OUR MISSION

VOA puts faith into action by providing compassionate human services that empower individuals and strengthen local communities.

OUR VISION

VOA aspires to create a world in which every person lives a life of emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being, and is filled with hope.

Building on Human Potential

We embrace a whole-person approach that builds on human potential and promotes thriving communities. From infants to elders, our services encompass the entire human lifespan — and the whole human experience. We break down silos, so people can access whatever resources they need. As circumstances change, we’re right there with support to fill the gaps. We’re the coach in people’s corner, experts in building well-being, the stalwart ally who can always see a hopeful path forward. And we’re in it for the long haul, with over 130 years of proven results.

70+

programs and services

We braid resources across sectors to offer comprehensive, integrated support for complex needs

130

years of co-creating solutions

For more than a century, we’ve stepped up to meet society’s toughest challenges with vision, dedication, and heart

500+

staff working for the common good

Our talented, knowledgeable staff work everyday to close the gap between people and possibility

Our Impact
Camp Courage

Stepping Up to Serve

While “volunteer” often implies someone serving without pay, VOA is staffed by paid professionals who are resourceful, adaptive, and creative change-makers in health and human services. Where other organizations shy away from tough challenges, we boldly volunteer to meet them head-on. We step up to serve people and communities with innovation and commitment.

We are VOA.

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How we Create Thriving Communities

Whole-Person Approach

With many services under one roof, we co-create the right path for each client. We’re there on people’s worst days, and to lay the foundation for better times ahead.

Our Services

Passionate Staff

Our staff is made up of passionate people who want to change the world. People who want to serve the whole client, within an innovative, supportive organization.

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A Legacy of Service

With 130 years of experience, we learn from the past while looking to the future. We’re big but nimble, innovative but grounded, with a long, proud legacy of service.

Our Impact

A Spirit of Tenacity

When others throw up their hands, that’s when we step up. We don’t see challenges in isolation. Instead, we look upstream to fix root causes. And we don’t give up.

Our Leadership

130 Years of Service

VOA was founded in 1896 by social reformers Ballington and Maud Booth. They envisioned a movement dedicated to “reaching and uplifting” the American people, pledging to “go wherever we are needed, and do whatever comes to hand.” That declaration has guided VOA’s efforts ever since. 

Together, we can do more

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