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Volunteers of America (VOA) launched Operation Backpack, an annual school supply drive that raises funds and collects backpacks and school supplies to assist students in need. In the campaign’s first 24 hours, 782 filled backpacks have been collected and donated.

Volunteers of America (VOA) is facing a funding shortfall that will permanently impact Mather Community Campus, the region’s most successful program to combat homelessness.

Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada launched a 40-bed transitional housing and employment services program for veterans experiencing homelessness in Sacramento County.

The Sacramento Bee featured a story on the success Operation Backpack saw during its first 24 hours.

KCRA 3 went out to Mather Community Campus and featured the impact the funding loss will have on the program and the dining hall.

Volunteers of America (VOA) is facing a serious loss of funding that will impact the region’s most successful program to reduce homelessness: Mather Community Campus.

Lisa and her son Marcus share their experience participating in Operation Backpack.

It's never too early to help a child with their education. Operation Backpack begins July 15th!

We are happy to announce VOA’s Dare to Dream scholarship program has awarded funds to 14 youth headed for college.

​Greg Waldron, who served in the Army, didn’t have the easiest transition upon returning home. Married with two children, the family found themselves homeless and living in their truck. Greg sought out help from Volunteers of America Veteran Services, and staff quickly identified his skill set in Signal (communications) experience.

Sarah not only found the tools she needed to create a new life for herself, but also found the support of a caring community that she so desperately lacked.

James was in 15 foster homes between the ages of 10 and 18. Now he's found love and stability.