About VNSA
Visiting Nurses Service Auxiliary to
Volunteer Non-profit Service Association
Over 65 years ago, VNSA began as the Visiting Nurse Service Auxiliary.
The first VNSA Used Book Sale, held in 1957, raised about $900 for the nonprofit Visiting Nurse Service Auxillary.
In the mid-80s, a large hospital corporation purchased the Visiting Nurse Service Auxillary. The members of VNSA wanted to continue supporting human services in the Phoenix area. With the name and brand recognition already well-known, we kept the “VNSA” initials and became the Volunteer Nonprofit Service Association.
The annual VNSA Used Book Sale has become an Arizona tradition. Many shoppers tell us they started attending as children. All sale proceeds benefit local non-profit human service charities in Maricopa County.
Mission
Our mission is to provide financial resources to Maricopa County human service agencies through an annual used book sale.
Proceeds
VNSA is proud to make used books available to the general public at very reasonable prices while raising significant money for charities in Maricopa County.
The 2025 sale included more than 500,000 books, DVDs, and CDs, 2000 jigsaw puzzles, numerous games, maps, and other book-related items.
More than 12,000 shoppers enjoyed the event and helped us raise more than $535,000, the net proceeds of which are donated to local charities.
The benefitting charities for the 2025 and 2026 sales are:
Duet - Partners in Health & Aging
Literacy Phoenix (formerly Maricopa County Literacy Volunteers)
Phoenix Conservatory of Music
Volunteers
VNSA is an all-volunteer organization of members who work all year long.
We collect books and media from drop boxes, retail locations, and private donors. Once collected, the items are sorted, priced, boxed, and stored until the annual book sale.
Each member commits to a minimum number of 50 hours of service each year.
To become a VNSA member, please complete a Volunteer Member interest form.