In the News
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Featured in Sac Bee’s Book of Dreams
Discover how our work is changing lives in this Sacramento Bee “Book of Dreams” feature.
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Spotlight on Our Mission: Featured in Comstock’s Magazine
We are excited to share that our organization has been featured in the latest issue of Comstock’s Magazine!
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Village on Sage Street Expands Affordable Housing in Reno
The Village on Sage Street in Reno has expanded its affordable housing capacity by nearly 50%, adding 96 new single-occupancy units to its existing 216.
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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 Sacramentans 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.
Press Releases
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Building Hope for our Veterans
After nearly four years of construction, the Bell Street Apartments project in Sacramento is nearing completion, offering affordable housing and essential amenities to our Veterans and their families. Discover how the vision of creating a safe and supportive environment, including a much-needed laundry room, is transforming lives and instilling a sense of pride in those…
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Placerville’s First Low Barrier Shelter
VOA is excited to announce it will be operating El Dorado County’s first low-barrier shelter.
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Leo McFarland Retires, Christie Holderegger Elected as new CEO
McFarland retiring after 44 years.
Stories
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Employee Spotlight: Dedra Russell
Dedra Russell’s 30-year journey with VOA is a testament to resilience, compassion, and the power of second chances. Her story began as a young mother in the Options Program for women and children. While participating, she gave birth to her son, Brandon, one of the program’s first babies. “They made me feel like family,” Dedra…
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Gena’s Journey to Independence
VOA houses and shelters more than 1,000 people in Northern Nevada each night. Your generous support helps us move people like Gena from homelessness to independence with love and dignity. Gena experienced significant challenges throughout the past 12 years. She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 2012. She returned to work in 2021 a…
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Employee Spotlight: Whitney Aguirre
Meet Whitney Aguirre, Lead Support Staff at El Dorado Navigation Center in Placerville. Whitney’s personal experience with homelessness fuels her passion for her work. “I know what it’s like, and I care about them deeply,” she says. Whitney spent three years working at a nomadic shelter, which inspired her to join NCNN and pursue a…
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Employee Spotlight: Heather Bolen
Heather Bolen is the Community Administrator for Sierra Manor One and Two in Reno, overseeing 187 units of affordable senior and disability housing. What sets Heather apart is her dedication to helping those in need. “I love that we are providing affordable housing for those who so desperately need it,” she says, highlighting the importance of her…
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Employee Spotlight: Steve Orwig
Meet Steve Orwig, a dedicated Case Manager at the Mather Family Transitional Program, whose journey into social services began with a background in criminal justice. Steve initially worked as a probation officer and held various roles in law enforcement, but his true passion was discovered when he joined Volunteers of America over ten years ago.…
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Employee Spotlight: Melissa Amaro
Melissa Amaro, an Intake Screening Specialist for Supportive Services for Veterans and Families, exemplifies dedication and compassion in her role. At the front desk, she is often the first point of contact for veterans seeking assistance, offering a warm welcome and crucial support. “I greet everybody that walks through the door,” she says, highlighting the…
For media-related inquires, please contact Ana Bankert, VP of Development & Marketing
916-265-3400
abankert@voa-ncnn.org
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