Volunteers of America is a faith based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. Through hundreds of human service programs, they are able to nearly 1.3 million people each year in over 400 communities and 46 states.

Since 1896, they have been helping and supporting all types of individuals. Today they impact the lives of vulnerable groups including veterans, at-risk youth, frail elderly, those returning from prison, homeless individuals and families, people with disabilities and those recovering from addiction. Around 60,000 volunteers come together with over 16,000 employees to make a difference in millions of lives in hundreds of different ways every year.

Here are a few statistics that help to further demonstrate their impact and lives they touch every year.

• 57,000 children given new opportunities
• 20,000 veterans lives
• 28,000 individuals and families impact by prison
• 11,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities
• 106,000 older adults
• 100,000 homeless
• 23,000 people housed in 19,426 affordable housing units across 484 properties

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