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Recent News:
Family Drug Treatment Center Planned
The Messenger Inquirer, August 19, 2022
Volunteers supply homeless students with backpacks
CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, August 17, 2022
Volunteers of America Mid-States' Back to School campaign helps Freedom House families make a fresh start for the school year
The Manchester Enterprise, August 11, 2022
Overdose deaths are skyrocketing among Black Kentuckians. Here's what's being done to help
The Courier Journal, August 11, 2022
Community celebrates groundbreaking of Opportunity Campus in west Louisville
WLKY, June 28, 2022
Kentucky working to create 'Recovery Ready Communities' for people fighting addiction
WLKY, June 13, 2022
8M '1 Clay County' initiative aims to spur investment
The Lane Report, May 24, 2022
Healthcare additions, downtown revitalization coming to Clay County
ABC36News, May 23, 2022
Gov. Andy Beshear, Congressman Hal Rogers, other state leaders announce '1 Clay County' initiative
WYMT, May 23, 2022
Clay County Schools receive $3,000 checks for highest participation
WYMT, May 10, 2022
VOA Honors Memory of James Allen
The Manchester Enterprise, May 5, 2022
A Decade-Long Leadership Louisville Bond
Leadership Louisville Center Blog, April 28, 2022
Advocates Say Family Drug Courts Could Save Kentucky Children, But State Support is Still Limited
Leo Weekly, April 12, 2022
2022 Enterprising Women: Jennifer Hancock
Louisville Business First, April 13, 2022
'My heart can't take no more.' E. Ky woman addicted to opioids gets a last chance at recovery
Lexington Herald-Leader, March 21, 2022
Women's History Month: Celebrating Vision, Leadership, and Non-profits They Lead
Independent Sector, March 17, 2022
Drug Czar talks drug crisis during Ky. visit
WFPL, February 24, 2022
Upper Cumberland Community Foundation awards over $15k in grants to local nonprofit organizations
News Journal, February 20, 2022
"Healthy Mouth, Healthy You" campaign kicks off with community partners
WTVQ, February 8, 2022
Who is still unvaccinated in Kentucky and why? Expert's say the culprit is misinformation
The Courier Journal, January 31, 2022
Great Health Divide - Breaking the cycle of decay
WKYT, January 24, 2022
$700,000 presented to support 'Lettuce Grow' project
The Lane Report, January 4, 2022
Economic development projects announced in Clay County
WYMT, January 3, 2022
State leaders and Economic Development groups bring job creation, and investment to Clay County
WTVQ, January 3, 2022
Lt. Gov. Coleman presents $700,000 in Manchester to support 'Lettuce Grow' Project
WTVQ, January 3, 2022
Kentucky leaders announce partnerships to bring investment and job creation to Clay County and Southeastern Kentucky
VOA, January 3, 2022
Volunteers of America and JCPS launch pilot program to lead students down a better path
WLKY, December 30, 2021
KAHP issues 27 grants to Ky. groups working to improve vaccine rates
The Lane Report, December 28, 2021
Eastern Kentuckian finding recovery and helping others along the path
WYMT, December 16, 2021
Eastern Kentucky workforce program receives 1.5 million federal grant
WTVQ, December 16, 2021
Workforce shortage a common theme among panel discussions at Kentucky Chamber's 2022 Legislative Preview Conference
The Bottom Line News, December 17, 2021
What is the West End Opportunity Partnership?
WDRB, December 5, 2021
'I want to be here for my grandkids' West End event aims to vaccinate Black Louisvillians
WHAS, November 30, 2021
'Healthy West Lou' vaccination campaign brings information, protection ahead of Omicron
WAVE, November 30, 2021
New Family Recovery Program launching in three counties
WTVQ, November 23, 2021
Clay County vaccination rates increase and positivity rates drop as local coalition continues 'Take 1 for the Team' campaign
The Manchester Enterprise, November 13, 2021
Liberty Worship & Outreach Center hosts free COVID-19 vaccine clinic as part of 'Take 1 for the Team' vaccination campaign
WYMT, November 6, 2021
Two Clay County Schools receive $6,000 for efforts in 'Take 1 for the Team' campaign
WYMT, November 4, 2021
Health Fair brings resources to west Louisville community
WHAS, October 16, 2021
Community leaders putting boots on the ground to get west Louisville vaccinated
WLKY, October 14, 2021
Groups launch 'Healthy West Lou' campaign to increase COVID-19 vaccination, health access
The Courier Journal, October 13, 2021
'Healthy West Lou' looks to help more people get vaccinated
WDRB, October 13, 2021
Impetus, a group for Louisville's major influencers names new leaders
Louisville Business First, September 27th, 2021
Volunteers of America Mid-States CEO Jennifer Hancock leading COVID-19 vaccination push
The Courier Journal, September 23, 2021
Ohio Valley Wrestling comes to Clay County High School to partner with "Take 1 for the Team" vaccination campaign
WYMT, September 18, 2021
Wrestlers jump into ring to promote COVID-19 vaccine as cases surge in Eastern Kentucky
The Courier Journal, September 14, 2021
"Take 1 for the Team" Vaccination Campaign partners with Ohio Valley Wrestling to encourage people to get vaccinated
WYMT, September 13, 2021
KAHP announces latest phase in effort to promote vaccinations; will give away 20 vacation packages
Northern Kentucky Tribune, September 2nd, 2021
"Take 1 for the Team" Vaccination campaign kicks off Monday
WYMT, August 30, 2021
Local recovery program using poetry to help with healing
WDRB, August 19, 2021
How one Kentucky employer got nearly 100% buy-in on its COVID-19 vaccine requirement
Courier Journal, August 9, 2021
Volunteers of America: After a challenging year, we celebrate the resilience of our kids
Courier Journal, August 6, 2021
Advocacy and community organizations recognize lawmakers for a bill that affects pregnant, incarcerated women
WYMT, August 5, 2021
Louisville woman marks 25 years collecting backpacks for kids in need
WLKY, August 3, 2021
Kentucky senator awarded for 'life-saving' efforts in getting incarcerated mothers better care
WLKY, August 3, 2021
After Getting $10M From Metro Council, West End Partnership Turns To Fundraising
WFPL, July 20, 2021
Volunteers of America helping women
ABC 36, May 27, 2021
'I couldn't do it on my own': How the VOA Freedom House helps mothers in recovery
WYMT, May 18, 2021
Volunteers of America partners with Avesis to promote oral health among pregnant and parenting women
WYMT, May 12, 2021
Groups partner to promote oral health across Clay County, surrounding counties
WYMT, May 11, 2021
Teaching Motherhood
Cross Roads Magazine, May 2021
Power 50: Meet the Louisville area's top business influencers on our inaugural list
Louisville Business First, 2021
VOA celebrates one year anniversary
The Manchester Enterprise, March 5, 2021
Volunteers of America celebrates program aimed at keeping KY youth out of criminal justice system
WLKY, February 19, 2021
Senate committee OKs bill to help pregnant women in prison
WTVQ, February 4 2021
Early intervention and treatment that keeps families together.
Medical News, January 29 2021
WAVE 3 Listens Live! Volunteers of America Mid-states
WAVE 3, January 7 2021
Report: More KY Moms Incarcerated, with Negative Impacts on Kids
Public News Service, December 22 2020
Giving hope for the holidays: A story of recovery, friendship, gratitude and giving back
Courier Journal, December 20 2020
Kentucky Youth Advocates brief addresses impact of maternal incarceration, offers possible solutions
Northern Kentucky Tribune, December 18 2020
Mothers in Jail: Reforming a Flawed System
Spectrum News 1, December 16 2020
Churchill Downs, Volunteers of America team up to feed families in need this Thanksgiving
WAVE 3, November 23 2020
When parents are incarcerated, it's a 'shared sentence' for children
Courier Journal, November 19 2020
WAVE3 Listens Live! United Health Care
WAVE3, November 13 2020
Kentucky Program Nationally Recognized
WYMT, November 10 2020
Rising unemployment increased isolation are huge barriers to substance use disorder recovery, says Volunteers of America President & CEO
Bottom Line, November 2 2020
State's incarceration rate remains among highest: Group
WTVQ, October 28 2020
Moms Who Lost Custody of Their Kids Due to Addiction Overcome Darkness to Find 'Greater Things'
People Magazine, October 20 2020
Families Struggling with Substance Abuse Receive Federal Help
Spectrum News, October 19 2020
Louisville's all-day 'Give for Good' fundraiser sees more than$7 million in donations
WLKY, September 17 2020
Unlocked: Meet our Most Admired CEO's, Business Impact winners for 2020
Louisville Business First, September 16 2020
Mending a broken city: What does winning look like for Louisville?
Courier Journal, September 2 2020
Task force looks at reforming jails and prisons in Kentucky
WLKY, August 21 2020
45 Emerging leaders selected for 24th ignite Louisville class
The Lane Report, August 21 2020
This Recovery Home is getting $2.6 million to help Kentucky mothers in recovery
The Herald Leader, August 19 2020
Sen. Mitch McConnell makes three stops in Eastern Kentucky
WYMT, August 18, 2020
Big Joe Helps Kick Off the Volunteers of America Mid-states big Fundraiser
WSMV TV-4, July 23, 2020
Volunteers of America gets grant for drug treatment and recovery services for pregnant and postpartum women in Southeastern Kentucky
Sentinel Echo, July 20, 2020
Clay One of Three Areas to Receive Federal Grant
The Manchester Enterprise, July 16, 2020
Free Basketball Camp Wants to Help Children On and Off the Court
Spectrum News, July 13, 2020
Former UofL Player Robbie Valentine to Hold Basketball Camp at California Community Center
WLKY, July 13, 2020
Making a Better Clay County
The Manchester Enterprise, June 22, 2020
Home school Without a Home: How Louisville's Homeless Children Are Learning Amid COVID-19
Courier Journal, May 27, 2020
Programs Serving Moms in Recovery Focus of New UofL Study
UofL News, May 26, 2020
Most of Indiana Moves to Stage 3 of Reopening on Friday
Wish TV, May 20, 2020
Yazel Shares COVID-19 Insights With VOA Group During Fundraiser
News and Tribune, May 13, 2020
Louisville Community Organizations at Risk of Losing Funds Amid Budget Shortfalls
Wave3 News, May 8, 2020
VOA's Freedom House is Open and Celebrating the Birth of First Baby
The Manchester Enterprise, April 9, 2020
Corona Virus Relief Fund Gives Local Non-Profits a Boost
WKLY, March 2020
You can give a family hope for the holidays by donating to Volunteers of America
Courier Journal, December 19, 2019
Volunteers of America unveils Unity House
WHAS11, September 15, 2019
Emergency homeless shelter near downtown Louisville now known as 'Unity House'
WDRB, September 11, 2019
Large Louisville nonprofit expanding services in Kentucky
Louisville Business First, September 3, 2019
Volunteers of America welcome 200th baby born through Freedom House program
WLKY, July 29, 2019
200th healthy baby born at Louisville rehabilitation center for addicted mothers
WDRB, July 29, 2019
Freedom House prepares to reach milestone for moms in recovery
WDRB, June 14, 2019
Record number of participants walk in Kentuckiana Pride Parade
WAVE3, June 14, 2019
Louisville Center Among The First Certified By American Society Of Addiction Medicine
WFPL, June 3, 2019
United Healthcare supports Volunteers of America in fight against opioid epidemic
WHAS11, May 23, 2019
STATE OF ADDICTION: Freedom House expanding to southeast Kentucky
WLKY, May 14, 2019
Life out of tragedy: Organs donated by overdose victims are saving lives
Courier Journal, April 19, 2019
New jewelry shop in downtown Louisville aims to empower local immigrant women
WLKY, April 18, 2019
Volunteers of America to open Beaded Treasures Project retail store on Fourth Street
Insider Louisville, April 17, 2019
$100,000 donation to help open residential addiction center
The Enterprise, April 17, 2019
WellCare donates $100,000 for addiction treatment for new and expectant mothers
WTVQ, April 17, 2019
Volunteers spruce up recovery center as part of mayor's Give a Day campaign
WLKY, April 15, 2019
In Louisville, US drug czar says border wall can help stop flow of illegal drugs
WDRB, March 18, 2019
Treating maternal addiction
Medical News, March 4, 2019
Louisville budget cuts would threaten well-being of Louisville families
Courier Journal, Feb 18, 2019
Addicted mothers find new resource in caring for children
WDRB, Feb 11, 2019
VOA opens Freedom House, center for women recovering from addiction
WDRB, May 10, 2018