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Volunteers of America, national nondenominational organization providing a wide variety of human services as part of a Christian ministry of service. Founded (1896) by Ballington and Maud Booth (see Booth Catherine Mumford Booth, 1829–90, whom he married in 1855, played a leading part in the foundation and development of the Salvation Army, devoting herself particularly to its work among women and children. ..... Click the link for more information. , family) after their withdrawal from the Salvation Army, the Volunteers has developed an extensive system of programs for abused and neglected children, youths, the homeless, and others. The group operates nursing and assisted-living facilities and retirement communities and provides affordable housing for families, seniors, and the disabled. Other services include substance-abuse prevention and treatment programs and work-release and other convict rehabilitation programs. The organization, which is headquartered in Virginia, has more than 12,000 employees and uses more than 60,000 volunteers annually. It also acts as an advocate for those served by its programs. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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As part of the Volunteers of America nonprofit organization, Maud Booth charges fees based on a family's income. He served on the boards of Kiwanis International San Jose, the Volunteers of America, the Visiting Nurses Association, the Junior Jaycees, and was treasurer of the Los Altos Lutheran Church, as well as chairman of the finance committee for Foothills Congregational Church. In addition to its internal efforts to organize and collect donations, Citi Habitats volunteered each of its 17 offices as public drop-off spots to Volunteers of America. |
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