Army veteran Rudy Gadison fell behind on rent and became homeless after his service. Today, he’s working in our veterans’ kitchen in Detroit and giving back.

An 80-year-old Army veteran was sleeping in a chair at a shelter. VOA Michigan connected her with housing, and today she has her own place on Detroit’s west side.

Trunk R Treat and Freaky Friday savings at VOA Michigan Thrift, a record-breaking Operation Backpack season serving 3,000+ students, volunteers assembling hygiene kits for veterans, and Adopt a Family opening early so you can help brighten the holidays.

Operation Backpack’s national impact on back-to-school dreams, affordable housing communities bringing seniors and veterans together, a fresh partnership feeding veterans in need, MI Thrift’s live shopping fun, and ways to give monthly that make year-round difference.

VOA Michigan partnered with the Detroit Zoo for an annual backpack giveaway, sending students off to the new school year with new supplies. Watch how the community came together to help local families.

Volunteers of America Michigan is celebrating National Thrift Shop Day on August 17 with 25% off and hourly raffles at all seven locations. Every purchase helps support veterans housing and community programs.

Operation Backpack 2026 is back and we need your help to make sure it is a success. Hear more about it on Fox 2 Detroit!

Something new is coming to VOA Michigan Thrift! Now you can shop from the comfort of home with our live WhatNot store. Hear more about it on Fox 2 Detroit!

VOA Michigan’s July Newsletter: joyful moments in senior housing, new veterans programs, Operation Backpack’s urgent need, and the launch of MI Thrift.