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! I I I I I I I I I' I I I I I I I I VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA..; was founded March 8, 1896 in New York City. On April 24, 1896 services began in Minneapolis. VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA, a national Christian human service organization, has a 98 year history of serving people in need; regardless of their race, color or creed. It seeks to develbp programs in areas where needs are not being .met by existing services. ' ' ' "' ' ...... VOLUNTEERS ~F AMERICA staff is comprised-of individuals who not only have administrative agd/or professional social work expertise, but who also have a commitment to ~e Christian mission of the organization; the reaching and uplifting of all people. Last year, in addition to 340 staff, more than 2,100 persons volunteered their talents to hglp enrich program services in Minnesota. VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA, a 501(c)(3) organization, is eligible to receive tax deductible donatiions. VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA meets all regulatory standards, publishes an annual report, has a cert!fied audit, and files with the Charities Division of the Minnesota Attorney General's Office. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ronald E. Britz, Ghairman James E. Hogie Jt~, President Mary E. Adams Katie Erickson Walter W. Faster James W. Fell Mark. T. Flaten Gordon M. Haga Peter L. Hauser Barbara A. King Ross E. Kramer William W. McDonald W. Lyle Meyer John T. Richter William F. Rieckhoff Erling W. Rocka~ey- William E. Sandvig Clayton W. Strandlie Renee J. Tait Robert E. Van Valkenburg Dr. Harm A. Weber VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA MINNESOTA DISTRICT OFFICE administrative, accounting, and development offices are located at 5905 Golden Valley Road, Minneapolis, MN 55422-4490 (612) 546-3242