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Housing is
just the start
of what we do.

We meet the needs of neighbors experiencing or at risk of homelessness in New York City, Westchester, and Northern New Jersey.
Our Mission I Need Help Now

How we do it

Housing

Provide a continuum of housing that helps individuals and families achieve stability.

Housing

Health

Address the physical and mental health needs of our clients using proven interventions.

Health

Wealth-Building

Empower clients to strengthen their career opportunities and build a financial safety net.

Wealth-Building

Public Policy

Advocate for the needs of those we serve and fight to create transformational change.

Public Policy
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News Highlights

As NYC Families Face Affordability Crisis and Record Youth Homelessness, Operation Backpack® Mobilizes Support for Students in Shelter

There are more students than ever at risk of the devastating consequences of homelessness as the cost of living in New York City continues to grow out of reach for many families.

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VOA-GNY’s 29th Annual Gala Celebrates the Transformative Impact of Housing

The gala raised critical funds to provide housing, health, and wealth-building services to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Greater New York area.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani shakes hand of resident over a table.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Shares Easter Meal with Formerly Homeless Veterans at Volunteers of America-Greater New York Supportive Housing Residence

Mayor visits with VOA-GNY residents in the Bronx to share meal on Easter and hear their stories.

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Colorful abstract art framed on the wall.

NYC Housing Leaders Join Volunteers of America-Greater New York for Art Exhibit Featuring Work by Formerly Homeless New Yorkers

Department of Social Services Commissioner Erin Dalton and Housing Preservation & Development First Deputy Commissioner Adam Phillips joined VOA-GNY for the exhibit.

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Operation Backpack® is back!

1 in 7 NYC public school students experience homelessness. Help ensure they have what they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond!
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Delivering housing, health and wealth-building services to thousands of adults and children annually

We provide critical support to neighbors in need, including families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, seniors and veterans, while laboring toward systemic change.
See Our Impact
5th
Largest provider of supportive housing in New York City
777
People experiencing homelessness transitioned into permanent housing with our support
35,136
People received housing and other services from us in 2024

If not for [VOA-GNY], we don’t know what we would have done.

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I learned I’m resilient… I just keep getting back up.

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[VOA-GNY] gave me a lot of hope. They kept their promise.

Read Eric's Story