When Mr. R first arrived at the Aletha R. Wright “Vision of Hope” Center, his story was one of survival against overwhelming odds. He came directly from the hospital after spending three months in a coma—weak, disoriented, and starting over with absolutely nothing. He was dropped off in a state of confusion. No identification. No income. No medical support system. Just a second chance at life, and a long road ahead. Understanding the urgency of his situation, ARWC case managers immediately began rebuilding the foundation Mr. R had lost. Step by step, they connected him to critical medical care, ensuring…

(HAMILTON TWP., NJ) – Volunteers of America Delaware Valley (VOADV) hosted the 5th Annual Human Trafficking Summit “A Path To Safety: The Healthcare Connection” on April 22, 2026 from 10am to 12:30pm at The Stone Terrace in Hamilton Twp., NJ. The event featured a keynote address from Chief Andrew Caggiano, President of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police and a keynote presentation by Dr. Nicole Harris-Hollingsworth, EdD, MCHES, Senior Vice President, Social Impact & Population Health at Hackensack Meridian Health. The event also included a panel discussion with subject matter experts from the National Center for Missing…

Recently, a client returned to Volunteers of America Delaware Valley’s veterans shelter Home For the Brave for a second time following incarceration and a series of legal challenges. Upon arrival, he shared a deep sense of discouragement and uncertainty about his future, expressing doubt that he would be able to access meaningful resources or overcome the barriers he was facing. From the beginning, case management staff worked closely with him to identify immediate opportunities and provide connection to supportive services. Within two weeks of returning to the program, he secured a temporary part-time position – an important step that began…

(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) – Volunteers of America Delaware Valley (VOADV) will host the second annual Mardi Bras + Briefs event on February 17, 2026 at Double Nickel Brewing Company. It will be a night of Fat Tuesday fun for the community – complete with games, food and festivity – while collecting new, in-package underwear, the most requested essential for VOADV clients in need.   “Mardi Bras + Briefs is both a celebration, and a chance for our community to make a real difference,” said Daniel L. Lombardo, VOADV President and CEO. “We’re looking forward to building on the incredible success of…

(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) – Volunteers of America Delaware Valley (VOADV) has launched its 2025 Adopt A Family program, connecting Delaware Valley families with donors to help spread holiday magic. Now in its 15th year, the program provides toys, food, and essential items to local families—and, for the first time, to seniors in need. “Each year, we’re humbled by the incredible generosity of our communities,” says Daniel L. Lombardo, President/CEO of VOADV. “Last year, thanks to the outpouring of support from our donors and partners, we were able to assist a record-breaking number of families in need. As we celebrate 15 years…

(CAMDEN, NJ) – Volunteers of America Delaware Valley (VOADV), a social services organization serving New Jersey and Philadelphia, has closed three of its five Navigational Resource Centers in an effort to save jobs and services after losing two-thirds of its state appropriations for direct services. These offices provided access to a broad range of essential services for individuals and families in our communities in order to assist with both short-term and long-term stabilization through the Safe Return and Navigator programs. The organization saw state budget cuts of $3.8 million to its Navigator program, and $3.4 million to its Safe Return…

After serving nearly four decades in prison, Mr. M stepped back into a world that had changed completely. He had never used a smartphone and computers were beyond recognition. Reentry was daunting but he was determined to rebuild his life – however, with no identification or important documents, limited digital literacy and no local support system, the challenges ahead felt overwhelming. That changed when a friend told him about VOADV’s Camden Navigational Resource Center. “He said, ‘Go over there. If they can’t help you, they’ll help you get to someone who can,’” said Mr. M. “And that’s exactly what they…

Read HERE. Camden County commissioners have approved construction of a $3.1-million facility to address homelessness in Camden. The Multi-Agency Center for the Homeless is intended to consolidate county services in an area with a sizable population of homeless people. This 8,125-square-foot building is to rise off South Broadway and Liberty Street, flanking a tattoo parlor at the intersection. The vacant land currently has a homeless encampment, according to plans for the county project.Waterfront South: Revival planned for South Broadway landmark “In its purest form, this will be an outreach center to prevent and combat homelessness,” county spokesman Dan Keashen said, noting that…

Read HERE. MERCER COUNTY, NJ — The Mercer County Library System’s partnership with Arm In Arm’s mobile food pantry will continue into August to provide assistance to Mercer County residents facing food insecurity. On Mondays 4, 11, 18 and 25, the mobile food pantry will be at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. “It is so important that we bring services into our communities to meet our residents where they are,” said Mercer County Executive Dan Benson, who in November 2024 established the Mercer County Office of Food Security. “The collaboration between the Mercer County Library…

Read HERE. MIDDLE TOWNSHIP — Cuts to state funding could decimate Volunteers of America programs in New Jersey, including some in Atlantic and Cape May counties. A state budget proposal is set to cut millions of dollars that help fund the organization’s work, including a planned $7.4 million cut to funding for the Safe Return program, part of a $243 million reduction in the Department of Community Affairs’ $1.86 billion budget, according to a DCA budget analysis released in April. That’s in addition to a $3.8 million reduction in state funding for the Navigator program through the state Department of…