Who We Are
Founded locally in 1911, the Northern California & Northern Nevada affiliate of Volunteers of America (VOA NCNN) is one of the largest providers of social services in the region, operating more than 40 programs including housing, employment services, substance abuse and recovery services to families, individuals, veterans, seniors, and youth. In fact, VOA NCNN provides shelter or housing to over 3,500 men, women and children every night. Nationally, Volunteers of America helps more than 2.5 million people annually in more than 400 communities.
VOA NCNN In Action
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VOA NCNN Receives Transformative Support from The Home Depot Foundation
Volunteers of America has received a renewed grant from The Home Depot Foundation to support Guard and Reservist service members lacking VA benefits.
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‘Safe House’ opens for older, unhoused Scramentans and victims of abuse, neglect
We are proud to help keep our seniors safe and give them the dignity they deserve. Earlier this year we opened the Nottoli Place Shelter, in partnership with Sacramento County, to offer safety to seniors who are suffering from neglect, abuse and homelessness. We are thrilled to celebrate the first guests, who have gotten back…
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Welcoming Travis Sandefur as the Regional VP of Northern Nevada
We are excited to extend a warm welcome to Travis Sandefur, the owner of Pangolin Café and a dedicated advocate for the community. Prior to joining VOA’s staff, Travis served on the board for four years as a member and as Vice Chair.
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VOA NCNN
Guided by the experience of more than 16,000 professionals living and working to make life better in their local communities, our plan for today and tomorrow is clear: transform lives by improving the health, happiness, and stability of our communities.
Health
Access to quality healthcare is an essential part of any thriving, active community. Our goal is to provide 100% access to those who need it.
Housing
The key ingredient to living a healthy life is having a place to call home. We believe that a safe, affordable home is a basic human right.
Human Services
Focused on the unique needs of each of the communities we serve, we create and manage hundreds of life-changing programs and services.