In the News

The Truckee Navigation Center will keep its doors open for a second year, continuing to connect our Truckee neighbors with shelter, support, and a path toward stable housing. The Sierra Sun shared the news with the community. Media Coverage Sierra Sun Truckee Navigation Center to Continue for a Second Year Program Update The Sierra Sun reports that the Truckee Navigation Center, operated by VOA, will continue for a second year. The center offers people in the Truckee area a safe place to stay along with case management and connections to housing, health, and community resources. Thank you to the Sierra…

A former motel in Reno has been fully renovated and reopened as Hi-Way 40 — 28 units of permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. Local news took notice of this milestone for our community.

Our 2026 Voices of Hope fundraiser brought Sacramento together to shine a light on homelessness, recovery, and the power of community. We’re proud to share that local news outlets took notice — covering both the lead-up to the event and the meaningful stories shared on the day itself.

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.

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.