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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 contact (703) 341-5054.  

News Releases

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.
7/30/2009
Volunteers of America Fields Team of Homeless Players To Compete In Washington, D.C. Street Soccer USA Cup
Volunteers of America announced today that it has a team arriving in Washington, D.C to compete in the Street Soccer USA Cup, at Kastles Stadium (11th and H streets, N.W.), July 31 through August 2.
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News and Events

11/20/2009
Join Us at the Help the Homeless Walkaton
Charles W. Gould, National President and CEO of Volunteers of America, will join tens of thousands of walkers taking part in the 22nd Annual Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Walkathon on Saturday, Nov. 21 in Washington DC. Volunteers of America Chesapeake President and CEO Russ Snyder will join the effort as well.
10/14/2009
Aging with Options™ - An Unprecedented Challenge - A Sustainable Response
The number of Americans age 65 and older is expected to double in the next 20 years. To meet the needs of this rapidly expanding senior population, our Aging with Options initiative aims to provide a spectrum of services for older people.
10/14/2009
Thrift Stores - Quality & Value in Times of Uncertainty
The recent economic downturn has forced people to rethink their buying habits, and more importantly, their retail establishments. Long known for a variety of goods at more attractive prices, Volunteers of America thrift shops are providing consumers what they need as they tighten their belts during this financial crunch.
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PSAs, Videos and Other Media

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.
More Than a Room - PSA
This video shows examples of rooms that thousands of the people Volunteers of America helps stay in while they receive our help and support to rebuild their lives.
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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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