Stories

For many people, the holiday season is defined by family gatherings, picking out the perfect gift for a loved one, and seeing the joy on a child’s face on Christmas morning. However, there are hundreds of local parents who want to create that same magical feeling for their children but struggle to do so.

Estelle Haskins always knew she wanted to help others and working at Agape House felt meant to be. However, nothing could have prepared her for one overnight shift just four months into her position when Hurricane Ida came barreling through.

Lodge members presented a donation to support veterans in Home For The Brave thanks to their Holman Automotive 6th Annual Ride For The Troops. CEO Dan Lombardo and Director of Philanthropic Giving Alexis Degan also got to learn about all of the fundraising Elks Lodges do in our area.

For many students in our programs, the seemingly endless list of supplies can be impossible to tackle. With the uncertainty of COVID presenting challenges on top of those already faced, these students are beginning their race towards educational success a full mile away from the starting line.

Centerton Village is a 103-unit affordable housing community at the intersection of Centerton Road and Marne Highway for income-qualified families and veterans.

VOADV is partnering with Hopeloft to open a new location in Bridgeton, N.J. The office will be called the Tri-County Navigational Resource Center and will provide a variety of direct, essential social services for residents in need throughout the tri-county region of Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem counties.

While celebrating Dad this week, you can help support the fathers in our programs as we give them the tools to continue doing the hard work to build better lives for their families long after they have graduated from our programs.

Our clients greatly benefit from a kind, helping hand on their journey towards independence – and we are so grateful for the generous support we receive from members of the community and local organizations looking to make a difference!

During the past year, Volunteers of America Delaware Valley witnessed firsthand the many challenges and struggles facing mothers and families. Learn more about how our family shelters adapted to meet the unique needs of the clients they serve.

We were founded on the ideal of going wherever is needed and doing whatever is needed to serve – our community partnerships have made that possible as we work with local organizations, agencies, law enforcement and more provide diverse programs and specialized assistance to our communities’ most vulnerable populations.