About Us

Volunteers of America Chesapeake, Inc. is a faith-based, non-profit organization whose mission is inspire self-reliance, dignity and hope through health and human services. 

Founded in 1896 in Baltimore, MD Volunteers of America Chesapeake was one of the first branches of Volunteers of America - one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive human services organizations.

Through a dedicated and committed team of management, staff and volunteers and guided by our Core Values: Caring, Respect, Faith, Quality and Trust - Volunteers of America Chesapeake helps nearly 11,000 people each year throughout Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia at our 31 programs serving:

  • The homeless
  • Individuals with mental illness
  • Individuals with intellectual disabilities
  • Those in need of affordable housing
  • Those in need of supportive services
  • Those recovering from substance abuse addictions
  • Those involved in community corrections