Gale Henderson’s heartening story in the Ocala Gazette, where adversity meets hope. A veteran’s journey from health battles to rediscovering life through VOAF’s supportive community.

The aging of America means more old people on fixed incomes are overwhelmed by the high cost of housing and other financial shocks; ‘not seen since the Great Depression’ Click here to read the full story

TAMPA, Fla. – With high inflation and rent prices continuing to climb, many Bay Area families are feeling the pinch to make ends meet. It’s why the non-profit group Volunteers of America is working to help struggling families keep a roof over their heads. Click here to read the full article

WHAT: Volunteers of America of Florida (VOAFL) is pleased to announce the purchase of a new property to provide transitional housing for unhoused veterans.  On Thursday, October 19, 2023, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., we are delighted to partner with The Home Depot Foundation and Team Depot, Home Depot’s associate volunteer force, to refurbish the newly acquired property.  Our collaborative efforts with Team Depot will focus on cleaning, painting, and organizing each room to create an inviting space for incoming veterans. This initiative prepares the rooms for the first round of veterans moving in and transitioning out of homelessness. …

Date: Monday, October 23  Location: Volunteers of America of Florida: Innovare, 850 5th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701  Time: 9:00 AM  What: Volunteers of America of Florida is embarking on a significant mission to address the alarming affordable housing crisis in Saint Petersburg with their upcoming Innovare project.  Innovare, an ambitious residential development, will house 50 units dedicated to providing affordable housing for those in need. Significantly, half of these units will be specially earmarked for extremely low-income Floridians.  In line with this milestone, a special ‘Innovare Blessing’ ceremony will be held at the construction site. This unique event…

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…