News Releases

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September 1, 2016
The Home Depot Foundation Pledges Quarter of a Billion Dollars to Veteran-Related Causes by 2020

Today, The Home Depot Foundation announces it will grow its commitment to veteran-related causes to a quarter of a billion dollars by 2020. The Home Depot Foundation has focused on U.S. military veteran support since 2011. Today's increased commitment will help address continued veteran challenges.
August 8, 2016
The Home Depot Foundation Pledges More Than $1.75 Million to Volunteers of America to Provide Homes and Services to Veterans

The Home Depot® Foundation has pledged more than $1.75 million in new veteran housing grants. Since beginning its partnership with Volunteers of America in 2011, the foundation has given nearly $11.3 million to improve housing for homeless veterans and their families.
July 1, 2016
Volunteers of America Honors Juice Plus+ Founder and President Jay Martin with its 2016 Ballington and Maud Booth Award

Volunteers of America awarded its highest honor, the 2016 Ballington and Maud Booth Award, to Juice Plus+ Founder and President Jay Martin in recognition of almost three decades dedicated in support of America’s most vulnerable people.
October 1, 2015
Volunteers of America Announces Three-Year Title Sponsorship Extension for the Texas Shootout

Volunteers of America has extended its role as the title sponsor of the Volunteers of America Texas Shootout for the next three years. The event this past April marked the first year that Volunteers of America became title sponsor of the event after serving as a presenting sponsor for two years.
October 1, 2015
Volunteers of America of Florida and The Home Depot Join Forces to Repair Affordable Housing

Over 70 staff members from the local Home Depot store banded together, as part of a TEAM DEPOT, to repair the Volunteers of America of Florida, Tarpon Springs affordable housing development.
July 31, 2015
Volunteers of America Receives International Award for Efforts to Meet the Needs of Older LGBT Clients

Volunteers of America has been honored with a 2015 Excellence in Ageing Services Award from the International Association of Homes and Services for the Ageing in recognition of efforts to tailor senior support services to the needs of LGBT clients.
July 29, 2015
UnitedHealthcare and CBS EcoMedia Honored for their Service to Vulnerable People

Volunteers of America Texas has chosen UnitedHealthcare and CBS EcoMedia as recipients of its annual “Difference Makers” award. Also receiving awards are local community volunteers and employees from the Houston area who have distinguished themselves by their dedication and impact in helping those in need.
July 1, 2015
Volunteers of America Honors Glen and Kim Campbell, and filmmakers James Keach and Trevor Albert, with 2015 Booth Award in Honor of Alzheimer’s Advocacy

Volunteers of America awarded its highest honor to country music superstar Glen Campbell, his wife Kim Campbell and filmmakers James Keach and Trevor Albert in recognition of their efforts to shine a light on the challenges faced by caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s.
June 30, 2015
Volunteers of America Honors Los Angeles Times Columnist Steve Lopez with its 2015 Empathy Award

Volunteers of America presented Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez with its 2015 Empathy Award in recognition of his efforts to build awareness for the plight of Southern California’s most vulnerable residents.
June 30, 2015
Volunteers of America Honors Los Angeles designer Heidi Bendetson, founder of Designed from the Heart, with its 2015 Outstanding Community Service Award

Volunteers of America recently presented its 2015 Outstanding Community Service Award to interior designer Heidi Bendetson, founder of Designed from the Heart, in honor of the organization's work to create comfortable, stylish homes for homeless women veterans and their children.