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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.

Reno, Nevada (October 9, 2018) — The City of Reno and Volunteers of America (VOA) Northern California and Northern Nevada held a graduation ceremony for seven members of the current class of the Reno Works program today, October 9, 2018 at Reno City Hall. The latest Reno Works session began on July 16, 2018.

Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada’s Operation Backpack will be providing a new backpack filled with grade-appropriate school supplies to 300 children during this main pick-a-pack event.

VOA is partnering with Front Street Animal Shelter to provide emergency shelter and meals in a safe, warm space for individuals experiencing homelessness and their pets.

The Sacramento Bee featured an op/ed from our very own Division Director of Shelter Services, David Silveira. David writes to emphasize the importance of community in the healing process to those struggling on their path to healing and reintegration into our society. Read the full piece below.

Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada is hosting Hire Up, on Friday April 7th. Through collaboration with local employers, the goal of Hire Up is to help formerly homeless individuals, veterans, and aged-out foster youth to find stable employment as they re-enter the workforce.

Moral Injury is a wound to the soul that violates one's deeply held sense of right and wrong. It can lead to homelessness, drug addiction, and a broken spirit. Watch to see how VOA is taking steps to address and help those with moral injury.

Deirdre Holloway, a California State University Sacramento graduate and former client at the VOA-NCNN Transitional Housing for Former Foster Youth Program addresses the audience at the 2019 Shelter from the Storm breakfast to share her story to shed light on the specific challenges and trauma of a childhood in foster care.

Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada's 18th annual breakfast hosts stories of inspiration, success, and vision. Leo McFarland, CEO and President, shares his thoughts and reflections of the organization.

​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.