VOA Illinois

Happy 125th birthday to us! In 1896 our founders committed VOA to “go wherever we are needed, and do whatever comes to hand.” Today at VOA Illinois, we have over 115 dedicated staff members serving over 2,500 individuals & families. #TheVOAWay #125yearsstrong

#MissionMoment: It's hard to believe Operation Backpack season! Every year we collect backpacks & school supplies for the youth we serve. You can join us this year! Head to our website to learn how you can participate and make a difference! voaillinois.org/operation-back… #TheVOAWay

Thank you @HSBC for prepping our garden beds for the summer at Hope Manor II! We appreciate your volunteers taking the time to weed, lay soil, and prep for our plants. The residents can't wait to start growing fresh herbs, veggies, and fruits this summer. #TheVOAWay

The @ChicagoBears #BearsHuddle program brought to you by @united visited @VOAIllinois today to refresh the grounds for veterans at Hope Manor I!

Congratulations to Matt Mulvihill for receiving our Silver Star Award! For the past 5 years, Matt has been instrumental in raising funds for those we serve at our Golf Outing. We're so grateful for Matt's passion & commitment to those we serve. Congratulations Matt! #TheVOAWay

June kicks off #Pride🌈 Month, where we celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community for their impact on society. VOA Illinois is dedicated to an inclusive and equitable workplace where all identities can thrive. Happy Pride Month! #TheVOAWay

It's official! We're proud to be named a Great Place to Work certified company! We couldn't be prouder of our team and promise to continue to put our team first and be there when they need us. @acti_insights @GPTW_US #TheVOAWay #gptw

#VOAppreciates CSSC, Lauren! She describes VOA as innovative, compassionate, & full of integrity. Despite being naturally shy, Lauren has found her voice & we can't wait to see all the amazing things she continues to do with our residents. #TheVOAWay voaillinois.org

This year we are honoring a Veteran that lives at Hope Manor I, foster parents that turned into forever parents, & a deaf blind resident. Head to our website today to make your purchase: voaillinois.org/leadership-cel…. #TheVOAWay

We are less than a month away from our annual Leadership Celebration. Join us on May 18th at The University Club as we honor the individuals and families we serve and highlight those making a difference in our community. #TheVOAWay #Thread

Last week we welcomed our new employees to the VOA Illinois Team! Over the past few years, our programs have grown significantly & and we're still growing! If you're looking to join a team dedicated to those who need it most, visit our website: voaillinois.org/careers #TheVOAWay

Join us on May 18th at The University Club of Chicago for our annual Leadership Celebration! This year we'll also highlighting the individuals & families we serve everyday. Purchase your tickets and sponsorships today: voaillinois.org/leadership-cel… #TheVOAWay

#VOAppreciates Community Health Worker/Case Aide, Sonya! Sonya is proud to work with a team that fights for a brighter tomorrow. She's inspired by coworkers who show incredible dedication to their clients. To learn more about our work visit: buff.ly/3GDl6iX #TheVOAWay

Happy Easter! From all of us at VOA Illinois, we hope you enjoy a beautiful day surrounded by family and loved ones! #TheVOAWay

#MissionMoment: Yesterday @SecVetAffairs visited Hope Manor I to tour our Veteran programming & learn about the work we're doing to provide a brighter future to the Veterans that we serve. Thank you, Secretary for caring so deeply for the Veteran community! #TheVOAWay

The alumni sisters of Spelman College hosted an Easter Egg Hunt for our kids. The kids loved finding the golden eggs, winning prizes, & participating in the egg toss. Our very own Honey Bunny even made an appearance! #TheVOAWay #NAASCChicago #TrueBlue142 #SpelmanLane #ThankYOU

Thank you so much for visiting Hope Manor I, we're so grateful for your support of our work and the Veterans we serve. #TheVOAWay #ThankYOU

#MissionMoment: As we wrap up #WomensHistoryMonth we wanted to take one last chance to honor and acknowledge the incredible, smart, talented women that make up our staff! We're grateful for each one of them and look forward to celebrating their successes all year long! #TheVOAWay

The boards could be related to Easter, Memorial Day, a quote, their imagination, etc. While the morning wasn't what we had planned, the youth and volunteers had a fun morning together! Check out some of the artwork below! #TheVOAWay #Thread

This past weekend we were supposed to kick off our Community Clean Up Days but the weather had different plans for us. To stay dry, we switched our activity and had our volunteers and youth design and create canvas boards for the Veterans we serve. #Thread

Because of Sarah's dedication to the gardens, more residents have joined her. Recently, Sarah started making weekly trips to the food pantry and would bring home extra food to share with her neighbors! We're grateful to have residents like Sarah. #WomensHistoryMonth #TheVOAWay

#MissionMoment: Meet Sarah, our resident gardener at Balsam & Spruce! Sarah has a love for flowers & vegetable gardens & works tirelessly each spring/summer caring for our gardens so she can share the harvest with her neighbors & friends. #Thread #VOAIllinois