Volunteers of America, Minnesota

Welcome to Volunteers of America of Minnesota

Making a difference. Changing lives.

Founded in 1896, Volunteers of America of Minnesota is one of the oldest, largest and most comprehensive human service organizations in the state. We are an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) with more than 60 programs, 700 employees and 4,000 volunteers. Our wide variety of programs serve more than 27,000 children, adolescents and their families, older adults, students, persons with disabilities and special needs, and ex-offenders each year. We have a rich history of developing innovative, quality programs that address emerging social issues and community needs, and we pride ourselves on being able to articulate the outcomes achieved in our program participants’ lives.

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PRESS RELEASE: July 1, 2008 -- Minnesota Twins Players Mauer and Punto and Student Volunteers from the Minnesota Action Team Go to Bat for Senior Wellness. "Virtual Baseball Challenge" Aims to Engage Both The Minds and Bodies of Older Adults. Read More>

NEW PUBLICATIONS!

Future of Our Service 2008: The brochure contains a description of our organization, mission, vision, principles and values, long range plans, and a complete list of our programs with brief descriptions.

Program Impact and Quality Report 2007: The report describes the actual impacts achieved in participants lives and helps illustrate the effectiveness of our programs.

Fiscal 2007 Annual Report: The report contains a list of our Board of Directors, letter from our CEO and Board Chairman, program statistics, revenues/expenses, program list with brief descriptions, select participant profiles and a list of our valued donors.

By The Numbers/Distinguishing Characteristics:The fact sheet includes interesting or essential details and statistics about our organization.

Ways to Engage in Your Community: The fact sheet describes a variety of meaningful ways that individuals and groups can contribute to the community through Volunteers of America.

E-NEWSLETTER: Read our e-newsletter published in April 2008. Articles include 3M Hosts Student Career Day, Program News, Volunteer Helps Refugees, Sam Finds Acceptance, Alone in America, Holiday Events Warm Spirits and Operation Backpack Campaign. Read Newsletter>

NEWSLETTER: Read our Spring 2008 newsletter published March 2008. Topics include our Mental Health Clinics' Deaf and Hard of Hearing School-Based program, Education Center, Holiday Events recap, Highrise Social Services and more. Read Newsletter>

PARENT GROUP: Volunteers of America Mental Health Clinics will offer “STEP/Teen” Discussion Group for Parents to learn more effective ways to communicate with their teenagers. The upcoming program paves the way toward improved parent-teen relationships; more responsible teenage behavior in home, school, and community; and teenage self-esteem and self-reliance. Groups begin in April 2008 at locations in Golden Valley and Anoka. Learn More>

AWARD: Volunteers of America’s documentary, “Prostitution: Beyond the Myths” produced with Twin Cities Public Television has won two Telly Awards. Learn More>

PRESS RELEASE: February 20, 2008 -- "Brain-a-thon" Challenges Seniors to Take Charge of Brain Health: Minneapolis seniors are being challenged to take part in Volunteers of America of Minnesota's "Brain-a-thon," a three month program educating seniors about brain health and providing them with low cost, easily accessible ways to implement recommendations. Read More>