Vision & Impact
We close the gap between people and possibility with services that span housing, health, education, food, treatment, and support.
Vision
Healthy communities for all
Healthy Minds & Bodies
Access & Opportunities
Community Belonging
Safe & Stable Homes
Spiritual Well-Being
Impact
Our Reach in Fiscal Year 2025
3,853
older adults and people with disabilities in public housing received in-home support or community health services helping them to maintain stable housing
3,137
older adults and caregivers received support, information, and resources on Alzheimer’s and related dementias, as well as other chronic health conditions, expanding their ability to remain healthy and at home
1,372
older adults and people with disabilities confronting food insecurity and isolation received nutritious meals and social connections
761
children and adults received mental health support, treatment, and case management services improving their stability and engagement with their communities
123
kids with chemical dependency and/or mental health illness received residential treatment
108,208
hours of service
976
volunteers
1,135
people received relationship-based mentoring and supportive service
237
older adults connected with community-based services to support healthy aging
188
currently or previously incarcerated individuals connected with volunteer mentors
9,378
young people stayed engaged in school
1,469
individuals received wraparound supportive services that address the educational, employment, healthcare, housing, and family relationship needs of people re-entering society following incarceration
1,298
older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and professionals received education, support, and services that balanced protection of adults whose capacity is in question with promoting the benefits of dignity and self-determination
648
older adults and individuals with disabilities resided within affordable or service-enriched housing or received in-home support services improving their housing stability and engagement with their communities
492
family members remained stably housed
334
people supported in the transition back to community with transitional housing or home-based support following incarceration
800
hours of interfaith chaplaincy training provided to men inside the Faribault and Stillwater Correctional Facilities
26
incarcerated men who have completed interfaith chaplaincy training now providing spiritual care inside state prisons and in the community
12
prayer calls held by VOA Staff
6
VOA commissioned ministers
6
interfaith chaplains provided spiritual care at 10 VOA sites
Building a bridge to community and hope
Amicus Services of VOA MN/WI helped James reconnect with housing, education, and employment after prison.
Supporting stability and accountability
Eric overcame alcoholism and homelessness to be there for his family with help from VOA’s supportive housing community.
Nurturing mental health and well-being
At Avanti Center, Emma got the tools to move past self-harm and strengthen her relationships.
Caring for the caregivers
VOA’s Caregivers program helps Anthony care for his mother with Alzheimer’s.
Together, we can do more
Like us, you have a deep belief that all people have inherent dignity and strengths. You are committed to advancing a fairer, healthier, more compassionate, resilient, and inclusive community. And you recognize that we all need a helping hand sometimes. You know that every challenge springs from an upstream opportunity to do things differently. And you’re inspired to make an exponential community impact by ensuring that all people have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Let’s do more, together.