For those in our community who are experiencing homelessness, life is especially difficult. Helplessness is a daily struggle. Feelings of loneliness, desperation, and fear are often overwhelming,  The Irving Street Women’s Residence, located at 601 South Irving Street in Denver, is one of VOA of Colorado’s programs that aims to provide a respite from that cycle of despair. According to Courtney Fischer, the facility’s senior residential manager, Irving Street is Colorado’s only remaining Safe Haven program, a designation that allows it to serve chronically homeless women (which is defined as being homeless for one continuous year or four times in three years) who…

“When you look up in the sky at night, it’s dark. But there are also stars that shine light. Be a star; be a light in someone’s life.” These simple but profound words come from one of VOA of Colorado’s brightest volunteers! Kevin MacCary is retired military, a former board member, and a super active volunteer.  Kevin’s involvement with VOA Colorado dates back over 15 years. From the very beginning, he says that he could not believe how organized the organization was. “The leadership, the staff…they all do so much, and the amazing thing is that they do it all…

(1/1/2025) – Volunteering is something that shouldn’t just happen during the holiday season when you feel like being selfless with your time. In reality, the holiday season is the time when most organizations have to turn away volunteers due to an influx of people. Outside of these times, volunteers are needed too, so if you want to make an effort to volunteer, check out some of these local organizations!

(12/31/2024) – Colorado Springs residents can find out ways they can volunteer with VOA Colorado. Read more here.

As a dedicated VOA Colorado volunteer, Joanne Lee was faced with a unique challenge during the school year when her classroom received an influx of students who didn’t speak English as their first language. One student, a young boy from South America, stood out to Joanne. He spoke only Spanish, and even the Spanish-speaking staff found it difficult to communicate due to cultural language differences. Joanne noticed that the boy had become withdrawn, unsure of how to connect with his classmates and teachers. He seemed isolated, unable to express himself. But during recess one day, Joanne—whom the students lovingly call…

(12/17/2024) – Your generosity helped raise enough money to buy 6,000 toys for Colorado children who otherwise wouldn’t get gifts this holiday season.

(12/10/2024) – For those who have a passion for family, the non-profit Foster Grandparents program in Colorado gives seniors the chance to engage with students and have an impact on their education. The program is part of Volunteers of America. Seniors get to go into elementary school classrooms and help teachers with students.

(12/6/2024) – Faustine Curry, VOA Colorado’s VP of Advancement, shares all the ways you can participate in Colorado Gives Day on The Good News with Angie Austin radio program. Listen in here.

(12/5/2024) – VOA Colorado volunteer Kevin McCary shares his passion for helping others through our Meals on Wheels program with radio host, Angie Austin, on The Good News show!

(12/5/2024) – Every year, VOA Colorado helps thousands of seniors, veterans, and families through its Meals on Wheels program. Tune in to this episode of The Good News with Angie Austin to learn how you can help!