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Turning Complex Community Needs Over the years, Volunteers of America has fostered many local community-building partnerships. We are adept at listening and responding to community input. In fact, this approach is so effective that community leaders have sought out our organization for years to help solve the region’s most critical human service issues. Volunteers of America continues to seek opportunities to build community capacity for human service resources by consistently opening its doors, its resources and its pocketbook to fill local, unmet needs. Read more about the impact of our localized services, and the people we reach, serve and empower each and every day.  Like anyone, Mischelle Benham of Marysville never planned on being without a home. But when she and her two teenage children became homeless due an intense domestic violence and drug-related situation, she realized that they had nowhere to go. She called shelter after shelter after shelter. She was told that she could not be housed together with both her teenage daughter and son. She was given the option to split up, or continue to sleep together in their car. It took a split-second to decide separation was NOT an option. Senior Companion Fausta Sawal recently accepted the national, high profile ’Spirit of Service’ award annually given to outstanding Americans by the Corporation for National and Community Service. She was selected from over 16,000 other Senior Companions across the country for her spirit of national service, demonstration of exceptional service and leadership, and influence as a role model for others in her community.
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Feed Hungry Families
When five-year-old Henry and his mom received food from Volunteers of America, they also regained hope.
Help Children Succeed
Chad's sudden change in preschool behavior challenged Tess, until she got help from Volunteers of America.
Help Families in Crisis
In the end, Anna and her family were grateful to Volunteers of America, and almost grateful for the hit-and-run accident ...almost.
Provide Quality of Life
It was Jason's farewell 'stand-up hug' that helped his mother realize the powerful nature of his experience with Volunteers of America.
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