Stories

be in and out quickly, but as they got to talking with Gus, they realized there was much more to his story. Gus shared with our staff that he had family in Tarpon, FL, and would benefit from the health care services provided by the VA in the Tampa area. As luck would have it, we had an apartment just a short distance from his family that would be available in just a few short weeks. In the meantime, VOAFL staff helped Gus find immediate housing in a local program while his new apartment at VOAFL’S Arbor Place is made…

Vince, a veteran, has recently transitioned from Volunteers of America of Florida (VOAFL) Punta Gorda ‘s Veterans Village Transitional Housing to a permanent home. Unfortunately, Vince was forced to leave his previous home after his friend, whom he had been trying to assist, refused to vacate or contribute to rent payments. Despite Vince’s best efforts, he had to give up his previous housing. Vince’s time at the VOAFL Punta Gorda Veterans Village was marked by more than just his personal growth and development. Vince found a unique way to give back to the community. He began refurbishing old, discarded bicycles…