Impact Stories

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.

Sabel Magdalene

NORTH CAROLINA COORDINATED ENTRY PROGRAM

A journey of resilience, healing, and love—finding strength in dance, music, and VOA’s program.

John Morrell

MARKET HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM

Finding more than a home. Market Heights Apartments became a supportive community.

The Hager Family

PRATT HOUSE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM

A single father with triplets find Pratt House where they receive more than just a place to call home. 

Joseph Hamer

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES PROGRAM

60-year-old U.S. Army veteran Joseph Hamer gains a peaceful home in our Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program.

Mercades Ellington

HEALTHY OPPORTUNITIES

24-year-old Mercades Ellington gets to move forward in life with our Healthy Opportunities Program.

Robin Brodie

MAPLE COURT VETERAN HOUSING

65-year-old U.S. Army veteran Robin Brodie found his home in our Maple Court Program.

Julio Bolanos Guerra

VOA HOPE CENTER

17-year-old Julio found hope and treatment for his depression and anxiety at the VOA Hope Center.

Bruce Cunningham

MAPLE COURT VETERAN HOUSING

After losing his leg and suffering a pile of medical bills, Bruce found housing and care at Maple Court.

Brandi Ross

VOA HOPE CENTER

Brandi and her son, Marcus, found the treatment, counseling and housing support they needed most.

Gregory Green

ALEXANDRIA COMMUNITY SHELTER

After suffering an accident and a mountain of medical bills, Gregory found hope.

Mike Diaz

YOUTHBUILD

Thanks to YouthBuild, Mike landed his dream job and is excited for the future.

Francisco Diaz

HOPE HAS A HOME

No longer homeless, and recovering from his health issues, Francisco feels blessed.

Albert Cundiff

YOUTHBUILD

Through job shadowing Albert has a plan for his future.

Hattie Maye Payne

VA I/DD SERVICES

Hattie has thrived since first being introduced to VOACC.

Will Monroe

VETERAN SERVICES

When a back injury prevented Will from working, VOACC was there to help.

Dale Harrell

RESIDENTIAL RE-ENTRY

VOACC was there for Dale as he was released from prison.

Juan Gonzalez

VETERAN SERVICES

Homeless and diagnosed with throat cancer, VOACC stepped in to help.

Yavin Johnson

YOUTHBUILD

From “at-risk” youth to YouthBuild graduate, Yavin is excited for the future.

Gregory Evans

HOPE HAS A HOME

Gregory was severely depressed, but then he found Hope Has A Home.

Celso Yanes

VOA HOPE CENTER

Celso was undiagnosed until he found the VOA Hope Center.

Nakiesha Brockers

NEWPORT NEWS YOUTHBUILD

Nakiesha is literally building her dreams thanks to YouthBuild.

Kyra Gilliam

PACA HOUSE

After a short time in a local shelter, Kyra was introduced to Paca House.

Gregory Andrews

DC I/DD SERVICES

Gregory’s improvements can be both measured and seen.

Pat Murphy

LEOLA DORSEY RESOURCE CENTER & RESIDENCY

Pat was homeless, but 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 TRANSITIONAL HOUSING

Dale was able to recover from hip surgery and find a home through our Maple Court program.

Mark Olin

VETERANS AFFAIRS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING

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.

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