Volunteers of America – Greater New York, Inc. is the largest affiliate of the national Volunteers of America network, operating more than 80 programs and employing over 1,300 staff across the New York metropolitan area, Westchester, Nassau, and northern New Jersey. The organization delivers comprehensive social services, including supportive housing, behavioral health, and specialized programs for veterans, families escaping domestic violence, children with developmental delays, and older adults. Its flagship initiative, Operation Backpack®, supplies new full backpacks to homeless students in New York City, underscoring a commitment to education and youth empowerment. By combining large-scale service delivery with community-focused innovation, the agency stands out as a leading provider of integrated social support in the region.
Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County.
Volunteers of America – Greater New York, Inc. is the largest affiliate of the national Volunteers of America network, operating more than 80 programs and employing over 1,300 staff across the New York metropolitan area, Westchester, Nassau, and northern New Jersey. The organization delivers comprehensive social services, including supportive housing, behavioral health, and specialized programs for veterans, families escaping domestic violence, children with developmental delays, and older adults. Its flagship initiative, Operation Backpack®, supplies new full backpacks to homeless students in New York City, underscoring a commitment to education and youth empowerment. By combining large-scale service delivery with community-focused innovation, the agency stands out as a leading provider of integrated social support in the region.
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