Operation Backpack® 2025 is officially launching, aiming to provide children in need across the local area with new backpacks and essential school supplies.

Join us in celebrating the hard work of The Mission Continues as they make a tangible difference at James Cole Village. Their dedicated service during Operation Tampa Bay Blitz exemplifies the power of community and volunteerism.

Janet Stringfellow, President & CEO of Volunteers of America of Florida (VOAF), was honored with the prestigious Excellence in Philanthropy Award at the Volunteers of America National Conference. This recognition celebrates Janet’s extraordinary leadership and dedication to serving Florida’s most vulnerable communities, exemplifying what it means to lead with compassion and impact.

During a day volunteering at my grandson’s school, I noticed a stark contrast in audience size and enthusiasm between a 1st-grade basketball game and a high school match. This observation led me to reflect on the moments we choose to show up for others and the importance of sustained support.

Ronal, a former Army Bomb Specialist, faced significant challenges after his military service. Transitioning to civilian life was tough due to injuries sustained in service, including a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and nerve damage in his left leg. These physical limitations, coupled with a struggle to adapt to civilian work environments, led him into a difficult phase. Ronal spent most of his career as a delivery driver, assisting in a woodshop, and managing supply orders. Ronal grappled with drug dependency, which had started as a coping mechanism during his service. His situation reached a low point when he found himself…

Project Day: Friday, June 20, 2025 Day one of Operation Tampa Bay Blitz will take place at The Volunteers of America Florida – James Cole Village. Mark your calendars for June 20th! The Mission Continues is making its much-anticipated return to James Cole Village, signaling the start of an exciting week of service and community engagement. Be a part of this momentous occasion as we collaborate for lasting impact. Join us and witness firsthand the power of unity and commitment to positive change. Together with our partners, we are spending the day: REGISTER FOR PROJECT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Volunteers of America of Florida Theresa Scully | Communications & Outreach Manager Office: 727-416-2345 | Email: tscully@voa-fla.org Tampa, FL — Volunteers of America of Florida (VOAF) is excited to share its groundbreaking 2024 Annual Report, showcasing a year of resilience, hope, and impactful change across Florida. Highlighting personal stories of recovery and renewal, this report underscores the organization’s commitment to providing essential support and housing to the state’s most vulnerable populations, including veterans, seniors, and individuals facing homelessness. The 2024 annual report shares the inspiring story of Sara, a VOAF beneficiary. Facing the challenges of manic depression, Sara found…

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 of Florida showcases the impact of supportive housing at Innovare in St. Pete’s Innovation District, instilling hope and stability for formerly homeless individuals.

Learn how Volunteers of America of Florida is tackling the housing crisis with the new Thomas Pines development in Jackson County.