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2025 National Volunteer Month

VOA Colorado was featured on Denver7’s Mile High Living in honor of National Volunteer Month! Watch how our volunteers bring hope to those who need it most…and learn how YOU can help!

VOA Colorado Receives $7,500 in Food Donations From Waste Connections to Support Veterans During National Volunteer Month

Corporate Volunteerism Takes Center Stage as Waste Connections and VOA Colorado Team Up to Fight Hunger Among Veterans DENVER (April 16, 2025) – In a powerful demonstration of community collaboration, Waste Connections of Colorado delivered $7,500 worth of food to Volunteers of America (VOA) Colorado’s Veterans Service Center on April 3. The donation, made possible through the generosity of Waste Connections of Colorado’s front-line employees, supports veterans experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in the Denver metro area. The donation drive and delivery were part of Waste Connections of Colorado’s commitment to giving back during National Volunteer Month, a time to…

Las Animas County Veterans: How VOA Colorado Programs Support This Vital Population

Las Animas County is home to a significant veteran population, around 9% of the county’s total population, according to the Census Reporter, which is much higher than the state and national percentages and even exceeds many of its rural counterparts. Click here to read more about how our services and programs are supporting this vital population.

MSU Denver Alumni Bird Talk – Kayla Wright-Jackson

In the latest episode of MSU Denver Alumni Bird Talk! guest Kayla Wright-Jackson, the CEO and Co-founder of Transition, a workforce-ready platform, spoke about the importance of workforce development in healthcare and how organizations like Volunteers of America Colorado play a critical role in supporting communities and bridging the gap between education and employment. You can listen to the episode here:

Help Us Help People in our Community in Need

(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!

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