Stories
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"I am proud to be able to give back"
Breaking the cycles of poverty and addiction for generations to come.
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“If it wasn’t for VOA helping with the depression, the house, supplies, and transportation, I would not know where I’d be at right now.”
If you met Carrie 12 years ago, you wouldn’t believe she’s the same person today.
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After years of hardship, Michelle is HOME!
Michelle and her children have faced incredible adversity in their lives. After losing their housing due to the pandemic, they found themselves without a place to call home. Thankfully, they found a spot in VOA’s family shelter.
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Paying it Forward for Her Neighbors
After leaving her parents’ house at age 14, Allison and her brother were met with an unthinkable decision.
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A New Chapter for VOA Northern Nevada
Introducing VOA Northern Nevada’s new Regional Vice President: Christie Holderegger!
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Meeting People Where They’re At: Pets and Possessions Included
“When I was experiencing homelessness, my things were my life, it was all I had.”
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Finding Purpose: Meet Cliff
After leaving the Air Force, Cliff had a difficult time adjusting back to civilian life. His life and time in the service had seen tragedy after tragedy, without a lot of time to breathe.
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Bringing Joy for Easter
Last month, the children at our Family programs were showered with love for Easter! The staff and volunteers set up giant Easter Egg hunts, and all the kids received Easter baskets full of goodies.
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Celebrating 1 year at the Nevada Cares Campus!
The Nevada Cares Campus opened a year ago this month!
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"For the first time in a while, I feel good."
Xavier and his mom had a good life: he was working, they had a 2-bedroom house, and life was going on as normal. Unfortunately, a brain cyst and subsequent surgery left him unable to keep up with his physically demanding warehouse job.