Videos

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Les Schwab Brings Hundreds of Toys to VOA

This Christmas local 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!
What the Children in Sacramento's Family Shelter are Thankful for

Happy Thanksgiving from our families to yours! This video shows what the children in Sacramento's Family Shelter are thankful for this year. From having shelter, to parents, to grandparents, to BBQ sauce... we all have a lot to be thankful for.
Wells Fargo Supports Flexible Supportive Housing

Thanks to Wells Fargo for supporting Volunteers of America's flexible supportive housing programs. These residents are all grateful for their now brighter futures.
Hope Lives Here

VOA's short film "Hope Lives Here" was presented at the 2019 Shelter from the Storm breakfast in Reno. Meet the faces of VOA you are helping in Reno, and learn about the programs that are changing these individuals' lives and helping end homelessness.
In Her Own Words ... Meet Nan: 2019 Shelter from the Storm Testimonial

Nan, a graduate of VOA's Reno Works program addresses the audience at Reno's 2019 Shelter from the Storm breakfast to share her story to shed light on the specific challenges and trauma of experiencing homelessness.
Congratulations to our new Reno Works graduates!

Including this class, 82 people have graduated from the program. We are so very proud of their accomplishment and wish them all the best as they transition into their new jobs and homes!
What a Backpack Means to a Family Experiencing Homelessness

Lisa and her son Marcus share their experience participating in Operation Backpack.
Operation Backpack 2019: Elnoria

It's never too early to help a child with their education. Operation Backpack begins July 15th!
VOA's Dare to Dream Scholarship Awards Former Foster Youth

We are happy to announce VOA’s Dare to Dream scholarship program has awarded funds to 14 youth headed for college.
Mather Testimonial Ed: From In and Out of Hospitals to Employed and Housed

In light of Mather's serious loss of funding, many former clients returned to share how the program helped them create their own path out of homelessness.