Impact Stories

You help build a stronger, more vibrant community.

The men, women, veterans, and families in our programs all have stories that have brought them to where they are today.

Their stories all have something in common…you.

With your support you have become a part of their stories. You have ensured that the programs and services we provide are innovative, progressive and healing.

With your support, we can open the door to a better life for homeless children, adults and veterans.

Read how you impact lives everyday.

Francisco Diaz

HOPE HAS A HOME

No longer homeless, and recovering from his health issues, Francisco feels blessed.

Albert Cundiff

YOUTHBUILD

Through job shadowing Albert has a plan for his future

Hattie Maye Payne

VA I/DD SERVICES

Hattie has thrived since first being introduced to VOACC

Will Monroe

VETERAN SERVICES

When a back injury prevented Will from working, VOACC was there to help.

Dale Harrell

RESIDENTIAL RE-ENTRY

VOACC was there for Dale as he was released from prison

Juan Gonzalez

VETERAN SERVICES

Homeless and diagnosed with throat cancer, VOACC stepped in to help

Yavin Johnson

YOUTHBUILD

From “at-risk” youth to YouthBuild graduate

Gregory Evans

HOPE HAS A HOME

Gregory was severely depressed, but then he found Hope Has A Home

Celso Yanes

VOA HOPE CENTER

Celso was undiagnosed until he found the VOA Hope Center

Nakiesha Brockers

NEWPORT NEWS YOUTHBUILD

Nakiesha is literally building her dreams thanks to YouthBuild

Kyra Gilliam

PACA HOUSE

After a short time in a local shelter, Kyra was introduced to Paca House.

Gregory Andrews

DC I/DD SERVICES

Gregory’s improvements can be both measured and seen.

Pat Murphy

LEOLA DORSEY RESOURCE CENTER & RESIDENCY

Pat was homeless, but today, he has a place to call home.

Rogerica Brown

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES

Rogerica’s life was changed for the better in Durham, NC.

Dale Ogborn

MAPLE COURT VETERANS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING

Dale was able to recover from hip surgery and find a home through our Maple Court program.

Mark Olin

VETERANS AFFAIRS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING

Mark overcame 15 years of homelessness after joining our Maple Court program.

Dawn Martin

HOMELESS VETERANS REINTEGRATION PROGRAM

Dawn found employment after losing her job during COVID-19

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