In The News

July 19, 2023
‘Safe House’ opens for older, unhoused Sacramentans 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 on their feet and are now moving into their own permanent housing.
June 30, 2023
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.
May 5, 2023
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.
December 13, 2022
CBS Good Day Sacramento: Les Schwab Toy Drive - Toy Delivery!

Volunteers of America fundraising event to help bring hope and smiles to children in Sacramento.
November 29, 2022
CBS Good Day Sacramento: Les Schwab Toy Drive

Volunteers of America fundraising event to help bring hope and smiles to children in Sacramento.
June 17, 2022
This is Reno | Officials: There’s much to celebrate about the Nevada Cares Campus

Elected officials from Sparks, Reno and Washoe County on Monday said there is much to celebrate about the Nevada Cares Campus.
June 13, 2022
VAntage Point: VA and Volunteers of America help Veteran Robert Irvin go from homeless to home

When Irvin returned to civilian life in 1975, the war was over. America was tired, tense and unwilling to offer a warm reception to Vietnam Veterans. “No one said, ‘Thank you for your service,’” Irvin recalls, hiding his Veteran status from the public.
May 13, 2022
ABC 10: Volunteers of America fundraising event to help house homeless in Sacramento

Volunteers of America fundraising event to help house homeless in Sacramento
May 4, 2022
Reno News and Review | From surviving to thriving in Reno: How one former resident of VOA’s Village on Sage Street turned his life around

Richard Cassidy, 61, had just been released from prison and was dealing with homelessness when he found out about VOA’s Village on Sage Street. With the help of management there, he was able to secure an affordable place to live while holding down his job as a machine operator.
April 15, 2022
Reno News and Review | Stability after uncertainty: Living at VOA’s The Village on Sage Street in Reno

Alfonso Surles, a 58-year-old lodger of VOA’s The Village on Sage Street, is no stranger to homelessness: Before living at The Village, he had been struggling with homelessness for the last seven years.
March 1, 2022
Reno News and Review: An affordable housing development in Downtown Reno offers people a new start

The Village on Sage Street offers 216 small single-occupancy units in a dorm-style. They’re meant for minimum-wage workers looking for low-income housing. As rents continue to increase, many are priced out of the space they need.
March 1, 2022
My News 4: Six celebrated in first Reno Works graduation since 2019

There are six fewer people struggling with homelessness and unemployment in Reno thanks to the latest session of the Reno Works program. They were the first group of graduates since October 2019 making for 86 graduates since 2015.
February 22, 2022
My News 4 | Possible solutions to Reno housing crisis discussed in special meeting

Council members later voted unanimously to approve spending over $4 million on two potential affordable housing projects. Here are a few highlights from the meeting.
February 3, 2022
News 4: Reno man credits city program for saving his life

A program designed to get people off the streets of northern Nevada is back after being sidelined due to COVID-19 last year.
February 1, 2022
Reno News and Review | A History of Change: How One Organization Became a Staple in Northern Nevada

“We know what the causes of homelessness are. We understand that many of our clients experience great trauma in their lives that hinders their ability to thrive."
December 14, 2021
Sacramento Bee: New refrigerator for X Street shelter could help ‘feed the soul’ of its residents

Billed as a holistic answer to homelessness, Sacramento’s ambitious X Street housing and social service center has been open for two months, serving 100 residents who formerly lived on capital streets.
December 1, 2021
Comstock's Magazine: Moving from Homelessness to Independence with Love

An estimated 5,500-plus individuals experience homelessness on any given night in Sacramento County. For the unsheltered community, Volunteers of America is a powerful source of immediate and long-term assistance, comfort and hope.
November 24, 2021
Sacramento News & Review: Making an Impact

According to the California Department of Housing and Community Development, California needs 180,000 new homes a year to keep up with demand. Unfortunately on average over the past decade, less than 80,000 new homes were built annually.
November 18, 2021
Sacramento News and Review: Community Support

When a new affordable housing complex on Del Paso Boulevard — Volunteers of America’s 1212 Village — was brought to the table at a community meeting, Sebastian recognized its potential to increase the neighborhood’s pool of available housing while at the same time providing a boost to Del Paso businesses.
October 28, 2021
Sacramento News & Review: Being Neighborly

With their newest proposed project, the 1212 Village, VOA is hoping to create another 75 units of affordable housing for individuals and families on Del Paso Boulevard.
October 22, 2021
Sacramento News & Review: Service-enriched housing helps residents thrive

In a typical apartment, rent just buys you space for the month. For residents of Volunteers of America’s affordable housing complexes, living is not only more affordable, it comes with a hand up: VOA-owned and operated housing communities offer support and resources that can help with navigating social service programs, employment assistance, financial literacy, health care and more.
October 14, 2021
Sacramento News & Review: Safe place for seniors in time of need

“It was the time when I needed to gear up for retirement and save up and do all those planning things, but let’s face it: In real life, things don’t happen as planned.”
October 13, 2021
Sacramento City Express: X Street Navigation Center Continues to Bring in People Experiencing Homelessness from Surrounding Neighborhood

Sacramento’s newest homeless shelter is now providing safety, security and sanitation to approximately 30 people who had been living in tents nearby.
October 9, 2021
Sacramento News & Review: Breathing New Life into Old North Sacramento

Sacramento is in a housing crisis. With low supply and high demand for homes, Sacramentans pay higher rent than the national average and home ownership is increasingly priced out of reach for many working class families.
October 7, 2021
Sacramento News & Review: Steinberg discusses the depth of Sacramento’s affordable housing crisis

In North Sacramento, the Del Paso Boulevard Business Partnership is supporting the Volunteers of America housing project with the idea that it would bring additional housing but also help the tipping point for revitalizing that region. What do you recommend for those people who want to move away from NIMBYism and move to kind of ‘Yes, In My Neighborhood’ to encourage both neighborhoods and cities to do stuff?
October 1, 2021
Sacramento Business Journal: Corporate Citizenship Awards: Paul Esch

CVC Holdings founder and former CEO Paul Esch says he traces his local philanthropic efforts to a conversation he had with his then-young daughter about 20 years ago.
September 30, 2021
Sacramento News & Review: Building a Community’s Foundation

On its surface, Del Paso Boulevard sounds like prime real estate: It’s close to schools, parks and downtown Sacramento; it’s easily accessible via mass transit and multiple freeways; and there’s commercial and residential space available. What it lacks is infrastructure … and people.
September 23, 2021
Sacramento News & Review: Work-Life Balance

Tate says he got lucky renting one of the few existing apartments on the Boulevard, noting that rent is affordable and the building is full. He adds that he’d like to see similar opportunities for others to work, live and thrive in the neighborhood.
September 16, 2021
Sacramento News & Review: Community Building

For the past 30 years, Sacramento-based Mogavero Architects has been building homes and uplifting communities throughout Northern California. Its work includes sustainable multi-family housing and civic projects that integrate a community’s needs into buildings’ design. With its newest project—the 1212 Village—the firm seeks to spark a revival on Del Paso Boulevard.
September 15, 2021
KCRA 3: New homeless shelter opening in Sacramento offers more than place to sleep

There's a new option to help get dozens of people off the streets of Sacramento. Starting next week, up to a hundred people will be able to stay at the X Street Navigation Center, the city's newest homeless shelter.
September 15, 2021
UC Davis Health News: Nursing education beyond the hospital earns national award

UC Davis nursing students embed in community setting to grow skills and expand thinking.
September 14, 2021
Sacramento Bee: A ‘turning point’ for Sacramento? This large homeless shelter is opening next week

Cecil and Michael Belton, who are brothers, have been sleeping in tents at an encampment under the W-X freeway in Sacramento for months, at times in sweltering 100-degree heat. Next week, they’ll get indoors.
September 14, 2021
Sacramento City Express: City of Sacramento Opens X Street Navigation Center to Help People Experiencing Homelessness

The X Street Navigation Center, located near Broadway and Alhambra Boulevard, will officially open Sept. 21 to serve up to 100 people experiencing homelessness.
September 1, 2021
Gold Country Media: National association recognizes Rolling Oaks Nursing Intern Program in Rocklin

The American Association of Service Coordinators (AASC) honored Rolling Oaks Nursing Intern Program in Rocklin with an award of excellence during the recent 2021 Virtual National Service Coordinator Conference.
August 10, 2021
Sacramento Bee: Hundreds of veterans are homeless in Sacramento, many sleeping outdoors. What can be done?

Volunteers of America currently has 192 Sacramento veterans in a program helping them find permanent housing and employment.
August 5, 2021
SACRAMENTO (CBS13): Pick A Pack: Back-To-School Giveaway Helps Hundreds Of Students

It’s been more than a year since many kids have been in a classroom, and as they get ready to return, they need new school supplies.
May 7, 2021
This is Reno: Catherine Cortez Masto, local officials tour Cares Campus ahead of opening

U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto speaks at a walk-through of the Nevada Cares Campus on May 7, 2021 in Reno, Nevada
March 23, 2021
This is Reno: Reno firefighters vaccinate unsheltered people

Members of the Reno Fire Department and volunteers were at the temporary tent structure for unsheltered individuals on Fourth Street Tuesday, administering doses of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine.
February 26, 2021
KOLO 8 News: Volunteers of America providing more resources for homeless population

VOA is getting ready to launch more resources that aim to help northern Nevada’s homeless population.
January 27, 2021
This is Reno: Shelter space limited but available during cold weather

More snow in Reno’s forecast means more dangerous conditions for our unhoused neighbors.
January 26, 2021
KOCO 5: Volunteers of America Helps Homeless Veterans

Providing homeless veterans with safe affordable housing is ever more challenging during the pandemic. Former Marine and Vietnam Veteran John Champan shared how VOA saved his life after many years of surviving on the streets.
December 28, 2020
The Nevada Independent: From tents to tiny houses, advocates get creative to address Nevada's affordable housing shortage

Amid a global pandemic and an unforgiving job market that's contributing to an impending eviction crisis, and as politicians grapple with ways to address homelessness in the long term, individuals and nonprofits are developing creative solutions to address an affordable housing crunch.
December 24, 2020
KCRA 3 | We Stand Together: Volunteers of America

Some of the people most at-risk for COVID-19 are those living on the streets. In addition to the health risks, homeless children have had an especially hard time keeping up with their classes after schools closed. Watch the story to see how a program that’s operated for more than 100 years is finding new ways to help people find shelter during the pandemic.
December 16, 2020
KCRA 3: 71-year-old living in storage unit gets help through Sacramento Senior Safe House

For 71-year-old Keiko, a six-bedroom, ranch-style home known as the Sacramento Senior Safe House has been a lifesaver.
December 8, 2020
Sacramento Public File featuring VOA's Ana Bankert

Doug Thomas interviews VOA's Director of Development, Ana Bankert, about VOA's response to COVID-19, and how VOA is helping unhoused individuals this winter.
November 26, 2020
Sacramento Bee | Book of Dreams: Art classes provide healing, focus for women at Sacramento homeless shelter

Sacramentan Micaela Partida, 38, can recite all the facts that led her to endure homelessness for three years, but she struggles to put words together describing all the trauma she experienced.
November 25, 2020
Reno News 4: Caretakers stay strong through COVID-19 pandemic

Caregivers at Sierra Manor, run by VOA, have been staying strong throughout the last few months, but they say it hasn’t been the easiest task.
November 23, 2020
This is Reno: VOA launches Share the Warmth fundraising campaign

This week Volunteers of American (VOA) launched their annual Share the Warmth campaign, a drive to provide warm clothing, hot meals and shelter for the area’s people living homeless, those with serious mental health challenges, and seniors and veterans. The campaign continues through Dec. 31, 2020.
November 11, 2020
CBS Sacramento: Vietnam Veteran Homeless For 30 Years Finds Housing With Help From Volunteers Of America

John, a Vietnam veteran celebrated Veterans Day in a place of his own after more than 30 years of homelessness living along the American River.
November 10, 2020
KCRA 3: Sacramento program helps hundreds of veterans find homes

More than 37000 veterans across the country are homeless. In the Sacramento area, a nonprofit is working hard to help those who served in the military find a new home.
November 1, 2020
KOLO 8 News: Providing homeless warmth in the middle of a pandemic

Temperatures are dropping rapidly and the number of COVID-19 cases is increasing on a daily basis. The community doing what they can to keep those in need warm during these critical times.
October 12, 2020
Sacramento Business Journal: Housing projects planned on Del Paso Boulevard

VOA has filed plans with the City of Sacramento to build an affordable housing unit in Old North Sacramento called 1212 Village that would house low-income families and individuals in Sacramento.
October 8, 2020
Reno News & Review: Rising above the mean streets

The Downtown Partnership Ambassadors play an important role in the Reno community. We thank them for their hard work and compassion for the community we work with. We are grateful to have such a tremendous partnership with the Ambassadors. Read how Ambassador, and former VOA client, Donald is impacting those in our community.
October 1, 2020
Sacramento Bee: Large homeless shelter for women opens today in this Sacramento neighborhood

In October 2020, Sacramento opened the doors and welcomed in the first women to stay at the Meadowview Navigation Center.
September 2, 2020
Reno News 4: NV Energy donates to program focused on supporting homelessness, isolation amid pandemic

NV Energy has donated $10,000 to Volunteers of America Northern California and Nothern Nevada (VOA-NCNN) in hopes of aiding the needs of people experiencing homelessness and isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic.
August 31, 2020
Northern Nevada Business Weekly: 1 year after first tenant, Village on Sage Street reaches 100% occupancy

One year after its grand opening, the Village on Sage Street reached 100% occupancy in mid-August and is now home to 216 people.
August 26, 2020
Northern Nevada Business Weekly: Northern NV businesses help raise over $25,000 for Operation Backpack

Operation Backpack, Volunteer of America’s (VOA-NCNN) annual drive for students in need, collected over $85,000 in a virtual drive to purchase school supplies for more than 3,000 children through a collaborative effort among 19 local businesses, 9 corporate sponsors and over 900 donors throughout Northern California and Northern Nevada.
August 19, 2020
KTVN 2 News: Reno’s Newest Homeless Shelter Opens

Volunteers of America is operating Reno's newest homeless shelter on East 4th Street. This shelter is replacing the temporary shelter at the Reno Events Center and is being used in addition to the regular Community Assistance Center campus on Record St. to continue the social distancing of those experiencing homelessness.
July 20, 2020
KFBK: Volunteers of America "Operation Backpack" Kicks Off Today

KFBK host Kitty O'Neal interviews Christie Holderegger, VP of Marketing and Communications, VOA on Operation Backpack going virtual this year.
July 17, 2020
Kolo TV: Operation Backpack goes virtual, monetary donations only

The goal is to reach $25,000 to purchase backpacks and school supplies for low income families in Washoe County.
May 6, 2020
Good Day Sacramento: Nonprofits Bracing For Big Day Of Giving, Counting On Donations To Stay Afloat

“Tomorrow is make or break for us. Tomorrow will be hugely important for our ability to serve people that need it most. I mean, just plain and simple,” said Beckner. “Extra overtime, sick time, additional safety equipment, PPE has really put a dent in our budget, not to mention the additional services that we have to provide to our clients.”
April 28, 2020
Fox 11 Reno: Raley's donates nearly 100,000 worth of food during COVID-19 outbreak

"Raley’s Market says it has donated almost $100,000 in packaged meals, fresh produce and meats to Northern California and Northern Nevada Office of Volunteers of America (VOA) to help feed seniors during the coronavirus pandemic."
April 27, 2020
KCRA 3: Group sends inspirational messages to volunteers, your phone

"Many people with jobs considered essential during the coronavirus restrictions are finding work that was already difficult has become even more stressful. One organization found a way to reach their staff of hundreds -- every day -- to send encouragement."
April 16, 2020
KOLO 8 News: Volunteers of America checking in on local seniors

"Volunteers of America (VOA) started a phone tree to check in on local seniors. The goal is to make sure seniors are healthy during this time."
April 13, 2020
The Nevada Independent: Isolation and quarantine center for homeless to open in Las Vegas as officials respond to pandemic

"Similar to Southern Nevada, Northern Nevada has taken a regional approach to address the issues the crisis presents to homeless populations. Washoe County and city staff, in collaboration with organizations working with the homeless community, have created isolation spaces for those who are showing symptoms or tested positive for COVID-19. They also installed port-a-potties around the area and are working on putting up hand sanitizing stations."
April 7, 2020
Fox 40: ‘Just to check in’: Volunteers of America encourages people to keep in touch with their elderly neighbors

“Seniors in our community are suffering from isolation, seniors that are perfectly healthy,” said Christie Holderegger, the vice president and chief development and communications officer for Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada. “But because of their age or maybe some underlying health concerns, they really need to shelter in place more than anybody else. They can’t even go to the grocery store.”
March 28, 2020
Sierra Nevada Ally: Reno homeless shelter operator hopes to tamp down expected budget deficit with federal relief and private donations

Roughly 400 people now spend their nights in the Events Center, but VOA still provides emergency housing for some 600 additional people. VOA’s unexpected cost of doing business during the COVID-19 outbreak is driving a mounting budget deficit that may well surpass $1 million dollars.
March 21, 2020
KTVN 2 News: Reno Events Center Housing Homeless

The Reno Events Center will be housing hundreds of people in need during the coronavirus outbreak. According to the Regional Director for Volunteers of America, Pat Cashell, the Record Street Homeless Shelter will remain open, however most residents will be transferred to the Reno Events Center.
February 12, 2020
My News 4: Northern Nevada's homeless crisis continues, what experts say we need to turn it around

Take a look at the current state of homelessness in Reno, and what is currently being done by Volunteers of America and the City of Reno to help turn it around.
February 3, 2020
This is Reno | Reno’s housing crisis: it takes a village

VOA's Village on Sage Street is helping prevent those in need in Reno from becoming homeless.
December 24, 2019
Sacramento Bee: Homeless get warm clothes thanks to the generosity of Book of Dreams readers

Christmas is a little warmer today for 100 homeless Sacramentans, thanks to the generosity of a community.
December 19, 2019
Good Day Sacramento: Toy Drive Delivery

Les Schwab Tire Centers came to VOA's Mather Community Campus to drop off hundreds of toys that allow every child in VOA programs and other local non profits to receive something for Christmas. Thank you Les Schwab!
October 31, 2019
KCRA 3: Sacramento artist finds housing, gives back to community

JT Tilson, a resident of VOA's Former Foster Youth program was inspired to paint a mural at his place of residence.
October 30, 2019
Mayor's Office of Civic Engagement: Capitol Park Hotel takes in scores of homeless people with no crime increase nearby

Less than two months after it opened, Capitol Park Hotel houses scores of people who previously lived on the streets of Sacramento’s Central City.
October 28, 2019
KOLO 8 News: Volunteers of America in need of warm donations

Reno, Nevada - As the temperatures continue to drop, Volunteers of America (VOA) is in need of donations. Linda Grace with VOA said the shelter had nearly 600 people over the weekend due to the cold weather.
October 22, 2019
KTVN News: 9 More Graduate From Homelessness: The Reno Works Project

Reno, Nevada - Reno City Council chambers rang with applause and shouts of “congratulations!” for 9 new Reno Works graduates on Tuesday, October 22.
September 19, 2019
Roseville Today: Volunteers of America Expand Services in Roseville and Placer

Roseville, California – Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada (VOA) recently announced that it has expanded its services in Placer County, California through its collaboration with Roseville Home Start, Inc. (RHS) and the City of Roseville.
August 28, 2019
Northern Nevada Business View: The Village on Sage is open, welcoming 216 people home (nonprofit spotlight)

Northern Nevada Business View highlights the Village on Sage Street after it's grand opening.
August 6, 2019
Reno Gazette Journal: There's no single solution for all our housing challenges, says Cashell

The Reno Gazette Journal featured an op/ed from our very own Northern Nevada director of Volunteers of America, Pat Cashell. Pat writes to emphasize the importance of having many creative solutions to the multiple levels of housing challenges facing Northern Nevada.
July 16, 2019
Sacramento Bee: Operation Backpack receives hundreds of backpacks in first 24 hours

The Sacramento Bee featured a story on the success Operation Backpack saw during its first 24 hours.
June 25, 2019
KCRA 3: Sacramento homeless transitional housing to lose $1M in funding

KCRA 3 went out to Mather Community Campus and featured the impact the funding loss will have on the program and the dining hall.
June 19, 2019
Sacramento Bee - Major homeless nonprofit plans to close 90-bed shelter after loss of state funding

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.
June 11, 2019
KOLO 8: Reno Works grads taking on new role as city ambassadors

Graduates from Volunteers of America's (VOA) Reno Works program share their experience with the program and what they are doing now.
April 15, 2019
Sacramento Business Journal - Ed Goldman: VOA weighs in on housing the homeless

Ed Goldman talked with VOA's Christie Holderegger and helped shine a spotlight on homelessness in our region and what's working.
March 3, 2019
CALmatters - To help people off the streets and into shelters, welcome their pets?

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.
January 22, 2019
The Sacramento Bee - Why making connections is essential to the homeless community’s healing process

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.
September 26, 2017
SPECIALIZED JOB FAIR CONNECTS FORMERLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, VETERANS AND AGED-OUT FOSTER YOUTH WITH READY-TO-HIRE EMPLOYERS

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.
October 13, 2017
Join Team VOA for the Sacramento Century Challenge

LOVE SACRAMENTO? WANT TO HELP OUR FORMER FOSTER YOUTH PROGRAM? LIVE TO RIDE? TEAM VOA NEEDS YOU! Volunteer, Donate, Ride or Attend the Festival. Our CEO & President Leo McFarland and our VP & Chief Development Officer Christie Holderegger will be riding and challenge you to ride too! Or help them reach their goal and make a donation toward their ride!
August 17, 2017
Partners for Success - Employer Appreciation Dinner

Employment changes lives forever and together we are making that change happen throught employment!
March 30, 2015
Over 200 Guests Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Veterans Service Center

The new Veterans Service Center, opened on March 25th, is equipped with a high speed internet café where veterans can build resumes, apply for jobs, and video chat with friends and family. PG&E championed the project recruiting many local and national companies to add additional support. Thank you for creating an environment where our veterans and their families can access services to heal, reintegrate and thrive.
July 31, 2014
The Home Depot Foundation Announces $120,000 Grant to Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada to Help Homeless Veterans in Sacramento

Local funds part of $1.795 million in grants announced for Volunteers of America homeless veterans programs nationwide
July 20, 2014
Volunteers of America Saves Voiceless Heroes

Organization Gives Homeless Veterans Hope for the Future
July 7, 2014
Media Release

Volunteers of America helps kids in need succeed through Operation Backpack Operation Backpack invites the community to help put new backpacks and school supplies into the hands of Greater Sacramento’s homeless children
February 11, 2014
Community Rallies to Save Senior Safe House

Community Rallies to Save Senior Safe House
January 14, 2014
Safe Haven for Abused Seniors Facing Closure

Safe Haven for Abused Seniors Facing Closure
July 1, 2013
Volunteers of America helps kids in need succeed through Operation Backpack

Operation Backpack invites the community to help put new backpacks and school supplies into the hands of Washoe County’s homeless children
July 1, 2013
Media Release

Volunteers of America and the Men’s Wearhouse National Suit Drive Partner To Support Local Homeless Job Seekers Professional clothing drive helps Sacramento’s homeless job seekers regain confidence
April 22, 2013
Rotary Club of Reno Adding Improvements to Rotary Plaza, Former "Tent City"

Rotary Club of Reno Adding Improvements to Rotary Plaza, Former "Tent City"
February 10, 2013
IBM Smarter City Team Challenge Bringing Technology to Homeless Children

IBM Smarter City Team Challenge Bringing Technology to Homeless Children
January 20, 2013
Volunteers of America Honored with Onie Cooper Award Sunday

Volunteers of America Honored with Onie Cooper Award Sunday
November 16, 2012
Volunteers of America, Sacramento Steps Forward and Sacramento’s faith community team up to offer Winter Sanctuary beginning Nov. 19

Volunteers of America, Sacramento Steps Forward and Sacramento’s faith community team up to offer Winter Sanctuary beginning Nov. 19
October 29, 2012
Inaugural Shelter from the Storm Breakfast on Nov. 2 will raise funds for Volunteers of America shelter and other Northern Nevada programs

Inaugural Shelter from the Storm Breakfast on Nov. 2 will raise funds for Volunteers of America shelter and other Northern Nevada programs
August 1, 2012
Volunteers of America Brings Back the Excitement and Fun For Homeless Children through Brightening Birthdays™

Volunteers of America Brings Back the Excitement and Fun For Homeless Children through Brightening Birthdays™
April 12, 2012
Volunteers of America’s Family Shelter Children Take Center Stage

Volunteers of America’s Family Shelter Children Take Center Stage
February 11, 2012
News and Events

For more information, contact Elizabeth Sands, marketing and communications manager esands@voa-ncnn.org
December 1, 2011
Our Media Releases

For more information, contact Elizabeth Sands, Marketing and Communications Manager at esands@voa-ncnn.org, or at 916-265-3642.
July 15, 2011
Volunteers of America wraps seventh annual Operation Backpack drive with all-day drop-off events in Sacramento, Modesto

Volunteers of America wraps seventh annual Operation Backpack drive with all-day drop-off events in Sacramento, Modesto
July 12, 2011
Pioneer Underground veterans Sean Peabody, Dan Edwards return July 23 for comedy show to benefit Volunteers of America/ReStart emergency shelters

Pioneer Underground veterans Sean Peabody, Dan Edwards return July 23 for comedy show to benefit Volunteers of America/ReStart emergency shelters
July 5, 2011
Volunteers of America seeks to put new backpacks, school supplies into hands of homeless youth through Operation Backpack

Volunteers of America seeks to put new backpacks, school supplies into hands of homeless youth through Operation Backpack
June 17, 2011
‘Refuge,’ a new exhibit featuring the work of Volunteers of America Northern Nevada / ReStart clients, to help kick off 2011 Artown festival with July 1 opening reception

‘Refuge,’ a new exhibit featuring the work of Volunteers of America Northern Nevada / ReStart clients, to help kick off 2011 Artown festival with July 1 opening reception
May 16, 2011
Volunteers of America Family Shelter to benefit from wine-and-cheese fundraising event hosted by Fine Vines Cheese & Wines May 19

Volunteers of America Family Shelter to benefit from wine-and-cheese fundraising event hosted by Fine Vines Cheese & Wines May 19
May 12, 2011
Volunteers of America Greater Sacramento & Northern Nevada launches new website

Volunteers of America Greater Sacramento & Northern Nevada launches new website
April 28, 2011
Rotary Club of Reno volunteers join with Holland & Hart LLC, Reno Municipal Court for Rotary Alley playground project at Volunteers of America’s Family Shelter

Rotary Club of Reno volunteers join with Holland & Hart LLC, Reno Municipal Court for Rotary Alley playground project at Volunteers of America’s Family Shelter
April 19, 2011
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson to open Shelter from the Storm Breakfast

Volunteers of America event to feature firsthand stories of dramatic turnarounds by former/current clients - See more at: http://www.voa-ncnn.org/In-The-Media/Greater-Sacramento/Media-Releases/Shelter-from-the-Storm-Breakfast.html#sthash.mxcWWleZ.dpuf
March 21, 2011
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA, DISNEY AND KaBOOM! SAVING PLAY BY BUILDING A NEW PLAYGROUND AND LEARNING GARDEN IN JUST ONE DAY FOR SACRAMENTO CHILDREN

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA, DISNEY AND KaBOOM! SAVING PLAY BY BUILDING A NEW PLAYGROUND AND LEARNING GARDEN IN JUST ONE DAY FOR SACRAMENTO CHILDREN
January 31, 2011
Rancho Cordova Walmart donates $5,000 to Volunteers of America

Generous contribution to benefit more than 400 residents at Mather Community Campus
January 28, 2011
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson to join formerly homeless Mather Community Campus ‘students’ as they volunteer, share at Capital Christian Center in support of Winter Sanctuary program

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson to join formerly homeless Mather Community Campus ‘students’ as they volunteer, share at Capital Christian Center in support of Winter Sanctuary program
February 15, 0201
ReStart to merge with Volunteers of America

ReStart to merge with Volunteers of America