Pennsylvania VOAD

03/27/2026

Hosted by Common Ground USA, the Spirit of Civility Awards was held at the Berks History Center to celebrate people and groups that exemplify leadership, service, and a commitment to unity.

The Antietam Valley Long Term Recovery Group received the Common Ground USA Spirit of Civility Award. The AVLTRG was one of several recipients of the award in Berks County, PA. PAVOAD and NVOAD members from UCC Disaster Ministries, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, The Salvation Army, Southern Baptist Disaster Response, and Lutheran Disaster Response, helped support the effort which was led by local community organizations and local UCC, Presbyterian, and Lutheran churches, along with the support of Berks County Emergency Services.

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to the Antietam Valley long Term Recovery Group and ALL award recipients from last night's event!!!

Outstanding efforts were recognized at this year's Spirit of Civility Awards.

03/24/2026

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Check out some of the work from our friends at Catholic Charities as we shine a spotlight on their recent relief efforts in Shenandoah after a water crisis.

Thank you to Catholic Charities and ALL of our VOAD Member Organizations for providing critical support in crucial times 🚨.

01/22/2026

🥶 Don’t get caught in the cold & snow! Get ready for the incoming winter storm by taking some easy steps to make sure you’re prepared!

Find more info on winter preparedness at our website: www.PAVOAD.org 🌨️

A major winter storm is expected over the weekend. Here's what you can do right now to prepare. ❄️✅

09/30/2025

Go check out our friend at the American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania and see how you can get involved in disaster relief!

09/18/2025

September is National Preparedness Month!
Are you and your loved ones prepared for an emergency?
Follow the tips and tricks from https://www.ready.gov/ to always be prepared!

08/18/2025

It's back-to-school season! Make sure your entire family stays safe by ensuring every member knows the plan in case of emergency. Visit https://www.pa.gov/agencies/ready/get-prepared/make-a-plan to learn more tips on how to make a plan that works for everyone involved.

08/15/2025

Nonprofits help communities where governments and businesses can't or won't, but now they need your help. Contact your lawmaker to urge them to standup for America's nonprofits. Join the National Council of Nonprofits and stand with your local nonprofits, volunteers, and staff who make our communities stronger. To learn more visit https://nonprofitsgetitdone.org/

08/14/2025

08/11/2025

Mark your calendars! 🗓️

The Mid-Atlantic VOAD (D.C., Delaware, Maryland, PENNSYLVANIA, and West Virginia VOAD) is returning for its THIRD Annual Regional Conference March 16 - March 18, 2026!

Join us at Cacapon Resort State Park Lodge in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia for another wonderful opportunity to Collaborate, Cooperate, Communicate, and Coordinate 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼 with some of our VOAD members, partners, and colleagues.

Registration is (hopefully🤞) opening September 2025!

07/21/2025

The Board of Directors of PAVOAD annually presents an award in memory and in honor of Rev. Shirley Norman, one of our founding members and the first Vice President of our organization.

Rev. Shirley was well known for her commitment to serve disaster victims and was a champion for the advancement of VOAD in Pennsylvania. The Rev. Shirley Norman Memorial Award is given annually during our PAVOAD conference and is given to a VOAD member who best exhibits her spirit and commitment of service to others and to the advancement of VOAD throughout the Commonwealth of PA. Nominations for the award may be made using this form.

Nominations must be submitted by September 1, 2025, to Greg Crossley, PAVOAD Secretary, at
[email protected] or at [email protected].

Nominations can also be made via the Google Form by following the link below!

Nomination Form