Press Releases

JULY 31, 2024

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas (VOACC) is excited to announce the opening of our newest service location at 1546 Featherstone Rd in Woodbridge, VA to support adults living with an intellectual/developmental disability. A partnership with the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) and the Prince William County’s Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) to provide the care and support residents need to live in a community residence rather than institutionalized settings.

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JUNE 10, 2024

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas will launch its annual Operation Backpack® back-to-school campaign on July 1, 2024 in partnership with WJLA ABC7 News DC, FOX45 WBFF, Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area, Royal Court Zeta chapter of the Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity, and the Prince George’s County Office of the Sheriff.

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MAY 29, 2024

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas is is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a $130,000 grant by the Lawson Family Foundation Fund of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation to launch the Market Heights Neighborhood Program.

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Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas is thrilled to announce the appointment of Lisa Snider as the new Vice President for VA/DC.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas is delighted to announce the addition of David Hernandez as the Shareholder/Partner of the Global Transportation Finance Practice Group at Vedder Price P.C. in the District of Columbia.

February 1, 2024

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas (VOACC) is proud to announce the opening of Hope Has A Home™ for Women, the first residential medical respite program designed to support women experiencing homelessness, mental illness, substance use disorders, and chronic illness in the District of Columbia.

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January 17, 2024

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas (VOACC), The Prince George’s County Health Department, the Bowie State University Graduate Student Association, and STEP Forward will be facilitating The Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T.) Youth Mental Health Expo 2024 on Saturday, May 18, 2023 from 8:30AM – 3:30PM at Bowie State University. To learn more, click the news title.

JANUARY 16, 2024

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas (VOACC) is thrilled to announce the upcoming 2024 Spiritual Colloquium. To learn more, click the news title.

JANUARY 3, 2023

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas is delighted to announce that we received a $5,000 Mental Health Resiliency Grant from the Community Foundation of Howard County. To learn more, click the news title.

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas is delighted to announce the addition of Cynthia E. Shonaiya to its esteemed Board of Directors. With 30 years of professional experience spanning three continents. To learn more, click the news title.