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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 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.

Feed Colorado Food Drive aims to collect 65 tons of food across Colorado in March. To learn more about the drive and how to give, click here!

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:

(1/17/2025) – Over the MLK Jr. weekend, VOA Colorado expanded its shelter services for women, ensuring hope and care during extreme weather.

(1/17/2025) – As subzero temperatures hit, VOA Colorado stepped up to provide women with shelter, demonstrating its care for those in need.

(1/17/2025) – During the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, VOA Colorado expanded its shelter services for women, reaffirming its commitment to supporting vulnerable communities.

(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.

(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.