Our Community

This is how we do
business everyday.

VOA believes that our responsibility to the community continues long after the ribbon is cut. We are dedicated to giving back to our communities by contributing significant time and resources to volunteer work, philanthropy, and other efforts that help improve the world.

Through the work of our Community Service Committee, young professionals in our Associates Panel participate in formal volunteer activity that serves health, education, and community affairs projects in the communities where our offices are located.

  • Gift of Adoption
  • American Red Cross (Haiti Disaster Relief)
  • Tickled Pink
  • FCAN World Bike Relief
  • Soles 4 Souls
  • Norwood Park Historical Society
  • Alzheimer’s Association
  • The Trevor Project
  • Cancer Care Foundation
  • Chicago Pre-College Science & Engineering Program, Inc.,
  • Pacific Garden Mission

VOA leaders also serve on numerous boards, supporting their efforts to enhance community health, educational, economic, and cultural advancements.

sustainability

In addition to our internal efforts, we continuously find ways to play an active role in the larger community.

Chicago Public Schools
“Job Shadowing” program

Chicago House Birdhouse Auction

City of Chicago, Mayor’s Office of Special Events, “Great Chicago Places & Spaces Architecture Festival”

Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago’s “Golf Around Chicago”

“Faces in the Field” competition at the Field Museum in Chicago

Herman Miller’s “We Care” holiday 
Children’s program

 

Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago’s “Golf Around Chicago”

“Faces in the Field” competition at the Field Museum in Chicago

Herman Miller’s “We Care” holiday 
Children’s program

The Steelcase Christmas Wreath and Menorah Competition

Russian Center for Citizen Initiatives, Productivity Enhancement Program

Toys for Tots

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Herman Miller’s “We Care” Event (benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of America)

 

ZERO – The Project to End Prostate Cancer

Kicks for Kids (through DC United)

Colonial Challenge Cup (benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County)

Jubilee Housing

Center for Independent Living

Coalition for the Homeless

Give Kids the World

Habitat for Humanity

Restore Orlando

Seniors First – Meals on Wheels

 

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute Gala of Hope

Cultural DC

Timeless – partial proceeds to National Cherry Blossom Festival and Japan Tsunami victims

IDEA Public Charter School

A Grateful Mind – Meals on Wheels for Homeless

We Care – Orlando

Canine Companions for Independence