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Volunteers of America of Florida Collaborates in Project C.O.P.E. for Hurricane-Impacted Residents of Pinellas County

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…

Volunteers of America of Florida to Hold Grand Opening Celebration for Space Coast Commons Affordable Housing Development

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…

Volunteers of America of Florida Partners with The Home Depot Foundation and Team Depot to Beautify Tarpon Village Apartments as Part of 2025 Celebration of Service

* * * MEDIA ADVISORY * * * Volunteers of America of Florida Partners with The Home Depot Foundation and Team Depot to Beautify Tarpon Village Apartments as Part of 2025 Celebration of Service WHAT  Tampa, FL – [Date] – Volunteers of America of Florida (VOAF) is proud to announce its upcoming community revitalization project in partnership with The Home Depot Foundation and Team Depot, Home Depot’s associate volunteer force. The beautification event at Tarpon Village Apartments is scheduled for October 7, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM and aligns with The Home Depot Foundation’s (THDF) annual Celebration of…

Volunteers of America of Florida President & CEO Janet Stringfellow Honored with Excellence in Philanthropy Award

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.

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