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90 cents out of every dollar supports community services for people in need. .
90 cents out of every dollar supports community services for people in need. .
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Operation Backpack: Equipped and Ready to Learn
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It Was Like a Bomb Went Off...
I pulled up in front of the lovely white house with black shutters on Portland Avenue in St. Paul and parked my car. Mature shade trees lined the street and their leaves fluttered in the breeze. Learn More>
Only A Few Days Left!
Ends November 18
You can help make Thanksgiving a special day for those in need by dropping off non-perishable food items at an metro-area Snyders Drug Store through November 18.
Save the Date!
Contact:
Kim Rymer
Director of Communications
952-945-4074
krymer@voamn.org
Address:
Volunteers of America - Minnesota
7625 Metro Blvd.
Mpls., MN 55439
Main phone:
952-945-4000
Website:
www.voamn.org
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It is amazing how something so simple can mean so much. A new backpack with a pack of pens and pencils, some bright new folders, a packet of paper, an eraser or two, and maybe a graphing calculator thrown in, can make a world of difference in the life of a child whose parents cannot afford even the most basic school supplies. Through Operation Backpack, this year donors provided more than 1,800 low-income students in Minnesota with new backpacks and school supplies to help them start the school year prepared to learn. Learn More>
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Making A Difference. Changing Lives.
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 Christopher: When Anger Runs Amok
It had been three long days since Christopher’s date with Jill. He couldn’t wait to see her again and had sent her lots of text messages telling her that. Christopher envisioned his next date and smiled as he loaded up the dishwasher after his family’s evening meal. Suddenly, the cell phone in his pocket vibrated. His heart fluttered as he scrambled to answer. Learn More>
 Etta: From Refugee Camp to Rescue Camp
Nurse Etta had been held captive in the hospital for several days forced to care for wounded and dying soldiers. The Liberian civil war had had left no one untouched. Earlier that year, Etta’s husband had gone to work and never came home. She found his body dumped near the road – killed by soldiers. So, when a military officer beat Etta with the butt-end of his gun, she decided she must escape the confines of the hospital. Learn More>
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Recent Program News
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Take a look at what’s been happening throughout our organization...
There's never a dull moment! In addition to our specialized programs, we've hosted an assortment of one-of-a-kind events! Learn More>
Noteworthy Tidbits
Find out why Henry and Kathy Bonner, Morgon Mae Schultz, Bill Nelson, Alice Tennis, Atashi Acharya, Angie Akenson, Scott Fridley, Patricia Jones, Rhonda Peterson, Dorothy Wilson, and several of our programs received special recognition! Learn More>
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How You Can Help
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 Adopt a Family!
You can help bring the joy of the season to low-income children, families and seniors through Adopt a Family, our holiday gift giving program. Learn More>
 Leave A Legacy: Ideas for Maximizing Your Ability to Make a Gift! Legacy gifts are an important ingredient to a healthy financial foundation. This year, especially with all of the challenges we have seen with the economy, some key legacy gifts have made it possible for us to continue to offer high quality services without interruption. Learn More>
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