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Partner Spotlight: Volunteers of America’s Operation Backpack

Volunteers of America serves tens of thousands of homeless kids across the nation through Operation Backpack.

Marilynn leads fellow Homestead residents in song.

America’s Angels: The Moe the Merrier

She may have moved into a senior-living and care community, but Marilynn Moe is not the type to slow down. She’s practically a one-woman welcoming committee!

Partner Spotlight: Giving Love with Volunteers of America

By Guideposts3 min read

The 120-year-old non-profit ministry has hundreds of human service programs that help more than 2 million people a year, including its famous Meals on Wheels program.

Guideposts: Willie at the kitchen table in his Spruce Manor apartment

America’s Angels: An Independent Life

By Diana Aydin4 min read

A young student and a standout athlete loses first his sight and then his hearing. Would he ever be independent again?

Guideposts: Willie Wilson in his home at Spruce Manor, an apartment community for people with disabilities.

America’s Angels: Life Lived Willie’s Way

By Brett Leveridge2 min read

When Willie Wilson began losing his eyesight and eventually his hearing too, his dreams of a sports career faded. But he never gave up on achieving his goal of an independent life.

Guideposts: Volunteers of America’s Jim Zenner (right) chats with a fellow veteran.

Helping Veterans in Their Fight Against PTSD

By Nicole Notare5 min read

Meet a veteran of the Iraq war who went from receiving help to giving it.

Guideposts: Nasya Mancini leads her class for homeless teens.

Sharing Her Dream with Homeless Teens

By Nicole Notare5 min read

Teased, bullied, shunned. Who knew better than Nasya Mancini how empowering acting could be for kids like her?

Guideposts: Walter, a formerly homeless man who was assisted by Volunteers of America

A Place to Call Home

By Brett Leveridge2 min read

Here’s how Volunteers of America helped a senior citizen find a home of his own

Guideposts: Two men's hands clasp in a show of support and strength

How Volunteers of America Helped Save This Veteran

By Jason S.2 min read

A U.S. Army veteran shares how he struggled to adapt to civilian life after being deployed during Desert Storm. Thankfully, Volunteers of America was there to lend a helping hand.

Guideposts: Josey walks across the stage to receive her diploma

Formerly Homeless Teen Graduates from College

By Brett Leveridge5 min read

A former foster youth overcomes many challenges with the help of the case managers and staff at Volunteers of America of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho.