Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. Inspired by her family, she’s devoted her life to building a stronger Michigan for everyone.
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March 11, 2021
WHEREAS, Volunteers of America (VOA) Michigan will celebrate its' 125th anniversary of serving this year; and,
WHEREAS, since its establishment, VOA Michigan has been deeply committed to serving individuals and communities in need and creating volunteer opportunities for people to spread joy and service to others; and,
WHERAS, their programs focus on care that addresses the needs of the community's disadvantaged and ensure pathways for participants to achieve self-sufficiency; and,
WHEREAS, VOA Michigan provides help for the homeless, food for the hungry, employment and shelter for veterans, housing for poor seniors, and a helping hand for struggling families; and,
WHEREAS, VOA Michigan is one of the state's largest private providers of services to veterans and is one of the largest nonprofit providers of housing to vulnerable seniors; and,
WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 pandemic, VOA has worked above and beyond to help millions of individuals and families obtain food, shelter, and other critical services;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim March 8, 2021 as Volunteers of America Day in Michigan.