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June 3, 2024 – Volunteers of America National Services announced that Larenda Love-Butler has been promoted to Board and Committee Relations Manager, effective May 28, 2024. Love-Butler currently serves as VOANS’ senior project manager responsible for managing and implementing strategic initiatives in housing and leading the department’s efforts to improve business performance. As Board and Committee Relations Manager, Love-Butler will serve as liaison for the members of VOANS committees and board of directors; will build relationships with board and committee members; and manage internal processes that directly impact board and committee operations. “Larenda has more than 16 years of organizational…

May 29, 2024 — Volunteers of America National Services, an affordable housing developer and senior healthcare provider with operations nationwide, welcomes Dejernette (Dee Dee) Beaty as senior vice president of housing beginning June 24. Beaty joins VOANS after serving as the chief real estate officer of the Atlanta Housing Authority (AHA) for the last 14 months. In that role, her responsibilities were to direct the overall administration and management of the Real Estate Group’s activities which included real estate planning and development; construction management; real estate underwriting; and asset and property management. In total, Beaty spent 14 years at AHA…

Nolte River Place provides 80 new units for older adults May 28, 2024 — Volunteers of America National Services is excited to announce the grand opening of a new affordable senior housing development to expand the inventory of quality, affordable housing options in greater Minneapolis-St. Paul. Nolte River Place, developed by VOANS, will celebrate its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at 3011 5th Ave., Anoka, Minn. “At Volunteers of America, we believe seniors deserve to live their golden years with dignity, purpose and security. Nolte River Place reflects our unwavering commitment to providing…

March 18, 2024 — Volunteers of America National Services recently announced that Paul F. Soczynski has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Healthcare and will oversee VOANS’ health care and PACE services. Read the full press release here.

March 13, 2024 — Volunteers of America National Services recently announced that Raytevia Evans has taken the position of its new Director of Communications. Evans brings a wealth of knowledge and experience after previously working as a local reporter and a public information officer in higher education and local government. Read the full press release here.

January 27, 2024 – Annie, a cherished resident at The Homestead at Anoka, has discovered a newfound source of joy and connection through her participation in a heartwarming pen pal program. Embracing the art of letter writing, Annie has become a beloved pen pal, sharing stories, experiences, and wisdom with her distant correspondent. This program not only allows Annie to express herself creatively but also fosters meaningful connections with others beyond the walls of the community. Through the exchange of letters, Annie has found a sense of purpose and camaraderie, highlighting the positive impact that intergenerational communication can have on…

January 24, 2024 – We’re so happy to share that an article authored by Ryan Keller, Executive Director, at The Preserve, entitled “Forever Young: Intergenerational relationships benefit seniors and children” was published on the front page of Living Well in The News-Press this morning! Find the full write-up on The Preserve’s website at here.

January 19, 2024 – As the number of homeless veterans continues to rise, we are developing innovative solutions to create affordable housing in a faster, more economical way. Our Director of National Housing Initiatives, Lee Goldstein, recently spoke with Dan Mitchinson on KCBS Radio about the importance of investing in shipping containers, tiny homes, and other creative alternatives when addressing homelessness. Visit our website to learn more about our work as one of the oldest and largest providers of affordable housing in the country. Interview can be found here.

December 20, 2023 – Thank you to Ralph Marshall, a resident at The Preserve Senior Living, and his wife, Maggie Marshall, for taking the time to share their story to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and its nonlinear path in this Alzheimer’s Awareness article. The article was run in this week’s edition of Healthy Living in Florida Weekly and is also shared on The Preserve’s website.

December 13, 2023 – Our own Executive VP & COO of VOANS, David Nisivoccia, talks with HAND about his first 100 days with VOANS, the challenges we are taking on in affordable housing and an exciting new project to support the D.C. area.  Read more here. HAND is a nonprofit membership collective working across the private, public and social sectors to collaborate in the production and preservation of affordable housing in the Capital Region of Baltimore, Washington, and Richmond.