Photo from March 1987 with four VOA staff members standing with then Rochester Mayor Thomas Ryan as he holds a proclamation. A mannequin of a man in a suit eerily blends into the background as if he is one of the staff members.

One of the fun parts of celebrating #VOA130 years is going through the archives, like this photo from March 1987 with then City of Rochester Mayor Thomas Ryan.

However, upon closer inspection something in this photo doesn’t quite belong. Can you spot it? 👀

"I Remember Mama" honors women who may be alone or struggling. With your support, we’ll deliver gift bags filled with flowers, cards, and treats as a simple reminder that these women are seen, valued, and not forgotten this Mother’s Day.

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Help us continue VOA's legacy of compassion and be part of the next 130 years : voaupny.org/give

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Dr. Junior Dillion holds a proclamation from Broome County for Volunteers of America Day.

Lisa Barnett and Tompkins County' Legislature Shawna Black pose for the camera smiling and holding a proclamation from Tompkins County for Volunteers of America Day.

Local leaders across Upstate New York in Monroe, Broome, and Tompkins counties have proclaimed March 8, 2026, as Volunteers of America Day celebrating 130 years of service, the life-changing impact of VOA in our communities.

#VOA130 #130YearsofResilience

When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, it started a movement that has endured through countless social changes. 130 years later, our commitment to serving those in need remains the same.

Happy anniversary, VOA!
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