You help build a stronger, more vibrant community.
The men, women, veterans, and families in our programs all have stories that have brought them to where they are today.
Their stories all have something in common…you.
With your support you have become a part of their stories. You have ensured that the programs and services we provide are innovative, progressive and healing.
With your support, we can open the door to a better life for homeless children, adults and veterans.
Read how you impact lives everyday.
Kimberley Bell
HOPE HAS A HOME FOR WOMEN
A new opportunity for a new hope was given.
Herb Lansdowne
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES
An Army veteran is uplifted and provided the housing support he needs to move forward.
Xavier Simpson
NEWPORT NEWS YOUTHBUILD
From hardship to hope—Xavier replaced despair with hope through Newport News YouthBuild.
Ross Harris
VIRGINIA SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES (SSVF)
A veteran’s journey to stability and gratefulness—Ross found a home through VOA.
Sabel Magdalene
NORTH CAROLINA COORDINATED ENTRY PROGRAM
A journey of resilience, healing, and love—Sabel found strength through dance, music, and VOA.
John Morrell
MARKET HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM
Finding more than a home—Market Heights became a supportive community for John.
The Hager Family
PRATT HOUSE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM
A single father with triplets gained more than just a place to call home at Pratt House.
Joseph Hamer
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES PROGRAM
60-year-old U.S. Army veteran Joseph Hamer gained a peaceful home through our veteran services.
Mercades Ellington
HEALTHY OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM
24-year-old Mercades Ellington is moving forward in life through the Healthy Opportunities Program.
Robin Brodie
MAPLE COURT VETERAN APARTMENTS
65-year-old Army veteran Robin Brodie found his home at Maple Court.
Julio Bolanos Guerra
VOA HOPE CENTER
17-year-old Julio found the hope and treatment he needed at the VOA Hope Center.
Bruce Cunningham
MAPLE COURT VETERAN APARTMENTS
After losing his leg and struggling to pay his medical bills, Bruce found housing and care at Maple Court.
Brandi Ross
VOA HOPE CENTER
Brandi and her son found the treatment, counseling and housing support they needed most.
Gregory Green
ALEXANDRIA COMMUNITY SHELTER
After suffering an accident that led to financial instability, Gregory found hope.
Mike Diaz
NEWPORT NEWS YOUTHBUILD
Thanks to YouthBuild, Mike landed his dream job and is excited for the future.
Francisco Diaz
HOPE HAS A HOME
No longer homeless, Francisco feels blessed to be recovering in a safe environment.
Albert Cundiff
NEWPORT NEWS YOUTHBUILD
Thanks to YouthBuild, Albert is confident and has a plan for his future.
Hattie Maye Payne
INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES
Hattie has thrived since first being introduced to VOACC.
Will Monroe
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES
When a back injury prevented Will from working, VOACC was there to help.
Dale Harrell
RESIDENTIAL REENTRY CENTER
VOACC was there to help Dale find stability and employment after incarceration.
Juan Gonzalez
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES
Homeless and diagnosed with throat cancer, VOACC stepped in to help Juan.
Yavin Johnson
NEWPORT NEWS YOUTHBUILD
From uncertain youth to YouthBuild graduate, Yavin is excited for the future.
Nakiesha Brockers
NEWPORT NEWS YOUTHBUILD
Nakiesha is literally building her dreams thanks to YouthBuild.
Gregory Andrews
INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES
Gregory’s improvement can be both measured and seen.
Pat Murphy
LEOLA DORSEY RESOURCE CENTER & RESIDENCY
Pat was once homeless—today, he has a place to call home.
Rogerica Brown
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES
Rogerica’s life was changed for the better in Durham, NC.
Dale Ogborn
MAPLE COURT VETERANS APARTMENTS
Dale was able to recover from hip surgery and find a home through our Maple Court program.
Mark Olin
MAPLE COURT VETERAN APARTMENTS
Mark overcame 15 years of homelessness after joining our Maple Court program.
Dawn Martin
HOMELESS VETERANS REINTEGRATION PROGRAM
Dawn found employment after losing her job during COVID-19.