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.

NORTH CAROLINA COORDINATED ENTRY PROGRAM

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

MARKET HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM

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

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. 

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.

HEALTHY OPPORTUNITIES

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

MAPLE COURT VETERAN HOUSING

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

VOA HOPE CENTER

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

MAPLE COURT VETERAN HOUSING

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

VOA HOPE CENTER

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

ALEXANDRIA COMMUNITY SHELTER

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

YOUTHBUILD

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

HOPE HAS A HOME

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

YOUTHBUILD

Through job shadowing Albert has a plan for his future.

VA I/DD SERVICES

Hattie has thrived since first being introduced to VOACC.

VETERAN SERVICES

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

RESIDENTIAL RE-ENTRY

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

VETERAN SERVICES

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

YOUTHBUILD

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

HOPE HAS A HOME

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

VOA HOPE CENTER

Celso was undiagnosed until he found the VOA Hope Center.

NEWPORT NEWS YOUTHBUILD

Nakiesha is literally building her dreams thanks to YouthBuild.

PACA HOUSE

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

DC I/DD SERVICES

Gregory’s improvements can be both measured and seen.

LEOLA DORSEY RESOURCE CENTER & RESIDENCY

Pat was homeless, but today, he has a place to call home.

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES

Rogerica’s life was changed for the better in Durham, NC.

MAPLE COURT VETERANS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING

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

VETERANS AFFAIRS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING

Mark overcame 15 years of homelessness after joining our Maple Court program.

HOMELESS VETERANS REINTEGRATION PROGRAM

Dawn found employment after losing her job during COVID-19.

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