Innovare’s success highlights bottleneck in St. Pete homeless services
From homelessness to stability. See how Innovare in St. Petersburg is helping families rebuild their lives and why it’s a model for solving Florida’s housing crisis.
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Volunteers of America of Florida opens new housing for disabled, low-income residents
Discover how Space Coast Commons in Palm Bay is helping residents like veterans and individuals rebuild their lives through safe, affordable housing.
Inside the Punta Gorda Veterans Village: Nancy Ortiz Discusses VOAF’s Work on Rally Point Radio
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.
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.
A Legacy Of Love: Tampa-Area Families Celebrate Grandparents At A Day Of Fun And Wellness
More than 200 families gathered to honor the vital role of grandparents with activities, health resources, and lasting memories.
Volunteers of America of Florida Joins Give4Marion to Support Veterans Experiencing Homelessness in Marion County
Volunteers of America of Florida is joined Give4Marion on September 16-17 to support its Restore the Ritz campaign. Dedicated to ending veteran homelessness in Marion County.
Leading the way: Tampa Hispanic Heritage Inc. celebrates its 2025 Leadership Class
Tampa Hispanic Heritage Inc. hosted its 2025 Leadership Class Awards Luncheon, honoring emerging Hispanic leaders. Among the honorees was Janet M. Stringfellow, CEO/President of Volunteers of America of Florida, recognized for her outstanding leadership in health innovation and community care.
Veteran volunteers in Tampa for series of service projects
The Mission Continues is hosted Operation Tampa Bay Blitz,” a multi-day “Mass Deployment” event in Tampa where over 200 veteran volunteers from across the country are completing service projects in under-resourced communities.
Kansas bikers roaring into Pensacola Veterans Village to provide support
Ride for Veterans completed a remarkable 1,111-mile journey, arriving in Pensacola to raise awareness, express gratitude, and provide support for veterans in need.
Helping heroes: Veterans to receive free clothing and essentials in Ocala
AT&T Veterans Network, Dinontas, and Volunteers of America of Florida joined forces on July 25 2025 to provide over 250 local veterans with donated backpacks and vital support services.