VOA Upstate New York

As the #WinterOlympics Games begin, we’re reminded what teamwork, determination, and resilience can achieve.

Those same values guide our work at VOA every day as we support people working toward stability and independence.

Cheering on #TeamUSA and the strength of communities everywhere.

It's going to be another cold weekend in Upstate New York. Volunteers of America offers Code Blue emergency shelter services in both Tompkins and Broome Counties to keep you warm. voaupny.org/services/code-blue

Infant crawling on wooden floor in cozy room with toys, promoting child care spots for infants and toddlers.

The VOA Children’s Center has available openings in our licensed program where your little ones learn, grow, and thrive in a nurturing and caring environment.

Finding quality child care you can trust can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be.

Learn more at voaupny.org/childrens-center.

Shadow or no shadow, one thing is certain: VOA's commitment to building stronger, more compassionate communities never hibernates.

At VOA, our community includes people of many backgrounds. Black history and lived experience are woven into the people we serve, the staff we work alongside, and the neighborhoods we’re part of.

Honoring that history means continuing to do the work with integrity, care, and accountability.

Social Care Network provides more resources Residents and families served by Volunteers of America now have even more support at their fingertips. VOA has joined the Social Care Network through a partnership with Forward Leading IPA’s WeLinkCare program in the Finger Lakes region and Care Compass Collaborative in the Southern Tier.

VOA has joined the Social Care Network through partnerships with WeLinkCare (Finger Lakes) and Care Compass Collaborative (Southern Tier), expanding access to housing, healthcare, food, and transportation for individuals facing serious health and economic challenges.

Volunteers of America is #hiring!

Come join our team of dedicated, paid, professionals committed to helping people facing challenges restore hope, dignity, and a sense of belonging.

Apply today! ➡️ voaupny.org/careers

VOA joined Governor Hochul today for the announcement of a new State pilot program with Monroe County to expand affordable child care options. The $20 million investment prioritizes access for children ages 0–3 and supports families regardless of income.

Sponsorship opportunities are now open for the Volunteers of America Annual Gala, celebrating 130 years of service, compassion, and community.

Join us in celebrating the legacy of the past, and investing in the future.

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Graphic illustration of Martin Luther King Jr. with a blue vertical banner reading 'Martin Luther King Jr. Day' on the left side.

Join VOA in honoring #MartinLutherKingJrDay. We reflect on his vision and move forward as a nation by listening and learning from one another. Let us join together and create positive change for the communities we serve!

More than 250 brand-new winter coats were distributed to children served by Volunteers of America, thanks to our partnership with Van Bortel Subaru and Operation Warm. 🧥

Together, we’re helping kids stay warm, comfortable, and ready for school this winter.
#SubaruLovesToHelp #Morethanacoat

Volunteers of America is made up of dedicated, paid, professional employees committed to helping to restore hope, dignity, and a sense of belonging for people facing challenges.

Come join our team. We're #hiring!

A makeshift homeless shelter with a blue tarp, shopping cart, and bags on a city sidewalk under bare trees. Text overlay reads: Homelessness isn't a character flaw.

People experiencing homelessness are navigating crisis, loss, and systems that often fail them. In their toughest moments, what they deserve most is dignity, compassion, and support, not judgment.

At VOA, we meet people where they are and work alongside them toward stability and belonging.

The first “new year arrivals” of 2026 have officially sprouted.

These fresh greens are the first of the year at VOA’s hydroponic farm and are ready to be transferred, beginning their journey toward feeding our community.

Welcome to the world, little greens. #VOAFarm

Sponsorship opportunities are now open for the Volunteers of America Annual Gala, celebrating 130 years of service, compassion, and community.

Join us in celebrating the legacy of the past, and investing in the future.

🔗 Link in bio.

Young child in a blue shirt sitting at a preschool classroom table. Text overlay: Pre-Kindergarten Registration

Pre-K registration is open.

City of Rochester residents with a child who will be 3 or 4 years old by December 1 can apply. Be sure to select Volunteers of America Children’s Center as your Community-Based Pre-K program of choice. prek.rcsdk12.org/registration

Rochester city skyline with reflection in calm river water under clear blue sky. Text overlay: National Poverty in America Awareness Month.

This month is a reminder that poverty is not a personal failure. It’s a systemic challenge that requires compassion, commitment, and action.

At VOA, we respond with shelter, supportive services, food access, and care that helps people facing hardship regain stability with dignity, care, and hope.

Family bundled in winter clothes walking through snowy forest. "You are never alone in choosing the right path" text overlay.

#DryJanuary is a reminder that you are never alone in choosing the right path for yourself and supporting those around you. VOA is here to walk with you in your journey, even when days feel tough. Each day is a step forward. 💛

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New year, new way to connect. VOA Upstate New York is now on Bluesky!

Thanks for being here with us as we share updates from our work supporting individuals and families facing housing instability, food insecurity, and other challenges.