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July 19, 2021
Give Hope with Operation Backpack®

You can help make sure all kids across Ohio have the confidence they need to start the year off right through Operation Backpack. Donate backpacks and school supplies to local area children in need.
June 21, 2021
What You Can Find for 99 Cents at a VOA Thrift Store

People say $1.00 doesn’t go far anymore, but at Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana Thrift Stores, you can still find merchandise for 99 cents!
May 27, 2021
Sharing All Stories - A Reflection on DE&I by Sue Reamsnyder

Sue Reamsnyder, a DE&I Ambassador shares her reflection on one of the most influential people in her life and why she is part of the Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee.
May 17, 2021
Three Thrifted Outfits Under $20

Where can you find an entire summer outfit for under $20? At a Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana thrift store, of course! Check out these ready-to-wear outfits we found at our Pickerington location.
May 6, 2021
A Reflection on Mental Health in Social Work by Rayia Gaddy

Life can become so overwhelming at times that we as people forget that we either have the skills to succeed or have the compacity to learn such skills. We become so caught up in what we perceive we cannot do, that we forget we have overcome the challenge in our lives. We would not be here today if we did not. Social Workers are one of the few professions trained to help others recognize their potential for greatness.
April 27, 2021
Sharing All Stories - A Reflection on DE&I by Jason Segrest

Jason Segrest, a DE&I Ambassador shares his reflection on why he is part of the Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee and what he hopes to accomplish.
April 19, 2021
Because of you, hope is found.

What a year! Every day, we put on our masks, armed ourselves with prayer, asked for help, and pushed forward as best as we could … together. If we’ve learned anything this past year, hope is real, and it has the power to change everything.
April 19, 2021
Refresh Your Spring Look at Volunteers of America Thrift

Refresh your look with spring fashion finds from Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana Thrift Stores. With 10 stores in central and northern Ohio, the latest trends for Spring 2021 are waiting for you!
April 13, 2021
Why Does Everyone Want Me to Donate My Car?

It's no secret that everyone is asking for car donations. Donating your car provides essential support to organizations that rely on community donations. At Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana, your car donation enables us to continue servicing the most vulnerable in our communities.
March 25, 2021
Sharing All Stories - A Reflection on DE&I by William Lindsay

William Lindsay, a DE&I Ambassador shares his reflection on why he is part of the Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee and what he hopes to accomplish.