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 2024
4,450
older adults and people with disabilities in public housing received in-home support or community health worker services
2,175
older adults and their caregivers received support on Alzheimer’s and related dementias, as well as other chronic health conditions
1,183
older adults and people with disabilities received nutritious meals
929
children and adults received mental health support, treatment, and case management services
76
kids with chemical dependency and/or mental health illness received residential treatment
108,457
hours of service
963
volunteers
226
older adults connected with community-based supportive services
850
received relationship-based mentoring and supportive services
193
currently or previously incarcerated people connected with volunteer mentors
8,413
young people stayed engaged in school
1,389
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
1,255
people received estate planning, legal services and probate planning
1,093
individuals received wraparound supportive services that address the educational, employment, healthcare, housing, and family relationship needs of people re-entering society from prison
725
older adults and individuals with disabilities resided within affordable, service-enriched housing
475
family members remained stably housed
243
supported in the transition back to community from prison with transitional housing or home-based support
44
young people safely housed in shelter
800
hours of interfaith chaplaincy training provided to men inside Stillwater Correctional Facility
22
incarcerated men who have completed interfaith chaplaincy training now serving as spiritual care providers inside state prisons
12
prayer calls held by VOA Staff
8
VOA commissioned ministers
7
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 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.