Press Releases

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…

Introducing Your Impact, Their Future: Supporting Volunteers of America of Florida . A New Video Showcasing the Life-Changing Difference You’ve Made

Volunteers of America of Florida invites all Marion County residents and supporters to participate in Give4Marion by visiting Give to Volunteers of America of Florida | Give4Marion on September 16-17

Volunteers of America of Florida (VOAF) Sebring office is relocating to a new address at 844 Poinsettia Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870

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

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.

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