VOA Illinois
Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
VOA Illinois is a non-profit organization based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1896 as part of the broader Volunteers of America network. The affiliate provides a range of services aimed at strengthening families, safeguarding children, and supporting individuals to improve their quality of life, with programs designed to empower people to transform their lives. Its work encompasses assisting veterans facing crisis or instability, supporting youth and families experiencing poverty, and offering affordable housing for the elderly and for adults with disabilities, all delivered through a strength-based, client-centered, relationship-driven, and family-focused approach. The organization operates within the social services sector and positions itself as a long-established provider dedicated to serving communities across Illinois. A recent development notes a collaboration with Worn Jerabek Wiltse Architects to create affordable housing for veterans and their families on a site developed from vacant land in 2010, illustrating ongoing partnership activity to advance its mission.