Volunteers of America, Minnesota

Welcome to Volunteers of America-Minnesota

Making a difference. Changing lives.

Volunteers of America-Minnesota is a nonprofit organization founded in 1896 which offers a wide variety of services for more than 27,000 children, adolescents and their families, older adults, students, persons with disabilities and special needs, and ex-offenders each year. We are one of the oldest, largest and most comprehensive human service organizations in the state and have more than 60 programs, 700 employees and 4,000 volunteers. We have a rich history of developing innovative programs to meet emerging social needs. We pride ourselves on sponsoring programs which are able to explicitly articulate the outcomes achieved in our program participants' lives.

LEARN WHAT'S NEW

NEW PUBLICATION: Read our fall e-newsletter distributed in November 2008. Topics are similar to the recently printed Fall 2008 newsletter and include Mortenson Construction Project at Bar None, Operation Backpack 2008 Results, Award: Anita Raymond and Mary McGurran, New Project: Unbefriended Elders, Snapshot of Recent Events, participant stories and more. Read Newsletter>

PRESS RELEASE: November 11, 2008 -- Southwest Senior Center Unveils Community Mosaic: Volunteers of America-Minnesota’s Southwest Senior Center will unveil its new 100 square foot mosaic located on the exterior of the building on Saturday, November 15 at 10:00 a.m. Read More>

NEW PUBLICATION: Read our fall newsletter published November 2008. Topics include Mortenson Construction Project at Bar None, Operation Backpack 2008 Results, Award: Anita Raymond and Mary McGurran, New Project: Unbefriended Elders, Snapshot of Recent Events, participant stories and more. Read Newsletter>

PRESS RELEASE: October 15, 2008 -- Volunteers of America-Minnesota’s Mary McGurran and Anita Raymond Honored with Shelley Joseph-Kordell Award for Service to Older Adults Read More>

PARENT GROUP: Volunteers of America Mental Health Clinics will offer “STEP/Teen” Discussion Group for Parents to learn more effective ways to communicate with their teenagers. The upcoming program paves the way toward improved parent-teen relationships; more responsible teenage behavior in home, school, and community; and teenage self-esteem and self-reliance. Groups begin in October 2008 at locations in Golden Valley and Anoka. Learn More>

PRESS RELEASE: September 3, 2008 -- Intergenerational Mosaic Mural Project at Southwest Center Seeks Community Volunteers. Read More>

PRESS RELEASE: August 27, 2008 -- Volunteers of America-Minnesota Wins Grant to Help Unbefriended Elders Convey Healthcare Preferences. Read More>

OPERATION BACKPACK CAMPAIGN: Operation Backpack is Volunteers of America-Minnesota's annual drive to collect new backpacks filled with school supplies for at-risk, low-income children. There are several great ways you can help deserving children receive a backpack filled with supplies this school year now through August 25. Find out how>

PRESS RELEASE: July 1, 2008 -- Minnesota Twins Players Mauer and Punto and Student Volunteers from the Minnesota Action Team Go to Bat for Senior Wellness. "Virtual Baseball Challenge" Aims to Engage Both The Minds and Bodies of Older Adults. Read More>

NEW PUBLICATIONS!

E-Newsletter: Read our e-newsletter published in April 2008. Articles include 3M Hosts Student Career Day, Program News, Volunteer Helps Refugees, Sam Finds Acceptance, Alone in America, Holiday Events Warm Spirits and Operation Backpack Campaign. Read Newsletter>
Newsletter: Read our Spring 2008 newsletter published March 2008. Topics include our Mental Health Clinics' Deaf and Hard of Hearing School-Based program, Education Center, Holiday Events recap, Highrise Social Services and more. Read Newsletter>
Program Impact and Quality Report 2007: The report describes the actual impacts achieved in participants lives and helps illustrate the effectiveness of our programs. Read Report>
Fiscal 2007 Annual Report: The report contains a list of our Board of Directors, letter from our CEO and Board Chairman, program statistics, revenues/expenses, program list with brief descriptions, select participant profiles and a list of our valued donors. Read Report>
By The Numbers/Distinguishing Characteristics:The fact sheet includes interesting or essential details and statistics about our organization. Read Report>
Ways to Engage in Your Community: The fact sheet describes a variety of meaningful ways that individuals and groups can contribute to the community through Volunteers of America. Read Report>

PRESS RELEASE: February 20, 2008 -- "Brain-a-thon" Challenges Seniors to Take Charge of Brain Health: Minneapolis seniors are being challenged to take part in Volunteers of America of Minnesota's "Brain-a-thon," a three month program educating seniors about brain health and providing them with low cost, easily accessible ways to implement recommendations. Read More>

AWARD: Volunteers of America’s documentary, “Prostitution: Beyond the Myths” produced with Twin Cities Public Television has won two Telly Awards. Learn More>