Apr 20, 2012
Alicia’s Journey to MotherhoodFor seven months, Alicia did not know she was pregnant. When she found out, she was on her own. A friend referred her to the Volunteers of America Caring Alternatives program in Wilkes-Barre.
Apr 10, 2012
Honoring community leader George F. GrodeVolunteers of America of Pennsylvania will honor community leader George F. Grode for outstanding service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at its 2012 Tribute Dinner.
Mar 9, 2012
Cars Helping PeopleCars Helping People.org, the car donation arm of Volunteers of America, is launching a campaign to help donors uncover car donation scams.
Aug 3, 2011
Children's Center Enrollment BeginsThe Volunteers of America Children’s Center located at 730 W. Union Street in Allentown is accepting open enrollment for children ages 13 months to 10 years of age.
Jul 1, 2011
Every child deserves the basic tools to learnVolunteers of America is again hosting Operation Backpack to provide the right tools to start off the school year. Help give the children who are most in need a solid start to the 2011-2012 school year.
Apr 11, 2011
Your Generosity Has Been a BlessingAs a resident of a Volunteers of America affordable housing complex, Ruth can maintain dignity, independence and ongoing help in receiving supportive mental health care.
Apr 11, 2011
You Can Give the Perfect GiftWith your support, Volunteers of America can offer gifts to some of the most vulnerable individuals and families in Pennsylvania.
Apr 7, 2011
Norfolk Southern Corporation Gives GrantNorfolk Southern Corporation presented $10,000 to Volunteers of America to support human services in Central Pennsylvania. The grant will support people in need of affordable housing, mental health services or emergency services.
Jan 1, 2011
Recovery is a JourneyRecovery is a journey—one step at a time.
For much of her adult life, Isabel has struggled with mental illness, seizures and anxiety attacks. Compounding her torment was the physical and mental abuse she endured from her ex-boyfriend.
Nov 3, 2010
Toy Collection Sites NeededVolunteers of America is seeking individuals, businesses, civic groups, schools, churches and other organizations to help collect new, unwrapped toys for children in need this holiday season.
Apr 26, 2010
2010 Tribute DinnerVolunteers of America of Pennsylvania will honor Harrisburg entrepreneur Doug Neidich for outstanding service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at its inaugural Tribute Dinner to be held at the Hilton Harrisburg on June 17 at 6:30 p.m. Ralph Klinepeter, Jr., president of Pyramid Construction Services, Inc., will serve as the Dinner Chairman.
Nov 20, 2009
Annual Toy Drive beginsSome families are desperately struggling to make ends meet.Winter clothing, heating and other bills add up to make holiday spending a luxury for disadvantaged families.
Nov 20, 2009
2008 Annual Toy DriveVolunteers of America has launced its annual Toy Drive with the delivery of its toy collection boxes to Central Pennsylvania companies, schools, civic groups and service organizations.
Jun 17, 2009
Pre-K Tax Credit News AlertDid you know you can write your business tax check to Volunteers of America? Hundreds of Pennsylvania businesses have proven to be interested and annually participate in the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program.
May 5, 2009
Joe Theismann to Speak at Celebrity DinnerFormer Notre Dame All-American and a two-time Pro Bowl quarterback with the Washington Redskins will be the featured speaker at the 6th Annual Volunteers of America Celebrith Dinner.
Feb 27, 2009
Capital Egg Hunt April 5Hundreds of Central Pennsylvania children will be scrambling for colorful eggs Sunday, April 5, at the 73rd Annual Volunteers of America Capitol Egg Hunt.
Dec 3, 2008
Harrisburg Thrift Store OpensVolunteers of America of Pennsylvania has opened a new thrift store at 2550 Paxton Street in Harrisburg offering an inventory of new and gently used merchandixe fro the entire family.
Aug 19, 2008
New Thrift Store opensVolunteers of America of Pennsylvania celebrates the grand opening of its new store at 400 S. Main Street in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Feb 21, 2008
Money MattersProfessional management of your investments could save your money.
Nov 12, 2007
Handcrafted toys for area childrenEach year members of the Susquehanna Area Woodworkers Club turn blocks of wood into toy cars and buses which are given to area children who otherwise would not have a very merry Christmas.
Oct 19, 2007
Collecting toys for 2007 holidaysVolunteers of America is seeking individuals, churches, organizations and companies to help with its annual Christmas Toy Drive for needy children in Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry Counties.
Feb 8, 2007
Next Chapter EventFrances Hesselbein, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Leader to Leader Insititue and past chairman of Volunteers of America's National Board of directors returns to Pittsburgh for the Next Chapter event.
Jan 8, 2007
2007 Annual toy drive a successHundreds of needy children in Central Pennsylvania experienced the excitement and joy of receiving a Christmas present, thanks to the generosity of businesses and individuals donating to the annual Volunteers of America Toy Drive.
More than 3,500 new toys, as well as monetary donations were made for needy children in Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry Counties.
Nov 6, 2006
Having More Fun Than Ever!Retiree Al Bonnici, contributing writer for Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Networks's Healthy You magazine feels like just one of the kids.
Oct 26, 2006
Working Order Wins AwardWorking Order wins the tenth annual Power of Work Awards highlighting the success of its support for entrepreneurs with disabilities.
Oct 4, 2006
Board Elects New MembersVolunteers of America of Pennsylvania has named D. Tyler Gourley, policy strategist at the Pittsburgh, and Kate Kolbrener, of Kolbrener, Inc., in Pittsburgh, to its board of directors.