PALM BAY, FL — August 2026 — Volunteers of America of Florida (VOAF) is celebrating the
first anniversary of Space Coast Commons with a community celebration on Tuesday,
August 18, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Join our mission to address housing insecurity and transform lives within our community. Your generous gift opens doors to safe, stable homes and offers hope to those in crisis.

Volunteers of America Florida, which manages some low-income senior housing across the state, used a Humana grant to purchase a couple dozen robo-cats and robo-dogs for seniors at their complex in Clearwater.

In this week’s Bay Focus program we introduce you to LoveServes International a ministry that coaches pastors in new ways to empower their churches in reaching their local communities. And Bay Focus shares a story on how robopets are being used to provide companionship at a senior living facility. with Volunteers of America of Florida.

Carey Kleinmetz, Development Manager of Volunteers of America of Florida, and Tommy Goodwin, Board Chair of Volunteers of America of Florida, join Bloom host, Amber Freeman, as they celebrate 130 years of service and community impact.

Stephanie Vranich Vice President of Development & Outreach of Volunteers of America of Florida, is featured in this interview, highlighting the impact of Corinne’s Food Pantry and how the partnership began. In the FOX 13 News – Tampa Bay segment, she discusses how the pantry is addressing a growing need in the community and ensuring families have access to essential food and support.

[Clearwater, FL] – May 5, 2026 – Volunteers of America Florida (VOAF) will host a
heartwarming Robopet Adoption Event, giving residents the opportunity to “adopt” interactive
robotic pets that provide comfort, companionship, and joy. Media are invited to attend and
capture this unique, uplifting experience.

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.