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Recent News:
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
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
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
Task force looks at reforming jails and prisons in Kentucky
WLKY, 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
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