VOAMASS

When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, “volunteer” meant anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, VOA is an established national social services organization with 130 years of commitment to community. voa.org

Huge thank you to Boston Proud, a local nonprofit that supports & celebrates the LGBTQ+ community, for its generous donation supporting our veteran programs! We are grateful for your contribution & it will make a huge difference as we serve those who served our country. Thank you

We’re Hiring: Chief People Officer If you’re an experienced HR leader who is ready to help take our organization to the next level and support staff who change lives every day: learn more & apply today: recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Job…

Join us on January 27 for an introductory seminar on home buying for veterans. An experienced and passionate team of experts will give critical myth-busting information to help you plan this journey successfully You may be closer to home ownership than you think!!

Hundreds of veterans and their families came together at the Plymouth Area Veterans Center for free meals and support to those who’ve served. We are proud to partner with organizations like Medic Now to support our heroes and their families! plymouthindependent.org/it-may-be-cold…

Recently, our CEO Charles Gagnon joined Forestdale Park ED, @WhipKClark , & @TheCityofMalden Mayor Gary Christenson to honor Forestdale Park resident Carmen Laporta on his 100th birthday. Carmen, pictured in front with his wife Joan, is a WWII veteran. Happy birthday, Carmen!

Check out how VOAMASS celebrated Veterans Day this year! Thank you to Peter Raskin & the Unitarian Church of Sharon, Tactical Reintegration Project, @SomervillePD, @katjballantyne, @TheCityofMalden, @MassEOVS @SecretaryJon, & many more who helped make this Veterans Day special!

We are fortunate to be part of the national @Vol_of_America organization, which offers the KeyMakers leadership development program to selected staff from across the country. This year, Justin Cobb and Olu Falemu were chosen to participate in this prestigious program. Congrats!

@ABHMass awarded our dedicated staff member Pam Frietas with the "Excellence in Administration & Finance" award. We celebrate Pam and her decades of work to make VOAMASS the outstanding agency it is today. Below, Mindy Miller and Charles Gagnon accept the award on Pam's behalf.

Congratulations to our very own John Allan Bent Alzate for being awarded the 2025 Collegiate Scholarship from the @MassCouncil ! We are proud of you and the work you do!

Come by this Friday, September 5 for an introductory seminar on purchasing a home through the VA Home Loan Program brought to you by some experts in the field. Join us - you may be closer to home ownership than you think!!

What a great morning! Veterans, local and elected officials, and community members gathered for our monthly coffee hour at our Plymouth Area Veterans Center. Thank you Rep @kathylanatra and State Rep. Michelle Badger for being with us and your support for veterans!

We were thrilled to see our new Plymouth Area Veterans Center featured in the Plymouth Independent! Thank you to the @MassEOVS for your support. Stop by any weekday and see all that we have to offer! plymouthindependent.org/a-place-for-th…

🎳 Rolling into Team Spirit! 🎳 Our annual staff bowling party was a STRIKE! 🏆✨ From friendly competition to an ugly sweater competition, it was the perfect day of strengthening connections across our agency. Here’s to another year of teamwork, positive energy, & VOMASS spirit!

"I believe I have a mandate to seek the best outcomes for the people I’m charged with caring for." We are so proud to have Marcel McClain as a Mental Health Clinician on our team at our Men's Hello House Residential Program. Read more about Marcel here: bc.edu/content/bc-web…

Happy Veterans Day! Today, we pause to be grateful for our veterans who have so selflessly served our country. We are proud to partner with @MassEOVS and so many others to offer essential care to vets. Check out our new vets center! youtu.be/iUkPsWn1aHg?si… iheart.com/podcast/1248-n…

What a day! Thank you to @MassEOVS, @brindisid, @kathylanatra, @PlymouthCtyDAO @PlymouthSheriff, @MatMuratore and all our state, local, and community partners for joining us as we opened our Plymouth Area Veterans Center in downtown Plymouth. Read more: plymouthindependent.org/veterans-servi…

VOAMASS was honored to have @IamJonSantiago join us at the opening of our new Plymouth Area Veterans Center! Thank you, Secretary, for your support and partnership as we serve veterans in the South Shore.

In Massachusetts, VOA’s Shiloh House has been helping women, like Mairead, with mental health and substance use disorders for 10 years. During #WHM, we uplift the myriad ways we’re supporting women at @VOAMASS and beyond. For more info: voamass.org #HC4A

@SLRSeniorLiving hosted their annual Top Chef cookoff and Chef James Pijewski, of Nashoba Park, has taken home the win! Congratulations to James! Thank you to SLR for creating such an inviting and fun environment at our Assisted Living Communities! lowellsun.com/2024/01/15/aye…