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  • Making The Holidays Bright

    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.

  • Above And Beyond The Call Of Duty

    One VOADV employee did everything she could to keep her clients safe during Hurricane Ida – now the shelter needs community support

    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.

  • A Meaningful New Partnership

    Our partnerships make our services possible, and we're so grateful for our relationship with Edgewater Park Elks Lodge.

    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.

  • Support Our Students When They Need It Most

    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 Opens In Mount Laurel

    VOADV Hosts Ribbon Cutting To Celebrate Opening Of New Affordable Housing Community

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

  • Tri-County Navigational Resource Center Opens In Bridgeton

    The New Location Is In Partnership With Hopeloft And Will Serve Three Counties

    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.

  • Support The Dads In Our Programs While Celebrating Yours

    This Father's Day, Help Us Honor The Dads Laying Foundations For Independence

    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.

  • Support Every Step Of The Way

    Community Members and Local Organizations Continue to Help VOADV Clients Along Their Journey

    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!

  • Family Shelter Spotlight

    How VOADV Family Shelters Adapt To Serve The Ever-Changing Needs of Mothers and Families

    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.

  • Taking Our Immediate, Direct Services To The Community

    How Our Partnerships Are Creating Easier Access to Services For At-Risk Populations

    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.