In the News
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VOA NCNN Receives Transformative Support from The Home Depot Foundation
Volunteers of America has received a renewed grant from The Home Depot Foundation to support Guard and Reservist service members lacking VA benefits.
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‘Safe House’ opens for older, unhoused Scramentans and victims of abuse, neglect
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…
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Welcoming Travis Sandefur as the Regional VP of Northern Nevada
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.
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Nick Tscheekar talks about Reno Shelter from the Storm with Deb
Tune in to About Town Deb’s City Talk with our Major Gifts Officer Nick Tscheekar.
Press Releases
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Building Hope for our Veterans
After nearly four years of construction, the Bell Street Apartments project in Sacramento is nearing completion, offering affordable housing and essential amenities to our Veterans and their families. Discover how the vision of creating a safe and supportive environment, including a much-needed laundry room, is transforming lives and instilling a sense of pride in those…
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Placerville’s First Low Barrier Shelter
VOA is excited to announce it will be operating El Dorado County’s first low-barrier shelter.
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Leo McFarland Retires, Christie Holderegger Elected as new CEO
McFarland retiring after 44 years.
Stories
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Employee Spotlight: Steve Orwig
Meet Steve Orwig, a dedicated Case Manager at the Mather Family Transitional Program, whose journey into social services began with a background in criminal justice. Steve initially worked as a probation officer and held various roles in law enforcement, but his true passion was discovered when he joined Volunteers of America over ten years ago.…
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Employee Spotlight: Melissa Amaro
Melissa Amaro, an Intake Screening Specialist for Supportive Services for Veterans and Families, exemplifies dedication and compassion in her role. At the front desk, she is often the first point of contact for veterans seeking assistance, offering a warm welcome and crucial support. “I greet everybody that walks through the door,” she says, highlighting the…
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Employee Spotlight: Kareem Oneal
Kareem Oneal has served in three VOA positions since joining the team two years ago. He started as a Support Staff member at the Nevada Cares Campus. After three weeks, he was promoted to Diversion and Intake Specialist at the Nevada Cares Campus. Now, Kareem is the supervisor for Reno Works, a workforce development program…
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From Crisis to Community: Ty’s Homelessness Redemption
(Ty pictured left) The unfortunate truth about homelessness is that it can happen to anyone at any time. Ty had everything he could want – a loving family, a home, and a successful career. But in an instant, tragedy struck. At only 38 years old, he suffered a devastating stroke that ended his career. Soon…
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Mandy: A Mother’s Journey from Homelessness to Hope
Mandy never imagined she would end up homeless with two young children relying on her. Have you ever had toxic relationships with your family members? Or experienced abuse from a parent? Mandy lived through many difficult experiences. In the end, she was kicked out of her family’s life and had to live on the streets. …
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Connie
You can share your warmth with seniors like Connie. Connie’s childhood in rural Michigan was filled with hardship. Her parents had just endured the Depression and worked tirelessly to provide for the family. “Times were really tough, but my parents did whatever they could to get by,” Connie recalled. At 19, Connie married and soon had several…
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