Volunteers of America

American  

noun

1. a religious reform and relief organization, similar to the Salvation Army, founded in New York City in 1896 by Ballington Booth, son of William Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army. VOA

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Volunteers of America British  

plural noun

1. a religious body aimed at reform and relief of human need and resembling the Salvation Army in organization and tenets, founded in New York City in 1896 by Ballington Booth

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Example Sentences

In Lanham, Maryland, the Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolina said donor participation in key fundraising campaigns to support homeless shelters in the mid-Atlantic region has fallen by 10% since last year, even as needs grow.

From Washington Times

After a few calls they said Volunteers of America would take her in.

From Los Angeles Times

A Volunteers of America van came to pick up the woman from Alaska, but she wouldn’t get in and went her way.

From Los Angeles Times

The Lynnwood Neighborhood Center, run by Volunteers of America Western Washington, will also receive about $1.5 million to bring behavioral health services through 40 additional individual appointments per day, as well as group sessions and workshops.

From Seattle Times

“It’s an investment in hope,” at a time when hope is hard to come by, said Kay Toran, president and CEO of the human services nonprofit Volunteers of America Oregon.

From Seattle Times