Each week at Try Change we introduce our members to different organizations and individual that serve the communities in which we live. Over the last year we have shared stories of many worthy causes and individuals. This week we would like to revisit our partnership with Volunteers of America Chesapeake. We have personally seen the results of their efforts at homeless shelters such as the Hilda Barg Shelter here in Woodbridge VA as well as their support for the Annual Homeless Walkathon held here in Washington DC.
VOA Chesapeake has over 23 programs that assist individuals who are homeless, victims of domestic violence and many other challenges that are far more prevalent than many people are aware.
As stated on their website's homepage:
Volunteers of America Chesapeake, founded in 1896 in Baltimore, is the locally chartered affiliate of Volunteers of America, Inc., one of the nations largest and most comprehensive human services organizations. Volunteers of America Chesapeake accomplishes its spiritually based mission by serving over 10,000 people annually through programs that spread geographically from Baltimore, Maryland to Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Governed by a Board of Directors, Volunteers of America Chesapeake operates 24 programs that serve the homeless, mentally ill, developmentally disabled, ex-offenders, substance abusers, the elderly and children. Our professional staff of more than 500 employees, partner with dedicated volunteers, local government officials, businesses, civic organizations and the faith community to provide high quality human services.
Volunteers of America Chesapeake's goal is to help those served become self-reliant and make positive life changes.
Governed by a Board of Directors, Volunteers of America Chesapeake operates 24 programs that serve the homeless, mentally ill, developmentally disabled, ex-offenders, substance abusers, the elderly and children. Our professional staff of more than 500 employees, partner with dedicated volunteers, local government officials, businesses, civic organizations and the faith community to provide high quality human services.
Volunteers of America Chesapeake's goal is to help those served become self-reliant and make positive life changes.
At Try Change we donate 10% of all our profits from our t-shirt sales to VOA Chesapeake, donate 100% from our annual yard sales ( $900 so far) and have donated hundreds of items to the Hilda Barg shelter as well as volunteer at the shelter when possible. You can find our shirts in MD, VA & DC areas at Fashion Mechanics in the Springfield, Potomac and Manassas Mall, Capital Grind in the Landmark Mall, Evado in the Fair Oaks Mall, The Shadows in the Forestville Mall and selected Changes and Sport Zones stores.
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I think, sometimes knowing that someone has been through the same situation as you brings you the most comfort to help move on, knowing that you are not the only one in this situation.
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