Mission: Volunteers of America for more than 100 years has provided effective programs for people in need, helping them make positive changes in their lives. Volunteers of America helps more than 2 million people each year. From rural America to inner-city neighborhoods, Volunteers of America engages its 11,000 professional staff and more than 30,000 volunteers each year in designing and operating programs that deal with today''s most pressing social needs. Volunteers of America is a major provider of long-term nursing and health services. It is the nation''s largest nonprofit provider of quality affordable housing for families, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Volunteers of America provides a wide range of programs for children and youth. Volunteers of America''s goal is to show through its programs and services that "there are no limits to caring".

Programs: More than 88 cents of every dollar Volunteers of America spends goes directly to services for individuals, families, and communities. Volunteers of America programs help abused and neglected children, youth at risk, the frail elderly, the disabled, homeless individuals and families, and people needing emergency services. Volunteers of America also provides day care and after school programs and foster care for children. Substance abuse programs include both residential and outpatient treatment for alcohol and drug addiction as well as preventive education programs. Mental health programs are community based and include counseling, hotline services, and supported independent living. The organization strengthens community life through volunteer training and placement. Homeless programs address the root causes of homelessness through job training, and transitional and permanent housing. Health care services include nursing home care, therapy, home health care, and outpatient clinical services. Programs for people with developmental disabilities promote independence through job training and placement, life skills training, and supported and assisted living. Volunteers of America runs correctional programs designed to rehabilitate offenders through halfway houses and re-entry programs, work release programs, and mediation services.