Vision & Impact
We close the gap between people and possibility with services that span housing, health, education, food, treatment, and support.
vision
We envision communities in which all lives are uplifted.
Safe & Stable Homes
Healthy Food
Thriving Families
Fostering Second Chances
Physical & Mental Health Support
Impact
Our Reach in 2023
4,104
older adults and people with disabilities in public housing received in-home support or community health worker services
2,162
diverse older adults and their caregivers received culturally appropriate support on Alzheimer’s and related dementias, as well as other chronic health conditions
2,107
older adults and people with disabilities received nutritious meals
903
children and adults received mental health support, treatment, and case management services
110
kids with chemical dependency and/or mental health illness received residential treatment
114,472
hours of service
1,086
volunteers
223
culturally diverse older adults connected with community-based supportive services
737
received relationship-based mentoring and supportive services
151
currently or previously incarcerated people connected with volunteer mentors
8,157
young people stayed engaged in school
1,459
older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and professionals got help, advice, and services that focused on both protecting adults who might need extra help and supporting them to stay engaged in decision making
1,264
people received estate planning, legal services and probate planning
276
individuals received wraparound supportive services that address the educational, employment, healthcare, housing, and family relationship needs of people re-entering society from prison
582
older adults and individuals with disabilities resided within affordable, service-enriched housing
463
family members remained stably housed
276
supported in the transition back to community from prison with transitional housing or home-based support
43
young people safely housed in shelter
400
hours of interfaith chaplaincy training provided to men inside Stillwater Correctional Facility
16
incarcerated men who have completed interfaith chaplaincy training now serving as spiritual care providers inside state prisons
12
prayer calls held by VOA Staff
9
VOA commissioned ministers
9
interfaith chaplains provided spiritual care at 14 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 Culturally Responsive 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.