After losing everything during the pandemic, Erica, D’Andre, and their daughter lived in their car and struggled to get by. Thanks to generous support, VOA Michigan helped them rebuild — securing stable housing, job support, and the resources to start anew. Today, D’Andre works nearby, Minty begins school with confidence, and Erica runs a business supporting fellow veterans.
After losing his wife and facing homelessness while raising two young daughters, James felt alone and without a path forward. Thanks to you, James found life-changing support through Volunteers of America Michigan’s programs. Today, he has a stable home, his daughters are thriving, and James is building a bright future for his family. Your generosity gave James the chance to rebuild his life and find hope again.
While battling cancer and facing medical debt, Hilda found sanctuary with Volunteers of America Michigan Because of you, Hilda is able to remain independent and have a place to call her own.
Dustin, a Marine veteran, works for Volunteers of America Michigan (VOAMI) in Grand Rapids as a SERV Assistant Program Manager for other veterans who are in a mental health crisis.
Michael, a Navy Veteran and a Certified Peer Support Specialist for the SERV (Suicide Engagement & Referral for Veterans) uses his experiences, trauma, and personal crisis to help fellow veterans in the midst of a mental health crisis in his role at VOAMI.
After being discharged from the U.S. Army, Jermaine Holloway found himself with nowhere to go. It wasn’t until he arrived at the Detroit Veterans Housing Program (DVHP) that he found comfort and support.
After 25 years, Pamela found the courage to leave an abusive marriage. That’s when you gave her a safe place to land and heal. Because of you, Pamela is thriving and able to inspire others to do the same.
While battling cancer and facing medical debt, Hilda found sanctuary with Volunteers of America Michigan Because of you, Hilda is able to remain independent and have a place to call her own.
YOU helped Harold and other residents just like him find a comfortable home and a sense of family and community with Volunteers of America Michigan.
Dorothy Perkins has been a resident of Volunteers of America Michigan Buena Vista Senior Community since day one. She watched the facility be built from the ground up. After her husband passed away, she turned to VOA for affordable housing.