News Archive

(4.66 MB) The Fall 2010 edition of Gazette Magazine is now available online and contains an article about our participation in a panel discussion on May 11 in Portland, Maine. The conversation paralleled a discussion taking place in Washington at the same time, and was broadcast live to the local Portland audience in a new technological endeavor for Volunteers of America.

Oct 26, 2011

Donation for Homeless Veterans Available Across Maine and at Stand Down Event at Togus on October 29
Volunteers of America Northern New England and the Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) are making critical supplies available at no cost to homeless veterans and veterans in need across Maine.

Sep 12, 2011

Volunteers of America Presents Annual Community Service Awards
Volunteers of America Northern New England presented its annual Community Service Awards last night at an event in Portland. Winners represent a wide variety of individuals and organizations from the area.

Aug 30, 2011

Maine Community Foundation Provides Grant to Improve the Lives of Maine Homeless Veterans
Maine Community Foundation awarded a grant of $2,500 to help Volunteers of America Northern New England begin an outreach program to support homeless Maine veterans in York County.

Jun 17, 2011

Unique Summer Camp Helps Maine Youth see their Potential and Live a Healthy Lifestyle
From June 18 through June 24, approximately 150 chosen Maine fifth and sixth graders and more than 60 law enforcement and criminal justice professionals from across the state will gather at Camp POSTCARD (Police Officers Striving To Create And Reinforce Dreams) for a fun- and education-filled week of summer camp.

May 29, 2011

Jason Varitek and David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox Honor Student Leaders
During a day at Fenway Park prior to last night's game, Boston Red Sox Captain Jason Varitek, Alex Cora, and David Ortiz represented all Major Leaguers when they honored almost 40 Maine high school students from ten schools serving as Captains of their school's Maine Action Team.

May 20, 2011

Dedication Ceremony for New Affordable Senior Housing Community
Volunteers of America Northern New England celebrated the official dedication of the Miller Square on Harlow today at 1:30 p.m. The celebration took place at Miller Square on Harlow which is a new 55-unit high quality affordable senior housing community in Bangor.

May 4, 2011

United Way of York County Grant Helps Ensure Seniors Receive Nutritious Food
Funding for Let's Eat!, a food security program for low-income senior residents at Paul Hazelton House in Saco, Maine, was recently renewed with a $2,400 grant from United Way of York County.