Ocala, FL — Volunteers of America of Florida (VOAF) invites the public to participate in Swing Fore Heroes: Restoring the Ritz, a charity golf tournament benefiting homeless veterans in Ocala through the Restore the Ritz Capital Campaign. The event will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, with a 10:00 a.m. shotgun start at Ocala National Golf Club (4782 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482). Registration is $100 per individual or $400 per foursome. Proceeds will support critical renovations to the historic Ocala Ritz Veterans Village, a transitional housing program for veterans. According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs,…

Volunteers of America of Florida (VOAF), UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Florida and Graham Barton from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers team up to ensure Tampa residents have access to no-cost nutritious food before the holidays. The event is a drive-thru and each family will receive one food box while supplies last.

It is a profound honor to dedicate the Tampa-area Veterans Program to Tampa native and U.S. Army Veteran, Mr. James Cole. Not only did Mr. Cole serve his country with courage, he spent his life uplifting fellow Veterans and strengthening the Tampa community. James Cole Village continues his legacy of service, ensuring his impact endures for generations. A Life of Service and Strength James Cole was born in Tampa on July 6, 1944, to Madelyne and Robert Cole Sr. He attended school in Hillsborough County before being drafted into the U.S. Army at age 18. In a remarkable act of…

Thank you for your interest in Visionaries of Impact Click here to purchase a ticket! If you or your company would like to become a sponsor, please email your logo and the names of your guests linked to your sponsorship to development@voa-fla.org. To ensure your sponsorship and logo are included on printed materials, please submit everything by April 13th. Ready to pay via credit card? Just click the button below to complete your purchase.

Volunteers of America of Florida’s own Nancy Ortiz, Program Manager of our Punta Gorda Veterans Village, was recently featured on the Rally Point USA podcast, where she shared how our transitional housing program helps Veterans move from homelessness to stability and independence.

The Home Depot Foundation upgraded James Cole Veterans Village in Tampa, enhancing facilities to support veterans’ independence. This effort is part of The Home Depot Foundation’s nationwide Celebration of Service, which has invested over $600 million in veteran causes since 2011.

The threat of eviction loomed, and Jen faced a heartbreaking choice: to stay in danger or leave everything behind to protect her children.

Thank you for your interest in sponsoring Swing Fore Heroes: Restore the Ritz! If you or your company would like to become a sponsor, please email your logo and the names of the golfers linked to your sponsorship to development@voa-fla.org. To ensure your sponsorship and logo are included on printed materials, please submit everything by January 26th. Ready to pay via credit card? Just click the button below to complete your sponsorship purchase. We appreciate your support in helping our veterans!

Palm Bay, FL, Volunteers of America of Florida (VOAF) is hosting the grand opening of Space Coast Commons, a new 31-unit affordable housing development dedicated to providing safe, affordable homes for low-income families, individuals with special needs, and homeless households in Palm Bay. The celebration will take place on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 9:00 AM at Space Coast Commons, located at 1981 Convair St SE, Palm Bay, Florida 32909. Space Coast Commons represents a significant step forward in addressing the affordable housing crisis in Palm Bay. This new construction offers 1- and 2-bedroom single-family apartments. The development provides permanent…

More than 200 families gathered to honor the vital role of grandparents with activities, health resources, and lasting memories.