8,700+
Served by Core Programs
880+
Seniors, families, people with disabilities, and individuals living in VOA Michigan communities
5,500,000
Items saved from landfills by VOA Michigan Thrift
And many more countless lives saved by you!
Here is just a quick overview of your impact…
Your impact in 2025 was incredible. Keep it going in 2026.
YOU FUNDED VETERANS SERVICES
1,690+
TOTAL VETERANS SERVED IN 2025
(300 more than 2024!)
37,600
meals served to veterans in need and
12,600
nights of shelter provided at the Detroit Veteran Housing Program
94%
of the 214 veterans were re-housed in less than
90 days
19
counties across Michigan have veterans services
YOU HELPED TONI KEEP MOVING FORWARD
U.S. Army veteran Toni Gordon made an impossible choice: selling her car just to continue pursuing her PhD. Living with PTSD and facing financial strain, she sacrificed her independence to keep moving forward with her education.
That’s when Volunteers of America Michigan, Pat Milliken Ford, Allstate, and the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides program stepped in with a life-changing surprise. When Toni was presented with a fully refurbished vehicle, years of struggle gave way to tears of relief and hope. “They didn’t just give me a car,” she said. “They gave me something that will last.”
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YOU CREATED AFFORDABLE HOUSING
880+
SENIORS, FAMILIES, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND INDIVIDUALS WERE HELPED ACROSS
11 HOUSING FACILITIES
IN MICHIGAN
A GATHERING PLACE AT DELTA RIVER
This past June, volunteers from The Home Depot (stores #2758, #2727, and #2706) brought their time, talent, and hearts to Delta River Senior Village. Working side by side throughout the day, the team assembled a stunning new gazebo in the courtyard, placed fresh mulch around the structure, set up comfortable benches and patio chairs, and installed a brand-new grill for the community to enjoy.
The Home Depot volunteers didn’t just donate materials—they transformed an empty courtyard into an inviting outdoor space where seniors can enjoy fresh air, connect with neighbors, and spend time together. Their generosity created a beautiful gathering place that will bring joy to Delta River’s residents for years to come. To The Home Depot Foundation and every volunteer who made this project possible: thank you for making a lasting difference in our community.
YOU MADE 2025 A SUCCESS
OPERATION BACKPACK
Nearly 2,800 students
received backpacks from more than
360 volunteers and donors.
(600 more than 2024)
Hear a special thank you from our team and see your impact in action!
BACKPACKS, HAIRCUTS, AND HOPE AT THE DETROIT ZOO
This year you helped us reimagine OperationBackpack® by creating Backpacks 4 You in partnership with The Detroit Zoo, where families, volunteers, sponsors, and friends joined the incredible experience.
Each child left with a backpack stuffed with school supplies, books from The Molina Foundation, a haircut voucher from Douglas J Salon, and a free Zoo ticket to come back and play.
But here’s what really mattered: 901 kids walked out of the Zoo ready. And across all our Operation Backpack® efforts this year, we reached 2,800 students total.
Ready to learn. Ready to succeed. Ready for their best year yet.
Thanks to you.
ADOPT-A-FAMILY
Over 1,200 adoptions
took place in 2025 with over
750 donors,
providing gifts, and creating a magical holiday season for:
1100+ Families
2500+ Children
40 Veterans
200 Seniors
Hear from a family that had their wishes come true…
“My granddaughter and I would like to thank Melissa and her family for making my granddaughter so happy for Christmas.
We appreciate the gifts. Thank you so much.
God bless your family!”
– Michelle
CALL SAM CHOPPER SHOP
5 years
with over
$100,000
raised to help Michigan veterans in need.
2025 Financial Information
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Side by Side in 2025
Volunteers of America Michigan President and CEO, Aubrey Macfarlane, wanted to say thank you…
Dear Friends and Supporters,
As we welcome a new year filled with promise, we pause to honor the remarkable impact we had together throughout 2025.
Because of your compassion and generosity, Volunteers of America Michigan (VOAMI) continued to stand beside individuals and families across our state. Together, we supported veterans on their path to stability, prepared children for success with essential school supplies, and ensured older adults could remain safe and independent in the comfort of their homes. Each act of support has strengthened Michigan lives—and strengthened our communities.
This past year reminded us once again of the extraordinary power of people coming together. For 129 years, VOA Michigan has been built on the foundation of community partnership, and your support in 2025 has continued this proud legacy. Your partnership has been the driving force behind every milestone, every restored hope, and every brighter tomorrow.
As we look forward, we are energized and inspired by what we can continue to achieve side by side.
Thank you for believing in our mission and for all you made possible in 2025. Here’s to the progress we’ve made and the even greater impact we will create in the year ahead.
With gratitude,
Aubrey Macfarlane
President CEO
Volunteers of America Michigan
