In the News

A Pay Phone, Two Generations, and a Conversation That Matters Sierra Manor is part of a groundbreaking experiment connecting our residents with college students across the country — proving that meaningful connection has no age limit. Tucked into the game room at Sierra Manor sits something you might not expect to see in 2026: a pay phone. But this is no ordinary pay phone. Pick it up, and you’re instantly connected — for free — to a college student on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, nearly 2,500 miles away. It’s called the Zoomer-to-Boomer Hotline, and Sierra Manor is proud to be…

VOA has been selected by Washoe County to oversee operations at the Our Place shelter.

Discover how our work is changing lives in this Sacramento Bee “Book of Dreams” feature.

We are excited to share that our organization has been featured in the latest issue of Comstock’s Magazine!

The Village on Sage Street in Reno has expanded its affordable housing capacity by nearly 50%, adding 96 new single-occupancy units to its existing 216.

Volunteers of America has received a renewed grant from The Home Depot Foundation to support Guard and Reservist service members lacking VA benefits.

We are proud to help keep our seniors safe and give them the dignity they deserve. Earlier this year we opened the Nottoli Place Shelter, in partnership with Sacramento County, to offer safety to seniors who are suffering from neglect, abuse and homelessness. We are thrilled to celebrate the first guests, who have gotten back on their feet and are now moving into their own permanent housing.

We are excited to extend a warm welcome to Travis Sandefur, the owner of Pangolin Café and a dedicated advocate for the community. Prior to joining VOA’s staff, Travis served on the board for four years as a member and as Vice Chair.

Tune in to About Town Deb’s City Talk with our Major Gifts Officer Nick Tscheekar.