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Volunteers of America serves approximately 2 million people in 400 communities across the United States each year. Since 1896, our highly-trained and dedicated staff, numbered at over 16,000, and volunteer corps have worked, not only to serve those most in need, but also have strived to innovate and transform the way in which these services are delivered. These human service leaders offer a wealth of expertise in their fields, whether it’s providing care and services to low-income seniors, developing and managing affordable housing, finding shelter and services for homeless veterans, or helping those in prison re-build family relationships that lead to successful lives.

Media Inquiries 

We offer a variety of experts who can speak to the issues our organization faces everyday as one of the nation’s largest human service providers. The Volunteers of America communications staff is available to help members of the media understand the work we do and tell the stories of the people we serve. If you are a member of the media, please call (703) 341-5054.  

News Releases

2/1/2010
Volunteers of America Partners with PACE Vermont
Volunteers of America has partnered with On Lok to operate Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) programs in Vermont. This groundbreaking partnership provides a wealth of resources and expertise allowing these programs to grow and thrive into the future.
10/29/2009
Volunteers of America National President/CEO Charles W. Gould Announces Departure
Charles W. (“Chuck”) Gould, national president and chief executive officer of Volunteers of America, announced today that he will leave his position at the end of his current five-year term in June 2010 after 15 years as president.
8/10/2009
Volunteers of America National President and CEO Named One of the 50 Most Influential Philanthropic Leaders
Volunteers of America President and CEO Charles W. Gould has been named by NonProfit Times to its 2009 “Power & Influence Top 50” – a respected and coveted listing of the most influential leaders at work in American philanthropy. This is the fifth consecutive year Gould has been included on the annual list.
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News and Events

1/1/0001
Volunteers of America Celebrates 114 Years of Service
This week, Volunteers of America is marking its 114th anniversary. Founded in 1896 by Ballington and Maud Booth, today our programs reflect the changing times, addressing some of our nation's most pressing and complex needs. Learn more about the work we do across the country.
2/1/2010
Volunteers of America Partners with PACE Vermont
Volunteers of America has partnered with On Lok to operate Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) programs in Vermont. This groundbreaking partnership provides a wealth of resources and expertise allowing these programs to grow and thrive into the future.
1/12/2010
Haiti Earthquake Relief
At Volunteers of America, our thoughts and prayers go out to those in Haiti affected by the recent earthquake. If you are interested in providing assistance, please consider donating to one of the many international aid organizations that are assisting in the relief effort.
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PSAs, Videos and Other Media

Chuck Gould, National President and CEO, Discusses Terraces on Tulane
While Volunteers of America has been working in New Orleans since the late 1800s, for those that lost their homes during Hurricane Katrina, we are committed to creating 1,000 units of affordable housing in Post-Katrina New Orleans.
An Introduction to Volunteers of America
Chuck Gould, Volunteers of America National President and CEO, explains how we have been helping people in need throughout our country since 1896.
The Essence of Volunteers of America
Through thousands of human service programs, including housing and healthcare, Volunteers of America helps more than 2 million people in over 400 communities in 44 states. Watch our story.
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Success Stories

A First Time to Celebrate Life
At the age of nine, Maggie had been admitted to a state facility due to mental retardation. For almost 49 years she lived in an institution where everything was done for her.
Learning to Love
Her loveless past and lack of a caring, maternal role model had not prepared her for motherhood. While she loved her children, her parenting skills were so poor that she didn’t know how to be a nurturing, loving parent.
The Forgotten Veteran
Returning to civilian life proved to be a difficult adjustment for Rodney. When he was honorably discharged after 10 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, the sudden independence simply overwhelmed him.
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