Volunteers of America (VOA)

About Volunteers of America (VOA)

Volunteers of America (VOA) is a real estate operator headquartered in 1660 Duke Street Alexandria, VA.

Volunteers of America (VOA), founded on March 8, 1896, is a national nonprofit headquartered in Alexandria, VA, operating in 46 states, DC, and Puerto Rico. It employs about 16,000 staff and mobilizes around 60,000 volunteers annually. Its real estate arm, VOA National Services (VOANS), has been active since at least 1982 and now oversees approximately 240–250 affordable housing properties across 38–42 states and Puerto Rico, totaling roughly 12,900–13,000 units. The broader VOA affordable housing network includes over 500 properties and more than 20,000 units. VOANS focuses on developing or acquiring permanent supportive, senior, veteran, family, rural, urban, and disability-accessible housing. It also preserves federally assisted housing at risk of loss. Innovative programs include modular construction and accessory dwelling units for veterans—doubling build speed and halving costs.

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