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Welcome to Volunteers of America of Massachusetts

Welcome to Volunteers of America of Massachusetts

In 1896, Volunteers of America was founded on a vision and promise to "go wherever we are needed and do whatever comes to hand." For more than 100 years that spiritual and social legacy has inspired our organization's work.

Now more than ever our country needs the support of its people to strengthen our communities from within, whether it be through community service, donations or non-profit work. Volunteers of America Massachusetts is committed to its mission which focuses on strengthening the individual spirit and broadening an awareness of possibilities through human services programs.

In Massachusetts, we run comprehensive programs for abused and neglected adolescents, adults and youth in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, elders in need of housing and health services, as well as families and individuals in need of mental health services.

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"United We Serve" President Obama's National Call for Service Volunteers of America Massachusetts is taking part in United We Serve, a national effort launched by President Obama to engage more Americans in serving their communities this summer. From June 22, 2009 to September 11, 2009 Volunteers of America Massachusetts will be recruiting volunteers to host back to school book and supply drives; engage at-risk boys in outdoor sports, gardening and recreational activities; lead arts, crafts and technology enrichment programs and serve at-risk and homeless veterans as part of the summer service initiative. Read More >>>
Volunteers of America Massachusetts to Provide Critical Benefits and Services to At-Risk and Homeless Veterans For over 15 years the VA Boston Healthcare System (VA BHS), with the help of veteran service organizations and non-profits throughout the state of Massachusetts, have organized the Massachusetts Stand Down. Stand Down refers to a grassroots, community-based intervention program designed to help the nation’s estimated 200,000 homeless veterans “combat” life on the streets. Stand Downs are one part of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ efforts to provide services to homeless and at risk veterans. This year, Volunteers of America Massachusetts has been named the lead agency responsible for coordinating the Massachusetts Stand Down taking place August 28 and 29 at Clifford Park - Boston, MA. Read More >>>
The Joe and Cynthia Freeman $25,000 Challenge Grant Joe and Cynthia Freeman have been ardent supporters of Volunteers of America Massachusetts for over 23 years. In a continuous effort to show their unwavering commitment to helping at-risk youth, adults in recovery and seniors in need of affordable housing, the Freemans have pledged to match any donations to the 2008 Annual Appeal, dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000. Read More>>>
"Getting More Living Out of Life" The residents of our Concord Park and Nashoba Park Assisted Living Communities share what it's like to be a member of the Volunteers of America Family. Come with us on a narrated journey by former Volunteers of America Massachusetts Board Member, John Baerhend, as he gives an emotional look into the lives of our senior communities. Watch Now>>>