DONATE We Are Volunteers of America. We are the first to step forward. At Volunteers of America, Utah we never give up! And we hope you won't give up on us. MISSION Volunteers of America, Utah builds a community-supported bridge that provides a path for those who are vulnerable to improve their lives and increase their self-reliance. Volunteers of America, Utah is a human services nonprofit organization with more than 150 paid staff who serve more than 10,000 people across the state each year through programs addressing homelessness, substance abuse, mental illness, and domestic violence. Thousands of volunteers and partners join with us to accomplish our mission to reach and uplift those in greatest need. HISTORY 1896 - 1930s Maud & Ballington Booth founded Volunteers of America in 1896. Primarily because of the initiative of the Denver "post" the Utah affiliate was created in 1907. The services included a free medical dispensary and an inexpensive hotel for the needy. By the end of the 1920s our services had begun to expand. These services included a free employment agency, a thrift store, a convalescent camp, and an emergency shelter. However, during the 1929 Wall Street crash and during the years of the Great Depression the program closed in Utah. 1986 - Present In 1986 the Utah affiliate was re-established as a locally operated 501(c)3 nonprofit. Our services began with opening the Salt Lake City detoxification center. Since 1989, Volunteers of America, Utah has continued to grow our services and programs. These services now include programs in areas such as homelessness, substance abuse, addiction, mental health, domestic violence, and other critical service gaps in our community. Our Name The name Volunteers of America was selected when the organization was originally founded in 1896. It signified that the organization was comprised of people voluntarily choosing to help others. In those days, a volunteer was anyone who was committed to a mission or cause. Since its earliest days, when Volunteers of America brought food, medicine and comfort to people not served by other charities, volunteering has been instrumental in every aspect of the organization's ministry of service. DONATE VOLUNTEER GET HELP VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA, UTAH 432 West Bearcat Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84115 (801) 363-9414, TTY: 7-1-1 Get Our Newsletter © 2021 Volunteers of America - All Rights Reserved. We are designated tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Tax ID 94-3008720. Your contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Contact Us National Office Accessibility Twitter Facebook More