For many survivors of Hurricane Milton, the hardest part begins after the storm. Volunteers of America of Florida, through Project C.O.P.E. (Caring for Our People in Emergencies), provides free support and connections to essential community resources to help individuals and families find stability and hope again. Rebuilding isn’t just about repairing homes… it’s about restoring hearts and resilience.
Volunteers of America of Florida (VOA Florida) is expanding its community outreach through Project C.O.P.E. (Caring for Our People in Emergencies) with a new series of free Hurricane Recovery Workshops designed to support Pinellas County residents still feeling the emotional and practical effects of Hurricane Milton.
Workshop Topics Grief Relief & Recovery After the Storm Techniques to reduce storm-related stress, regulate your mind, and promote emotional healing after loss. Improv for Mental Wellness Use humor and creativity to rebuild resilience, restore confidence, and strengthen community connection. Upcoming Workshops 📍Gulfport Public Library5501 28th Ave. S, Gulfport FL December 11 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Grief Relief & Recovery December 18 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Improv Mental Wellness 📍Barbara S. Ponce Public Library 7770 52ndSt. N, Pinellas Park, FL January 8 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Grief Relief & Recovery January…
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 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 March 2nd. Ready to pay via credit card? Just click the button below to complete your purchase.
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!
St. Petersburg, FL –Volunteers of America of Florida (VOAF) is proud to partner in providing support through Project C.O.P.E. (Caring for Our People in Emergencies), an initiative designed to address the ongoing impact of Hurricane Milton from the 2024 hurricane season affecting residents of Pinellas County. This project is possible through funding and cooperation from Central Florida Behavioral Health Network (CFBHN), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). Support and Community Engagement Beginning October 27, 2025, the Project C.O.P.E. team will actively engage with the community to extend much-needed aid. “We are…
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…