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• July 15, 2016

  Police Establish Bonds with Denver Youth at Camp

  Volunteers of America hosted the first Camp POSTCARD (Peace Officers Striving To Create And Reinforce Dreams) in Colorado for 56 kids from the Denver metro area.

• July 14, 2016

  First time camper, First time counselor

  Camp P.O.S.T.C.A.R.D. counselor recounts her experience as a first time camper and a first time counselor.

• June 28, 2016

  Homeless Veterans Embrace Artistic Expression with Lockheed Martin

  Lockheed Martin sponsors and volunteers for event designed to give Veterans a creative outlet.

• June 14, 2016

  Women's Shelter instills Hope

  Duragno women find hope and a place to rebuild her life.

• June 7, 2016

  Caring for the Homeless

  Women Veterans of Colorado pitched in to make-over shelter rooms designated for fellow female Veterans.

• June 1, 2016

  ​Home Depot Renovates Veteran Home So He Can Continue To Live Independently

  Volunteers of America partners with Home Depot a once a year to honor Veterans by making their homes more accessible and comfortable. This year the team helped an aging Veteran continue living safely and comfortably in his home of over 50 years.

• May 23, 2016

  ​Keeping Loved ones, and yourself, safe from the summer heat

  As the temperatures are warming up, it is important that we make sure to stay cool. Learn some tips on avoiding heat stress, why this is particularly important for older adults, and how you can help keep seniors in your community.

• May 12, 2016

  Your Summer Fuel

  Volunteers of America Dietitian Margaret Swearingen reveals some simple tips for seniors, or anyone, to say fueled and healthy during the summer months.

• May 4, 2016

  An Unforgettable Mother's Day

  After attending Volunteers of America's I Remember Mama, this Mother's Day is one 75 Denver women will never forget. One of the event planners recounts how the annual brunch continues to touches lives year after year.

• May 3, 2016

  ​Volunteers can do amazing things

  Volunteers are making amazing things happen at VOA Colorado. Read about how people just like you are using their talents to help those in need.