Volunteers of America Los Angeles

Volunteers of America Los Angeles will distribute millions to vulnerable renters during COVID-19 pandemic https://voala.org/renters-assistance-program/

Happy Holidays!

¡Felices fiestas!

Last week, sassybird_av and Buckle & Boots cooked up 185 hot Thanksgiving-themed meals, which were donated to the Volunteers of America Los Angeles Homeless She...lter in Lancaster, as well as #FeedtheNeed participants. #FeedTheNeed is a COVID-19 relief program coordinated by Antelope Valley Partners for Health and the City of Lancaster. #Grateful #COVID19AV #GivingThanks

Please donate today! http://www.voala.org/donate

An uphill battle. Army Veteran Robin Keys served her country proudly performing her duties as a military police woman. Ms. Keys transitioned from policing, and worked for many years providing health care services for the elderly in her community of Morrow Bay, California. Ms. Keys fell upon difficult times after a series of unfortunate events. Without stable work Ms. Keys found herself subjugated, lacking secure housing, an income or knowledge of the VA medical/benefits... system. Ms. Keys eventually found herself homeless on the streets of Los Angeles. Like so many marginalized members of our society, Ms. Keys was in need of aid. Ms. Keys sought assistance through Volunteers of America Los Angeles, and was able to obtain permanent and supportive housing at Blue Butterfly Village (BBV). In addition to the two-bedroom town home with all the amenities, Ms. Keys now had access to on site supportive services. Ms. Keys availed herself to many of the resources provided through BBV’s supportive services and was recently selected to receive a vehicle from a collaboration of partners including Service King and Recycled Rides. Ms. Keys submitted her story, expressing that a lack of reliable transportation and the steep hill of the road leading to her residence was a barrier to securing employment. Ms. Keys elaborated that having a car would remove barriers to working, shopping for groceries, and attending medical appointments. Ms. Key’s story was compelling and she was selected to win. The recent pandemic slowed the process of receiving the car, however on September 2nd 2020 Veteran Key’s was given the keys to her new vehicle. Ms. Keys expressed her appreciation for the gift of reliable transportation now more than ever, listing the ways she plans to improve her life and help her neighbors now that she no longer has to take the bus and walk the steep hill, she stated I will pay it forward as she smiled with joy and sighed with relief. For more information on VOALA programs visit: www.voala.org

LOOK WHO’S HIRING: Volunteers of America Los Angeles As featured on CBS Channel 2 News. Watch CBS Interview and discover how you can make a difference working at VOALA! https://losangeles.cbslocal.com//4682643-whos-hiring-volu/

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Deseándoles a todos un Día de Acción de Gracias seguro y alegre

https://voala.org/letter-from-bob-pratt-ceo-to-voala-team/

COVID-19 Safety Protocols

Let us remember those who courageously gave their lives.

VOALA IS GRATEFUL FOR: Thank you Bags2Masks for the generous donation of 100 masks to VOALA Children Services. #bags2masks #headstart

Today is #GivingTuesdayNow, it’s time to join our nation and the world in the OFFICIAL day of giving back. Your #VOALA donation can help our frontline workers with masks and other PPE and give shelter, food and protection to someone impacted by COVID-19. DONATE NOW: https://voala.org/donate/

#GivingTuesdayNow es mañana. Realmente creemos que cada uno de nosotros puede impactar positivamente en el mundo y ayudar a salvar vidas. Damos la bienvenida a máscaras compradas o hechas a mano u otro PPE para ayudar a nuestros trabajadores esenciales. Por favor muestre su apoyo donando. DONE AHORA: https://voala.org/donate/

#GivingTuesdayNow is tomorrow. We truly believe that every one of us can positively impact the world and help save lives. We are welcoming purchased or handmade masks or other PPE to help our essential workers. Please show your support by donating. DONATE NOW: https://voala.org/donate/

VOALA IS GRATEFUL FOR: Our anonymous donor who delivered 85 handmade masks to our Hope for Home facility. Thank you for your generous gift.

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