn what they can do to end homelessness.

Show your support on the Big Day of Giving by scheduling your gift today! Simply visit bigdayofgiving.org to spread kindness to your community.

The Little Light Foundation Grants $100,000 to Parenting Moms
We are thankful for the Little Light Foundation, who recently granted $100,000 to our Options for Recovery Residential Treatment program. This unique program helps parenting women who are suffering from addiction deliver healthy drug free babies and provide a loving, nurturing and drug free environment for their older children..
Amanda knew she needed a comprehensive residential program after relapsing from 3 years of sobriety. VOA’s unique program allows mothers to enter treatment with their young children. After 2 weeks of working the program, Amanda was reunited with her 2 year old daughter, Ava. The parenting classes, anger management, and relapse prevention is helping her build the foundation she needs to provide a healthy loving environment for Ava. After only a few weeks in the program, Amanda says she is gaining the tools she needs to change her life forever. 

This generous grant from the Little Light Foundation will allow many more mothers like Amanda to heal from the traumas that led to their addiction and learn how to provide the environment their children need to thrive. Thank you, Little Light Foundation, for believing in these ladies and offering them hope! 

The women at VOA express their gratitude to the Little Light Foundation with this short video.

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