Volunteers of America is committed to encouraging positive development for children, youth and their families. Our programs include prevention, early intervention, crisis intervention and long-term services.
Youth Education Center
Our Youth Education Center has after school and summer enrichment programs for homeless and at-risk children. We are not only concerned with providing a place for children to go after school and during the summer, but with investing in their academic progress, growth and development. Children enrolled in the center are grades K-8.
Youth Services:
- Career exploration
- Homework help and tutoring
- Art education
- Computer skills
- Daily meals and nutrition education
- Y.E.S. (You are Extra Special) program that encourages children to explore their emotions
Columbus
Scholastic Books Grants Program
Through a partnership with Scholastic, we distribute more than 80,000 new books to low-income children in need.
Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Mansfield
Food Pantry
We provide food to more than 1,200 individuals and families in need through our Mansfield and Aurora food pantries.