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Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania, an affiliate of the national organization, operates 26 programs in the Commonwealth, serving persons coping with disabilities; at-risk children and youth; people in emergency situations; those in need of employment; elderly individuals and couples on fixed incomes; individuals coping with severe and chronic mental illness; families with limited incomes; child
ren dealing with behavioral challenges and educational deficits; and pregnant teens and teenage mothers, among others in need. In Pennsylvania, these diverse programs and services are provided by 130 full- and part-time employees, and assisted by approximately 1,900 dedicated volunteers.
Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania (VOAPA) thanks Planet Fitness for participating as collection sites for our Operation Backpack® initiative. At seven locations throughout Northeast PA and the Lehigh Valley, employees and members collected backpacks and school supplies for countless students throughout the regions. Thank you, Planet Fitness, for your incredible efforts in helping students start off the year strong during this season!
Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania (VOAPA) celebrated the on August 23 at the Academy At Westinghouse Back to School Block Party! Hundreds of attendees received backpacks, enjoyed food trucks, entertainment, dancing, games, prizes, and health resources. A special thank you to the Academy at Westinghouse for partnering with VOAPA to make such a special event and to Niagara Cares , Geisinger , Armada and Marsh & McLennan Companies for your support in making possible!
From September 15th through October 15th Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania (VOAPA) is proud to celebrate the diverse cultures and histories of the Hispanic and Latino communities which enrich our country!
Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania (VOAPA) would like to extend our gratitude to Geisinger for their sponsorship and assistance during our Operation Backpack® events across Pennsylvania. We appreciate your support in helping to make sure our students and families have access not only to backpacks and school supplies but also to community services and health resources to start their season ready for success! Thank you for your commitment to PA students- in so many ways!
This week, we continue to recognize at The Children's Center, Volunteers of America in Allentown. To get ready for their first day back, students and their families stopped by to celebrate at our first ever Backpack Day. Families were joined by special guest Sonic the Hedgehog to collect their new backpacks, school supplies, enjoy snow cones, snacks and balloon art. Thank you to our sponsors Niagara Cares and Geisinger for bringing this special event to the students at the Children’s Center as they wrapped up the summer season!
Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania (VOAPA) would like to extend a special thank you to Niagara Cares for their tremendous support of Operation Backpack® during the 2023 season. Thank you for making our backpack distribution initiatives and events throughout the state, including in Pittsburgh, Central PA, Northeast PA, and the Lehigh Valley a great success. Your help and volunteerism helped over a thousand students across PA start the school year with the supplies they need for success. We could not have done it without you- thank you!
We are celebrating ! In Northeast PA, Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania (VOAPA) hosted its Second Annual Back to School Resource Fair in Wilkes-Barre’s Kirby Park. Hundreds of students and families throughout Northeast, PA gathered by the playground as we distributed stuffed backpacks, loose school supplies and snacks! We would like to thank our supporters Geisinger , Niagara Cares , Planet Fitness and Price Chopper Supermarkets for contributing to this special community event!
During September, Volunteers of America joins NAMI in recognizing that mental health is an integral part of our well-being. With an increasing number of people experiencing mental health symptoms, Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania (VOAPA) is proud to be part of the solution by prioritizing mental health at our programs and services in order to continue building healthy communities across the country. If you or someone you know are in crisis, call the free, 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.
Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania is celebrating . Through our Operation Backpack® initiative, we distributed over one thousand backpacks filled with school supplies to students and families across Pennsylvania. A tremendous thank you to our supporters including; Geisinger, Niagara Cares, Planet Fitness, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors, US Postal Service, Schaedler Yesco Distribution, Marsh, Denny's, Chalit's Thai Bistro, Price Chopper Supermarkets, ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages, DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, Bellco Federal Credit Union, LW Consulting, Inc. and many more!
Thank you for helping PA students to start the school year with the tools they need for success!
Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania (VOAPA) would like to extend a big thank you to our donors and the organizations whose collection sites, online drives and financial donations contributed to a successful new school year for over a thousand of students and their families across the Commonwealth!
Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania (VOAPA) is hiring motivated, dependable Direct Service professionals to assist individuals in Northeast Pennsylvania. Click bit.ly/3oaJ2nS to apply!
Today we commemorate the Coast Guard and thank all who have served and continue to serve our country. Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania (VOAPA) is proud to provide whole-person services to veterans transitioning back to civilian life.
Learn more at voapa.org/veteran-services.
As the 2023-24 school year approaches, many children in our local communities are at-risk to return to school without the basic supplies they need to learn and grow. With your help, Operation Backpack® will provide thousands of backpacks and grade specific school supplies, to students from Pre-school to High School levels in Pennsylvania.
Together, we will help children learn and thrive in school, stay in school, and build a bright future. Please visit https://www.roonga.com/voapabp23 to give today.
Happy Fourth of July from Volunteers of America Pennsylvania (VOAPA)! 🌟
As the month of June comes to a close, Volunteers of America Pennsylvania (VOAPA), would like to shine a light on National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, to support all those impacted by PTSD, such as combat veterans, first responders and frontline workers. From housing and homelessness prevention to moral injury support, we are here to help rebuild lives and overcome hurdles throughout the year. Learn more at voapa.org.
ATTENTION Pittsburgh friends! Please join us today in East Liberty for a Community Health Fair. We'll be at the Pennley Commons at 5653 Broad Street, Pgh PA 15206, today, from 11:00-3:00 offering free health screenings, vaccinations, line dancing, table massages, free food, games, prizes, and more!
PLEASE NOTE: Due to air quality concerns, the event will be held indoors.
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VOAPA is celebrating today in Wilkes-Barre at PrideFest 2023 Presented by The Wright Center for Community Health! Stop by our table to learn more about what we do! 🏳️🌈
“Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania (VOAPA) would like to extend our immense gratitude to Niagara Cares and the Allentown Niagara bottling plant for assisting at The Children's Center, Volunteers of America in Allentown, PA!
For over 100 years, the Children’s Center has been providing high-quality, early childhood education to children and families in the Jordan Heights neighborhood. Over the 2022-23 school year, more than 60 students and their families have and will continue to be supported by the early education, afterschool, and summer camp programs.
In May, Niagara’s hardworking volunteers helped us organize, upgrade, build new furniture, and clean out space as we prepare for the Children’s Center’s new family services. More information on VOAPA’s latest expansion is ! Thank you again to Niagara Cares for your dedication to the children and families in our community!”
Congratulations to the The Children's Center, Volunteers of America's children and families of our first graduating PreK Counts class! We are all very proud of you!
Juneteenth is a day of recognition, restoration, and celebration. Today and every day, VOAPA reflects on our history while striving to build a stronger, more equitable future.
Happy Father’s Day! Volunteers of America Pennsylvania (VOAPA) hopes today is filled with cherished moments with loved ones, from fathers to father figures everywhere.
As we continue to celebrate the end of the school year with our pre-k counts program at The Children's Center, Volunteers of America, we want to thank our parent chaperones and teachers for helping make this and other field trips and learning experiences possible for our students all year long! Last month, our Pre-K counts students had a wonderful time visiting the Da Vinci Science Center in Allentown, PA. The Da Vinci Science Center provides interactive science learning experiences for local students. On our trip, the students were able to learn about science through several exhibits, hands on workshops and even a live science show!
At the The Children's Center, in Allentown, PA, we’re celebrating our Pre-K counts community- our students, our parents, our teachers, and our partnerships from this past school year! In the spring, Our Pre-K Counts students received a special visit from Ms. Michelle who read spring themed book. Story time was followed by cookie decorating, helping our students with their fine motor skills and building their finger, wrist and hand strength and coordination! Thank you Pre-K Counts for providing our students with learning and fun each day!
Thank you PA Live for bringing attention to the 15th Annual Walk for Hope celebrating Ruth's Place 20th Anniversary! We hope to see everyone on Public Square from 1pm-4pm to walk and support women experiencing homelessness in our community.
PA live! (WBRE) — Wednesday on PA live!, Rachel spoke with Crystal Kotlowski, the NEPA director of Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania (VoAPA). Crystal talks about the upcoming Walk of Hope …
It is not too late to support the 15th Annual Walk for Hope, celebrating 20 years of Ruth’s Place Women’s Shelter in Wilkes Barre, PA! Over the past two decades, Ruth’s Place has assisted thousands in our community, as the only emergency homeless shelter serving women in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties.
The walk is free and will take place this Saturday, June 3 on Public Square in Wilkes Barre from 1pm to 4pm.
Volunteers of America would like to thank all of the sponsors who have made this special event possible! Donations are always needed to keep Ruth’s Place open as a safe haven for women in our community. To help support Ruth’s Place please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/WalkforHope2023
May is Mental Health Awareness month! Throughout the year, Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania is dedicated to responding to our communities’ mental health needs. Through our Supportive Living Services of Dauphin County, VOAPA empowers adults with mental illnesses to achieve and maintain stability and independence in their lives.
This week, VOAPA attended CMU 2023 Mental Health Awareness Provider Fair themed – Mental Health Recovery Journey – We are all in this Together. This event helps to connect the community, family members, case managers and individuals to learn about the wide array of mental health services available.
VOAPA is hiring motivated, dependable Direct Service professionals to assist individuals with disabilities across Pennsylvania! Please apply at https://bit.ly/3oaJ2nS
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Spring cleaning is upon us! VOAPA wanted to send a special THANK YOU to the incredible King's College, Pennsylvania students for their recent assistance in cleaning and beautifying one of our properties in Luzerne County. To find out about upcoming events and ways you can help our community please visit voapa.org/volunteer.
Today is the last day of Black Maternal Health Week, but our advocacy and work will continue all year round. Volunteers of America Pennsylvania (VOAPA) recognizes the 6th Annual Black Maternal Health Week, April 11-17 to build awareness and community.
The theme this year is, “Our Bodies Belong to Us: Restoring Black Autonomy and Joy.”
March is recognized as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. For over 35 years, March has been a time to recognize and build awareness, provide opportunities and advocacy for over 6 million individuals living with a Developmental Disability in the United States. Volunteers of America Pennsylvania (VOAPA) is committed to continuing to assist those with Developmental Disabilities living and working in our communities to live their lives to the fullest.
Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania’s (VOAPA) Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) is proud to have partnered on March 16th with Roots of Faith for our Paint with a Twist event!
Located in Sharpsburg, VOAPA’s youth empowerment program provides free out-of-school enrichment activities for youth ages 5-18. In partnership with Roots of Faith’s our youth and families enjoyed a night fun, food, and togetherness while connecting with peers and learning about area resources.
A Special thanks to our guests Sharpsburg Police Department’s Social Workers and Councilwoman Liv Bennett-County Council District 13 who stopped by during the event. We would like to thank and show our immense appreciation for all of our wonderful local partners, sponsors and art instructor Melissa Tai for providing such a positive event to explore the arts and connect with community!
Thank you, Luzerne County Adult Mental Health Services!
Luzerne County Adult Mental Health services blessed us with a Random Act of Kindness today!
February is Black History Month, a time to recognize and appreciate the myriad of ways that Black Americans have enriched our national identity and history. We are committed to building a more equitable and just society.
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dream of a more equitable world for all. It is up to each of us to continue his vision of realizing a more inclusive society. At , our commitment to uplifting all our neighbors, no matter their background, is at the heart of our mission. We will continue providing services for those who need it most!
Happy New Year! As we ring in the new year, we are so grateful for your generous support. Together, we continue our commitment to support our neighbors in need in 2023.
As we reflect around the closing of the year, we have much to be grateful for in 2022 at VOAPA and our dedicated, strong, hardworking team is at the top of the list! We celebrated together at our Second Annual Training and End of Year Celebration. This year’s theme was "Breaking Down Barriers to Improve Care in Vulnerable Communities". A special thank you to our Keynote Speaker, Dr. Darrin Anderson, President and CEO, NJ YMCA State Alliance and our panelists, Lashaunda Carter, Executive Director, Sanctuary Homes for Veterans, April Downing, Executive Director, NAMI Dauphin County, and Melissa Patti, Director, Maternal Infant Health, March of Dimes for an engaging discussion and learning session. Thank you to the representatives of US Department of Housing and Urban Development , Health Resources and Services Administration, and CMS for providing us with important and timely federal updates and to Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski for a heartful welcome message to our team! From VOAPA, we wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year!
Congratulations to our President Jodina Hicks for being named to City and State PA 2022 Pennsylvania Nonprofit Power 100 List. This list recognizes leaders dedicated to serving individuals and families across Pennsylvania.
Under her leadership, VOAPA has strengthened our partnerships and our commitment to serving communities across the state. We are incredibly proud of what we have accomplished during 2022 and look forward to continuing our mission to serve children & youth, veterans, seniors, those experiencing homelessness, and individuals with developmental differences in 2023.
Congratulations to all of the nonprofit leaders across the state and thank you for your dedication to making PA a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. See the full list here: https://www.cityandstatepa.com/power-lists/2022/10/2022-pennsylvania-nonprofit-power-100/378261/
A big THANK YOU to all of our donors and volunteers who partnered with us this holiday season. Thanks to your generosity, together we made the holiday season extra special for more than one hundred families across Pennsylvania! Thank you Volunteers of America Delaware Valley, St. Jude Parish, Mountain Top, PA High Associates Ltd. - Industrial/Commercial Real Estate Brokers, Geyers United Methodist Church, Harrisburg Gymnastics School, ASAP gymnastics and many more. We are incredibly grateful for your partnership and support.
Happy Holidays to all of YOU, our amazing supporters and family. May your holiday season be merry and bright. ❤️
Happy Easter! From all of us at VOAPA, we hope you enjoy this beautiful day with family and loved ones.
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