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Grant funding will strengthen community-based suicide prevention and interventionthrough screenings, peer support, clinical referrals, and family education. St. Petersburg, Fla. | VOA Florida has been awarded funding through the U.S. Departmentof Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program(SSG Fox SPGP) to expand suicide prevention and intervention services for eligibleVeterans and their families in Alachua, Levy, Bradford, Gilchrist, Lafayette, and Unioncounties. Through the SSG-Fox Suicide Prevention Program, VOA Florida will help eligible Veteransaccess resources and services designed to address suicide risk, encourage connection,and promote mental well-being. Services include baseline mental health screenings,clinical service referrals, moral injury…

VOAF and partners will support veterans in transitioning to stable alternative housing ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (May 11, 2026) — Volunteers of America of Florida (VOAF) todayreaffirmed its commitment to supporting veterans with compassion, dignity, and continuity ofcare as the organization works with veterans and partners to navigate an upcoming programtransition. VOAF announced that its Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Programs in Tallahassee, LakeCity, Jacksonville, Gainesville, Ocala, and Tampa are expected to conclude on September 30,2026, absent a reversal or alternative funding solution, following a lapse in renewal ofapproximately $5 million in annual U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) GPD funding…

Beds in Tallahassee, Gainesville, and Ocala will transition to the CERS programbeginning October 1, 2026 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — VOA Florida is pleased to announce a new Veterans AffairsContract Emergency Residential Services, or CERS, contract that will transition 102existing beds in Tallahassee, Gainesville, and Ocala to the CERS program beginningOctober 1, 2026. Through the new contract, VOA Florida will provide a total of 102 dedicated CERS bedsacross three Florida communities. The contract period runs from October 1, 2026, throughSeptember 30, 2027. The CERS bed capacity includes: These beds were previously operated as VA Grant and Per Diem, or VA-GPD, beds….

PALM BAY, FL — August 2026 — Volunteers of America of Florida (VOAF) is celebrating the
first anniversary of Space Coast Commons with a community celebration on Tuesday,
August 18, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

[Clearwater, FL] – May 5, 2026 – Volunteers of America Florida (VOAF) will host a
heartwarming Robopet Adoption Event, giving residents the opportunity to “adopt” interactive
robotic pets that provide comfort, companionship, and joy. Media are invited to attend and
capture this unique, uplifting experience.

[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.

Ocala, FL — Volunteers of America of Florida (VOAF) invites the public to participate in Swing Fore Heroes: Restoring the Ritz, a charity golf tournament benefiting homeless veterans in Ocala through the Restore the Ritz Capital Campaign. The event will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, with a 10:00 a.m. shotgun start at Ocala National Golf Club (4782 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482). Registration is $100 per individual or $400 per foursome. Proceeds will support critical renovations to the historic Ocala Ritz Veterans Village, a transitional housing program for veterans. According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs,…

Volunteers of America of Florida (VOAF), UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Florida and Graham Barton from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers team up to ensure Tampa residents have access to no-cost nutritious food before the holidays. The event is a drive-thru and each family will receive one food box while supplies last.

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…

* * * 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…