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June 17, 2019
Now Through July 7 — Donate to Operation Backpack® at Walgreens and Duane Reade Stores

Now through July 7, you can donate to Operation Backpack® when you check out at any NYC or Long Island Walgreens or Duane Reade store.
June 12, 2019
Wendy Williams, Paige Davis are among supporters of 2019 Operation Backpack® campaign, now in its 16th year

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-GNY) held its annual Operation Backpack® Kickoff Breakfast on Wednesday, June 5 in The Oak Room at The Plaza, with nearly 80 partners in attendance – making it the most well-attended kickoff breakfast to date.
February 25, 2019
A Bright Space at Family Residence

The Bright Horizons Foundation and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP partnered to transform two rooms into "Bright Spaces" for children at the Regent Family Residence.
January 23, 2019
Volunteers of America-Greater New York Participated in Annual Census of Unsheltered Homeless Individuals

In January, presumably on one of the coldest nights of the year, thousands of volunteers gathered to canvass the streets in every borough of New York City as part of the Homeless Outreach Population Estimate, or HOPE Count.
December 4, 2018
Volunteers of America - Greater New York Honors Wells Fargo At Its 23rd Annual Fundraising Gala

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-GNY) honored Wells Fargo with its Spirit of the Founders award at its annual fundraising gala at The Plaza in New York City.
October 24, 2018
Construction is Underway on Clarke Place, Our Newest Residence for Low-Income Seniors

Construction is underway at Clarke Place, bringing affordable housing, supportive services, and recreational activities to Bronx seniors in need.
July 9, 2018
VOA-GNY Rings the NASDAQ Opening Bell to Launch Operation Backpack® 2018

On July 9, 2018, Volunteers of America-Greater New York rang the NASDAQ Opening Bell to publicly launch Operation Backpack® 2018.
July 8, 2018
Be Part of the #OBPFirstDay Campaign!

Starting on July 9, share a favorite “First Day of School” photo of yourself (or a child in your life) on Twitter, Instagram, and/or Facebook using the hashtag #OBPFirstDay, and The Weeks Lerman Group will donate $2 to Operation Backpack® for every photo shared!
June 20, 2018
PromaxBDA and Caleb and Calder Sloan's Awesome Foundation Partners with Operation Backpack®

At this year's PromaxBDA conference, which took place in New York City, attendees were given the opportunity to participate in a community service project benefiting Operation Backpack®.
June 18, 2018
Now through June 30 – Donate to Operation Backpack® at Walgreens and Duane Reade

From Sunday, June 17 through Saturday, June 30, customers shopping at participating Walgreens and Duane Reade stores will be able to donate to the 2018 Operation Backpack® campaign at checkout.