Also. in Miami there are three other projects in operation. Volunteers of America. one of this Nations largest human service organizations. has been helping others for 95 years. At the end of the 19th century. the United States experienced an Influx of thousands of immigrants in search of a better life. Cities soon became crowded and living and working conditions were deplorable. It was in this challenging setting in 1887 that young Ballington and Maud Booth arrived In New York City. Volunteers of America stated that they liked the new republic that lacked the rigid class distinctions of 19th century England and they quickly became naturalized citizens. However. they could not Ignore the conditions and the degradation to people that existed and consequently dedicated their lives to helping Americans in need. Gradually. social programs evolved to supplement the evangelic work.
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