Volunteers of America is a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization providing local human service programs, as well as opportunities for individual and community involvement.

Established locally in 1911, Volunteers of America Greater Sacramento & Northern Nevada's ongoing mission to reach and uplift all people has expanded to include families with children, seniors, the homeless, the mentally ill, and people with substance abuse issues.

Our professional staff currently operates 42 locally managed and delivered programs. Services provided include food and shelter, counseling, independent living and parenting skills, substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation, job training and housing.

Join Sacramento River Cats players Casey Rogowski and Richie Robnett as they go to bat for Operation Backpack, set for July 11 through 25. Don't miss our July 10 kick-off
at Save Mart Supermarket in Orangevale!

This year, with the sponsorship and support of Fox40 KTXL, the Sacramento River Cats, Washington Mutual, Save Mart Supermarkets, Signature Graphics, Macy's and Mead, Volunteers of America is hoping to provide even more than the 1,500 backpacks distributed in 2007 to disadvantaged children in the Greater Sacramento area.

The Orangevale Save Mart at 8839 Greenback Lane will host the campaign's kick-off event from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. July 10 (Thursday), which will feature KGBY-My925's Heather Lee and the My925 Street Crew on site with music, games and prizes. Also present for the kick-off event will be the Fox40 KTXL promotional team with a variety of Fox40 giveaways. (watch Fox40's kick-off promo above right)

Volunteers of America readies for launch of Operation Backpack 2008

Posters are being printed, collection boxes assembled, drop-off sites sought and volunteers recruited in anticipation of Operation Backpack.

Volunteers of America's annual community drive for new backpacks and school supplies on behalf of Sacramento-area children in need kicks off its July 11-25 campaign with a July 10 (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) collection event at Save Mart Supermarket Orangevale. Learn how you can help.

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