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.
Francisco Diaz
HOPE HAS A HOME
No longer homeless, and recovering from his health issues, Francisco feels blessed.
Will Monroe
VETERAN SERVICES
When a back injury prevented Will from working, VOACC was there to help.
Yavin Johnson
YOUTHBUILD
From “at-risk” youth to YouthBuild graduate, Yavin is excited for the future.
Nakiesha Brockers
NEWPORT NEWS YOUTHBUILD
Nakiesha is literally building her dreams thanks to YouthBuild.
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.