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September 24, 2019
Joseph Budzynski Named 2019 Nonprofit CFO of the Year

Volunteers of America, one of the nation’s oldest and largest human service providers, is pleased to announce Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Joseph Budzynski has been selected 2019 Nonprofit CFO of the Year by the CFO Awards.
September 24, 2019
Volunteers of America Classic Announces Partnership with the Dallas Mavericks

The Volunteers of America Classic - the only LPGA event in Texas - is excited to announce its new partnership with the Dallas Mavericks organization. The Volunteers of America Classic tournament mission is to be the premier community event in North Texas and create an atmosphere that is fun for the entire family. These values directly align with those of the Dallas Mavericks, a prominent figure in the North Texas community and its initiatives.
September 24, 2019
Volunteers of America Selects Further As Agency of Record For Digital Fundraising

Further has been selected by Volunteers of America as its new Agency of Record for digital fundraising effective August 15, 2019. Further has been engaged to help Volunteers of America grow fundraising revenue and increase brand engagement on the National and Affiliate levels through digital direct response fundraising and lead generation solutions.
June 25, 2019
The Home Depot Foundation Pledges $2.1 Million to Volunteers of America to Provide Homes and Services to Veterans

Building on almost a decade of partnership in service to thousands of U.S. military veterans, The Home Depot Foundation has pledged $2.1 million in new veteran housing grants to Volunteers of America to address the critical needs of former service members. Since 2011, the Foundation has given nearly $17 million to Volunteers of America in support of better housing for veterans and their families.
May 16, 2019
Volunteers of America and LA County Dept. of Mental Health to Host Moral Injury Conference

The Shay Moral Injury Center at Volunteers of America and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health are hosting a conference on moral injury at the University of Southern California (3607 Trousdale Pkwy., Los Angeles) May 29 to 31, 2019.
May 16, 2019
Volunteers of America Launches Moral Injury Initiative

Volunteers of America has launched a significant moral injury initiative by establishing the Shay Moral Injury Center headed by Rita Nakashima Brock, Ph.D, a leading national theologian and moral injury expert who helps those in crisis.
April 18, 2019
Volunteers of America Ranks High Among the Largest U.S. Affordable Housing Developers and Owners

Volunteers of America (VOA) has been ranked by Affordable Housing Finance as the 29th-largest developer of affordable housing in the United States on the magazine’s 2018 AHF 50 list – a significant jump from 2017, when the organization ranked 46th on the annual list.
March 18, 2019
Volunteers of America National Services Honored with “Great Places to Work®” Certification

Great Place to Work Institute has honored Volunteers of America National Services with certification as a “Great Place to Work®.”
March 8, 2019
Volunteers of America Hosts Briefing on Capitol Hill on Mental Health Issues Impacting Veterans

Speakers included Pulitzer Prize winning journalist David Wood; Senator Jon Tester (D-MT); and William P. Nash, M.D., director of psychological health, United States Marine Corps.
November 2, 2018
Volunteers of America Hires New External Affairs Staff

Volunteers of America announces the hire of Brian Gavin as senior vice president, communications and marketing, and the hire of Laura E. Sildon as senior director, corporate and foundation relations.