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 2022
3,583
older adults and people with disabilities received in-home support or community health worker services
2,328
older adults and people with disabilities received nutritious meals
1,558
children and adults received mental health support, treatment, and case management services
1,375
diverse older adults and their caregivers received culturally appropriate support on Alzheimer’s and related dementias, as well as other chronic health conditions
98
kids with chemical dependency and/or mental health illness received residential treatment
61
children and adolescents found a home in therapeutic foster care
98,313
hours of service
957
volunteers
1,700
culturally diverse older adults and caregivers were supported with community-based services
629
people leaving prison received reentry services
329
currently or previously incarcerated people connected with volunteer mentors
8,298
young people stayed engaged in school
2,468
adults, whose capacity for making decisions is in question, received support and services that balanced self-determination with their individual needs for protection
299
people leaving incarceration overcame barriers to finding work and maintaining employment
1,070
people resided in affordable and/or supported and affordable housing provided by VOA; people served included older adults, individuals with disabilities and families with limited incomes
491
people were supported in their transition back to community from prison with transitional housing or home-based support
58
young people in potentially harmful settings were safely sheltered in short-term residential settings
200
hours of interfaith chaplaincy training provided to men inside Stillwater Correctional Facility
12
prayer calls held by VOA Staff
11
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 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.