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In April 2024, the NFL Draft brought a wave of excitement to Detroit, but the impact extended far beyond the football field. Among the highlights was the heartwarming volunteer work by Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta and New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye at our Detroit Veterans Housing Program (DVHP). Their dedication and generosity have left a lasting impression on our community. The event, organized in collaboration with Lowe’s Home Improvement and the Bob Woodruff Foundation, aimed to enhance the living conditions for veterans residing at our facility. Sam LaPorta and Drake Maye, along with local Lowe’s Red Vest…

“You don’t want to let anyone know that you are going through anything. I was so used to caring for myself… and when I fell on hard times it was difficult to ask for help.” – Larry, United States Army Veteran On November 12, Gardner-White Furniture showed up in one of the biggest ways possible. Rewind to last year, when United States Army Veteran, Larry, found himself without a job, without a home, and no support system. After Larry returned home from serving in Operation Desert Storm, he struggled to acclimate in civilian life because he was unknowingly suffering from PTSD and…

Veteran helping Veterans: How Andre is giving back to his community.

Volunteers of America Michigan Announces Aubrey Macfarlane as New President and CEO

Volunteers of America Michigan is working with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to prevent Veteran suicide in Michigan.

Volunteers of America Michigan, social services organization, celebrated the grand opening of their Saginaw Thrift Store in Saginaw, MI. They celebrated with a brief ceremony and ribbon cutting prior to the doors opening.

Cummins Inc. donates supplies to children heading back to school through Volunteers of America Michigan’s Operation Backpack® Program.

Representative Cynthia A. Johnson helped Volunteers of America Michigan celebrate Julia Tayor’s 100th birthday, a senior resident at Oak Village Apartments.

Cloud Cannabis Co donated to Volunteers of America Michigan to make a difference for homeless veterans in Detroit.

After 25 years of service, Board Member, Dave Lemon retires.