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The Aletha R. Wright Vision of Hope Center received a significant upgrade this week as more than 100 Target team members descended on the Camden facility for a day of intensive renovation and beautification. The project, part of Target’s signature “Bullseye Builds with Community” program, was completed in partnership with Volunteers of America Delaware Valley and Jersey Cares. Throughout the day, volunteers worked to revitalize shared spaces within the shelter, including veterans’ dormitories, classroom areas, a calming room, and various resident lounges. Beyond structural improvements, the team added personal touches to the environment by creating new indoor and outdoor murals and reorganizing…

(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…

(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…

(GLASSBORO, NJ) – Volunteers of America Delaware Valley (VOADV) hosted the 4th Annual Human Trafficking Summit: Building a Collaborative Response for Large-Scale Events on March 19, 2024 in the Rowan University (Glassboro) Business Hall. The event featured a keynote address from Senator John J. Burzichelli and a panel discussion with subject matter experts from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), the New Jersey State Police, Volunteers of America Delaware Valley, and the New York City Police Department. Conversations were focused around ensuring that our state is as prepared as possible to manage the risks and realities of…

(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) – Volunteers of America Delaware Valley (VOADV) hosted on March 4, 2025 the first annual Mardi Bras + Briefs event at Double Nickel Brewing Company, bringing the community together for a night of Fat Tuesday fun with a purpose. The event collected over 1,000 pairs of new, in-package underwear – the most requested essential for VOADV clients in need.   “We are so grateful to everyone who donated and came out to support Mardi Bras + Briefs,” said Daniel L. Lombardo, VOADV President and CEO. “Underwear is the number one need for clients who turn to us for…

Collingswood, N.J. – Volunteers of America Delaware Valley (VOADV) has officially launched the 2024 Adopt A Family program, marking a milestone year as they prepare to serve the largest number of families in the program’s 14-year history. Adopt A Family’s mission is to connect Delaware Valley families with donors who can help make the holiday season brighter by providing toys, food, and other basic necessities to those in need of assistance. “This year, we’re reaching more families than ever before, which reflects the incredible support and kindness of our community,” says Daniel L. Lombardo, President/CEO of VOADV. “The holidays aren’t…

(TRENTON, NJ) – Volunteers of America Delaware Valley (VOADV) today announced the launch of the Safe Return Legal Navigator Program. Building on the principle of meeting people where they are, the newest Safe Return/Navigator Program will enhance the existing IMPACT (Immediate Mobilization of Police Assisted Crisis Teams) service delivery model. “The Safe Return Legal Navigator program is a crucial extension of the many services VOADV provides,” said Daniel L. Lombardo, VOADV President and CEO. “By bringing legal assistance straight to those who need it most, we are reinforcing our commitment to direct, immediate services. Safe Return Legal Navigator will expand…

VOADV has launched their annual fundraiser, Operation Backpack®, collecting backpacks and school supplies throughout the summer.