VOA hosted a back to school resource fair in Sacramento where families experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity enjoyed a fun back-to-school celebration with a host of resources. Children received a brand new backpack filled with supplies, a free haircut, ice cream, face painting, games, and enjoyed a kid-friendly DJ, while their families had access resources from 15 vendors serving their community. 200 guests attended the event, but VOA didn't stop there. Close to 2,300 kids will receive stuffed backpacks before the start of the school year.

Our team volunteered at the North West Montana Veterans Stand Down & Food Pantry for its Annual Veterans Appreciation Day in Kalispell, Montana, bringing together veterans, their families, and community partners for a day of connection, support, and appreciation.

Clients from VOA's Life House had the opportunity to give back through a volunteer project at Calvary Baptist Church. The team assisted with the church's annual garage sale, an event that raises funds to support Child Evangelism Fellowship.

Each year, the renowned Bighorn Trail Run brings runners from across the world to the Bighorn Mountains to compete in challenging 100-mile, 52-mile, 32-mile, and 18-mile races. This year, patients from VOA's Life House and Gathering Place had the opportunity to give back by volunteering at the event. Staff also joined them for 2 full days of service.

Staff from Technology Management Resources volunteered to help landscape our Detroit Veterans Housing Program. We're grateful for TMR's generosity and commitment to our veterans.

THe team of legal interns at a local law firm, Heard, McElroy & Vestal, hosted an ice cream social at one of VOA's programs, sharing an afternoon of fun and fellowship.

VOA's Visionaries group of young professionals to host a school supply drive to benefit students at Booker T. Washington High School and Woodlawn High School in Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana.

VOA Dakotas community supporters came together to provide a lunch for local veterans this summer. Their efforts served over 75 individuals.

This summer, VOA hit the streets of downtown Sacramento to bring relief to our unhoused neighbors during the extreme summer heat. Several nonprofit organizations and volunteers handed out more than 100 "Stay Cool" kits, ice-cold water, backpacks, and tents to individuals in need -- all part of the Extreme Heat Outreach Initiative.

VOA is grateful to the Home Depot Foundation and the incredible Team Depot volunteers who joined us for a painting project at Innovare. Through their time, energy, and teamwork, volunteers helped prepare welcoming spaces for future residents as they begin their next chapter with dignity, stability, and hope.

The VOA team in Florida has a long-standing partnership with Mt. Olive AME Church that helps the people we serve with essential resources, including food donations for families in our affordable housing properties and programs.

We were incredibly grateful to Disabled American Veterans (DAV) for donating furniture to two of our veterans, Donald and Charles, as they transition into permanent housing. After successfully completing our program and departing in good standing, Donald and Charles received essential furnishings to help turn their new houses into homes.

Over the summer, Target partnered with Jersey Cares to bring one of their Bullseye Builds to VOA's Aletha R. Wright "Vision of Hope" Center in Camden, NJ. over 100 people helped revitalized indoor and outdoor spaces, bringing a new coat of paint and a new sense of pride to the facility.

The Miracle League removes the barriers that prevent children and adults with mental and physical disabilities from participating in baseball, giving them the opportunity to experience the joy of America’s favorite pastime. VOA's staff volunteered as pitchers, catchers, and other on-field help for one of the league's games in Alexandria, VA.

VOA partnered with ARK, an organization founded by Cordelia Cranshaw (former foster youth turned Miss DC Pageant winner) to support youth aging out of foster care, for its 2026 Annual Uniform Drive. Staff donated collared shirts, pants, belts, socks, and underwear to help students start the school year prepared and confident.

With dangerous temperatures this summer, VOA set up small outdoor cooling stations in Wilkes-Barre. A heartfelt thank you to the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Rainbow Alliance for donating more than 20 cases of water to help keep our neighbors safe during the heat wave.

Volunteers from Alcon came together to support VOA's Riverside Residential Treatment Center in Fort Worth, enhancing the outdoor areas through cleaning, planting, and painting -- overhauling the exterior’s look in a noticeable way.

VOA's team in Louisville was joined several community partners for Pickleball 4 Others, an event that brought people together to support veterans, families, and neighbors in need. Thank you to everyone who played, volunteered, and helped make a difference.

Humana's Risk Adjustment Operations Team spent the day volunteering at one of VOA's family-focused recovery programs in Louisville. The team helped by organizing our infant care room closet and playroom to sorting school uniforms, helping with cleaning, and preparing lunch.

VOA's Supportive Services staff participated in two events during Baton Rouge Pride -- Metro Health's "Testing Day" and the annual Pride Fest at the Raising Cane's River Center. We appreciate all those who showed up and showed off all the services that VOA has for the queer community.

Volunteers from BMO spent a day at Hope Manor II/Hope Manor Village to tackle a wide range of beautification efforts on the property. Their work included painting stairways and the security room, power washing outdoor areas, installing pavers, spreading mulch, removing weeds, and cleaning windows and doors. Through their generosity and hands-on service, they helped refresh and enhance our property, creating a more welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

Residents at Hialeah Residence Apartments recently participated in a special music therapy event sponsored and facilitated by Cano Health. The interactive session provided an engaging opportunity for seniors to connect through music while enjoying activities designed to stimulate memory, encourage social interaction, and promote emotional well-being.

Volunteers from Topel Forman LLC volunteered at VOA's Hope Manor I for the second year in a row. The volunteers spent the morning organizing, cleaning, and beautifying the property before they grilled and hosted a BBQ for the veteran residents.

VOA team members helped build beds with another nonprofit, Sleep In Heavenly Peace, for children ages 3-17 who don't have a bed of their own.

VOA Dakotas' executive team spent the morning at Feeding South Dakota packing food for senior adults and families across the state.