Our mission is to enable people in our community to break the cycle of poverty and reach their full potential. In working to fulfill this mission, we assist more than 10,000 individuals a year with services that include:
- Childcare for all families and at-risk children
- Family support and strengthening services
- Housing and support services for homeless families and individuals
- Homelessness intervention services
- Emergency food pantry
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The Working Wardrobe (for men and women)
- Residential Re-entry programs, and much more.
Wish List
Please contact Rebecca Jaffarian if you are able to fulfil any items on this wish list.
- baby items (new): e.g., formula, foods, diapers, clothes, blankets
- birthday presents (new, unwrapped) for boys and girls: toys, gift cards,etc.
- business attire and accessories (men's and women's) for the Working Wardrobe
- nonperishable food items for our emergency food pantry
- personal hygiene items (new): soap, deodorant, shampoo, undergarments, hosiery, toothpaste, lotions, powders, perfume, makeup, toothbrushes, combs, brushes, etc.
- school supplies: backpacks, crayons, notebook paper, composition books, pens, pencils, notebooks, theme books
- winter coats (children and adults), hats, mittens, gloves, socks
Volunteers Needed
Birthday party helpers.
Classroom assistants.
Clothing & Food Drive organizers.
Helpers at the Emergency Food Pantry.
Retail store helpers.
Additional opportunities are available. Please contact us for more information, or complete a volunteer application at www.voawny.org.