News Releases

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October 1, 2015
Volunteers of America Announces Three-Year Title Sponsorship Extension for the Texas Shootout

Volunteers of America has extended its role as the title sponsor of the Volunteers of America Texas Shootout for the next three years. The event this past April marked the first year that Volunteers of America became title sponsor of the event after serving as a presenting sponsor for two years.
October 1, 2015
Volunteers of America of Florida and The Home Depot Join Forces to Repair Affordable Housing

Over 70 staff members from the local Home Depot store banded together, as part of a TEAM DEPOT, to repair the Volunteers of America of Florida, Tarpon Springs affordable housing development.
July 31, 2015
Volunteers of America Receives International Award for Efforts to Meet the Needs of Older LGBT Clients

Volunteers of America has been honored with a 2015 Excellence in Ageing Services Award from the International Association of Homes and Services for the Ageing in recognition of efforts to tailor senior support services to the needs of LGBT clients.
July 29, 2015
UnitedHealthcare and CBS EcoMedia Honored for their Service to Vulnerable People

Volunteers of America Texas has chosen UnitedHealthcare and CBS EcoMedia as recipients of its annual “Difference Makers” award. Also receiving awards are local community volunteers and employees from the Houston area who have distinguished themselves by their dedication and impact in helping those in need.
July 1, 2015
Volunteers of America Honors Glen and Kim Campbell, and filmmakers James Keach and Trevor Albert, with 2015 Booth Award in Honor of Alzheimer’s Advocacy

Volunteers of America awarded its highest honor to country music superstar Glen Campbell, his wife Kim Campbell and filmmakers James Keach and Trevor Albert in recognition of their efforts to shine a light on the challenges faced by caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s.
June 30, 2015
Volunteers of America Honors Los Angeles Times Columnist Steve Lopez with its 2015 Empathy Award

Volunteers of America presented Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez with its 2015 Empathy Award in recognition of his efforts to build awareness for the plight of Southern California’s most vulnerable residents.
June 30, 2015
Volunteers of America Honors Los Angeles designer Heidi Bendetson, founder of Designed from the Heart, with its 2015 Outstanding Community Service Award

Volunteers of America recently presented its 2015 Outstanding Community Service Award to interior designer Heidi Bendetson, founder of Designed from the Heart, in honor of the organization's work to create comfortable, stylish homes for homeless women veterans and their children.
June 30, 2015
The Home Depot Foundation Pledges More Than $1.6 Million to Support Veterans

The Home Depot® Foundation has pledged more than $1.6 million in new grants to Volunteers of America to address the critical housing needs of veterans. This support builds upon a partnership that has already helped thousands of former service members.
May 12, 2015
New Study Outlines Economic & Employment Challenges Facing U.S. Veterans

Too often, veterans have a difficult time securing quality employment as part of the transition from military to civilian life. There is a need for more resources to help them do so, according to a new study released today by Volunteers of America in partnership with the University of Southern California’s Center for Innovation and Research on Veterans and Military Families.
March 9, 2015
Volunteers of America Partners with CBS EcoMedia in Launch of Innovative Charitable Giving Platform

Volunteers of America is proud to extend its longstanding partnership with CBS EcoMedia as an inaugural member of the “Viewers to Volunteers” (V2V) community. Viewers to Volunteers is a new digital platform that empowers consumers to support causes they care about in a new way.