Visionaries of Impact Breakfast to Celebrate Community Leadership and Lasting Change

[Saint Petersburg, FL] — Community leaders, partners, and supporters will gather for the
Visionaries of Impact Breakfast, an inspiring morning celebrating 130 years of service, while
recognizing individuals and organizations driving meaningful change in our communities.
The event will highlight stories of impact, honor visionary leadership, and bring together those
committed to strengthening lives and building resilient communities.

Who Was James Cole? The Veteran and Community Leader Behind Our Village

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…

Visionaries of Impact Tickets & Sponsorship Opportunities

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 to help improve veteran housing in Tampa

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.

Impact Stories: Jen

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

Swing Fore Heroes: Restoring the Ritz Sponsorship Opportunities

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!

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