In The News

January 11, 2023
Volunteer Spotlight: Andre

Veteran helping Veterans: How Andre is giving back to his community
November 3, 2022
Volunteers of America Michigan Announces Aubrey Macfarlane as New President and CEO

Volunteers of America Michigan Announces Aubrey Macfarlane as New President and CEO
October 10, 2022
Volunteers of America Michigan awarded VA suicide prevention grant

Volunteers of America Michigan is working with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to prevent Veteran suicide in Michigan.
October 7, 2022
Kristin Benton appointed as Director of Development and Communications

Kristin Benton appointed as Director of Development and Communications of Volunteers of America Michigan.
September 19, 2022
Grand Opening: Saginaw Thrift Store

Volunteers of America Michigan, social services organization, celebrated the grand opening of their Saginaw Thrift Store. They celebrated with a brief ceremony and ribbon cutting prior to the doors opening.
August 10, 2022
Cummins Inc. donates supplies to children heading back to school

Cummins Inc. donates supplies to children heading back to school
April 14, 2022
Representative Cynthia A. Johnson celebrates Julia Tayor's 100th birthday

Representative Cynthia A. Johnson celebrates Julia Tayor's 100th birthday
January 12, 2022
Cloud Cannabis donates to Detroit Veteran Housing Program

Cloud Cannabis Co donates to make a difference for homeless veterans in Detroit.
April 6, 2021
Board Spotlight - Vanassa Owens-Warren

Meet VOA Board Member, Vanassa Owens-Warren
March 25, 2021
2021 Best of the Best Auto Auction

VOAMI hosts it's 2021 Best of the Best Auto Auction in Pontiac, Michigan!
August 10, 2020
After 25 years of service, Board Member, Dave Lemon retires

After 25 years of service, Board Member, Dave Lemon retires.
February 4, 2021
Humanity Heroes serves Detroit's homeless veterans

Humanity Heroes partners with local restaurant Oak & Reel, and warms hearts, provides essentials and a warm meal for Detroit's homeless veterans.
January 5, 2021
Coming Soon: Shop our thrift stores online!

Soon you will be able to shop our VOAMI thrift stores online!
December 18, 2020
A homeless veteran's journey through a global pandemic

You gave a homeless veteran a safe haven in a global pandemic
September 29, 2020
Board Spotlight - Michael Barry

Meet the Volunteers of America Michigan Chairman of the Board, Michael Barry.
July 8, 2020
Thrift Job Fair

Volunteers of America Michigan is excited to welcome new members to our amazing thrift team! We are looking for passionate, customer-driven individuals to work in our store!
June 29, 2020
NEW Thrift Store in Lansing

Volunteers of America Michigan opens the largest thrift store in Lansing, MI, July 1, 2020
June 12, 2020
NOW HIRING for Thrift

Volunteers of America Michigan is excited to welcome new members to our amazing thrift team! We are looking for passionate, customer-driven individuals to work in our store!
March 20, 2020
Neighbors in Need: Meet Van

YOU can support homeless veterans and seniors in need during COVID-19 through Neighbors in Need.
March 13, 2020
Friday Feature: Krista Vergos

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Krista Vergos, Assistant Manager for our Thrift Store in Corunna, Michigan.
March 13, 2020
Corunna Thrift Store Grand Re-Opening Weekend

Volunteers of America Michigan celebrated the Grand Re-Opening of Corunna Thrift Store with community all weekend, complete with a ribbon cutting ceremony, hourly giveaways, food and fun!
March 6, 2020
Friday Feature: Deidra Harris-Thomas

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Deidra Harris-Thomas, our Director of Human Resources.
March 1, 2020
Grand Re-Opening Event: Corunna Thrift Store

Volunteers of America Michigan is excited to introduce their newly updated store to the community. They have recently painted the interior and completed a full re-brand of the store. With all of this in mind, they are inviting the community to come celebrate with them on March 13th for a ribbon cutting. The store will continue the celebrations on the 13th 14th, and 15th with food trucks, giveaways, and more!
February 28, 2020
Friday Feature: Donna Herron

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Donna Herron, Office Assistant/National Car Donations.
February 21, 2020
Friday Feature: Morgan Caudill

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Morgan Caudill, Training & Enrichment Specialist for Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) Program.
February 14, 2020
Friday Feature: Ed Watson

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Ed Watson, our Auto Auction Lot Attendant.
January 31, 2020
Annual Report 2019

In 2019, you made an incredible difference in the lives of the state’s most vulnerable veterans, seniors and families. Here is just a snapshot of the impact you’ve made...
February 7, 2020
Friday Feature: Derynda Winston

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Derynda Winston, Employment Specialist for Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) Program.
January 31, 2020
Friday Feature: Greg Fronizer

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Greg Fronizer, our Chief Financial Officer.
January 24, 2020
Friday Feature: Amanda Diaz

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Amanda Diaz, Outreach Specialist AmeriCorps with the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program.
January 17, 2020
Friday Feature: Mikala Godfrey

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Mikala Godfrey, Veteran Employment Specialist for the Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program.
January 10, 2020
Friday Feature: Justin Cowell

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Justin Cowell, Finance Manager for Auto Sales.
January 3, 2020
Friday Feature: Margo Collins

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Margo Collins,Service Coordinator at Buena Vista Senior Community and McDonald Senior Apartments.
December 27, 2019
Friday Feature: Terry Taylor, Sr.

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Terry Taylor, Sr., Operations Manager for the Detroit Veterans Housing Program.
December 20, 2019
Friday Feature: Helen Beamer

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Helen Beamer, a Call Center Specialist for the Adopt A Family Program.
December 13, 2019
Friday Feature: Sam O. Gbadamosi

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Sam O. Gbadamosi, Director of Operations-Housing.
December 7, 2019
Holidays of Hope 2019

What a wonderful evening it was at The Henry Ford Museum celebrating this year's Holidays of Hope event. Thank you to all who joined us in raising critical funds who need it most.
December 6, 2019
Friday Feature: Kathleen Erickson

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Kathleen Erickson, Board Liaison and Executive Assistant.
November 29, 2019
Friday Feature: Jeff Houpt

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Jeff Houpt, a Call Center Specialist for the Adopt A Family Program.
November 22, 2019
Friday Feature: Bryan Troyer

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Bryan Troyer, Kitchen Manager for The Call Sam Kitchen for Veterans.
November 15, 2019
Friday Feature: Christie Wick-Trombley

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Christie Wick-Trombley, Shift Manager for our Thrift Store in Burton, Michigan.
November 15, 2019
Gardner-White furnishes veteran's new home

Gardner-White furnishes veteran's new home after being homeless.
November 11, 2019
Veterans Day Luncheon 2019

We were joined by over 20 volunteers this Veterans Day to thank our heroes for their service.
November 8, 2019
Friday Feature: Diandra Gourlay

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Diandra Gourlay, Program Manager for Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) Program.
November 1, 2019
Friday Feature: Misty Hayes

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Misty Hayes, Store Manager for our Thrift Store in Burton, Michigan.
October 25, 2019
Friday Feature: Stephanie Doud

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Stephanie Doud, our Director of Operation Systems Integration.
October 18, 2019
Friday Feature: Brandy Sturgeon

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Brandy Sturgeon, our Thrift Administrative Coordinator.
October 11, 2019
Friday Feature: Joseph Rodgers

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Joseph Rodgers, a Service Coordinator for Supportive Services for Veteran Families.
October 11, 2019
Grand Re-Opening: Burton Thrift Store

Volunteers of America Michigan, social services organization, celebrated the grand re-opening of their Burton Thrift Store. They celebrated with a brief ceremony and ribbon cutting prior to the doors opening.
October 8, 2019
Congresswoman Tlaib Tours New Thrift Store | Westland, MI

Congresswoman Tlaib joined Volunteers of America Michigan staff for a tour of their newest thrift store on October 8, 2019. During the tour, staff explained the process from donations to the sales floor and how we serve our neighbors in need through the process!
October 4, 2019
Friday Feature: Denise Cenance

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Denise Cenance, our Housing Compliance Manager.
October 2, 2019
Grand Re-Opening Event: Burton Thrift Store

Volunteers of America Michigan is excited to introduce their newly updated store to the community. They have recently finished the flooring, upgraded lighting, painted the interior and exterior, along with rolling out a full re-brand of the store. With all of this in mind, they are inviting the community to come celebrate with them on October 11th for a ribbon cutting. The store will continue the celebrations on the 11th and 12th with food trucks, face painting, giveaways, and more!
October 1, 2019
Congresswoman Dingell visits Heritage Park Senior Village

The Seniors at Heritage Park welcomed Rep. Debbie Dingell in Taylor, MI. The Congresswoman joined us for a tour took the time to meet with residents.
September 27, 2019
Friday Feature: Peter Hanna

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Peter Hanna, Operations Manager for our Thrift Store in Westland, Michigan.
September 27, 2019
Grand Opening: Westland Thrift Store

Volunteers of America Michigan, social services organization, celebrated the grand opening of their Westland Thrift Store. They celebrated with a brief ceremony and ribbon cutting prior to the doors opening.
September 20, 2019
Friday Feature: Kim Salama

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Kim Salama, a Call Center Specialist for the Adopt A Family Program.
September 9, 2019
Westland Thrift Store Coming Soon!

Volunteers of America Michigan announces their fifth thrift store will be opening in Westland, MI in late September of 2019.
September 6, 2019
Friday Feature: Jennifer Sena

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Jennifer Sena, Program Assistant for the Detroit Veterans Housing Program.
September 1, 2019
Now Hiring for Thrift!

Among its many services, Volunteers of America Michigan currently operates four Thrift stores across Michigan, and we are excited to expand our Thrift Store footprint to the Metro Detroit area! We are pleased to announce the GRAND OPENING of our fifth Thrift Store in Westland!! We are looking for individuals who are customer focused and poised to deliver exemplary customer service at our 46,373 sq. foot Thrift store and warehouse.
August 30, 2019
Friday Feature: Brandon Frierson

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Brandon Frierson, a Senior Service Coordinator for Supportive Services for Veteran Families.
August 23, 2019
Friday Feature: Kathy Adams

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Kathy Adams, Office Manager at Heritage Park Senior Village.
August 16, 2019
Friday Feature: Hannah Patton

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Hannah Patton, one of our Service Coordinators for Support Service for Veteran Families.
August 28, 2019
HEROFEST 2019

VOAMI partnered with Lansing VCAT Region 7 and hosted the first annual HeroFest 2019 at the Lugnut Stadium.
August 9, 2019
Friday Feature: Hawa Massaquoi-Carter

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Hawa Massaquoi-Carter, Services Navigator for Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) Program.
August 2, 2019
Friday Feature: Peter Green Jr.

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Peter Green Jr., one of our Service Coordinators for Support Service for Veteran Families.
July 26, 2019
Friday Feature: Joy Suits

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Joy Suits, Community Administrator for Delta River Senior Village.
July 31, 2019
Vickie's story

Learn how your donations changed Vickie's life.
July 19, 2019
Friday Feature: Tyler Sisson

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Tyler Sisson, Senior Employment Specialist for the Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program.
July 12, 2019
Friday Feature: Cindy Blair

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Cindy Blair, Staff Accountant.
June 28, 2019
Friday Feature: Darrel Butcher

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Darrel Butcher, Employment Specialists for the Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program.
June 21, 2019
Friday Feature: Amy Coombs

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Amy Coombs, Program Assistant for the Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program.
June 15, 2019
MRCC Charity Auction

MRCC to host a charity auction on September 14 to benefit homeless veterans, seniors, and struggling families.
June 14, 2019
Friday Feature: Matt Gregg

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Matt Gregg, Data and Compliance Manager.
June 7, 2019
Friday Feature: Lisa Ash

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Lisa Ash, our Support Specialist for Support Service for Veteran Families.
May 30, 2019
Comerica Bank Memorial Day Dedication

For Memorial Day, Comerica Bank served those who served their country.
May 31, 2019
Friday Feature: Raphael A. Tramble, LLMSW

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Raphael A. Tramble, LLMSW, Senior Employment Specialist for Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) Program.
May 24, 2019
Friday Feature: Emily Assenmacher

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Emily Assenmacher, Program Assistant for the Detroit Veterans Housing Program.
May 24, 2019
Volume 1 | Issue 1 | Spring 2019

The first volume of our Connections newsletter is here. Detailing stories across the state of the lives changed through your support. Learn more about US Army Veteran, Brian; read about how your donations gave a senior their very first home or how a female veteran received rapid re-housing support because of you.
May 17, 2019
Friday Feature: Shirley Vincent

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Shirley Vincent, Service Coordinator for Oak Village Square Apartments.
May 10, 2019
Friday Feature: Danilo Tuazon Jr.

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Danilo Tuazon Jr., Assistant Program Manager for Supportive Services for Veteran Families in Detroit.
May 10, 2019
Celebration to End Veteran Homelessness

Volunteers of America Michigan was honored at the Celebration to End Veteran Homelessness in Lansing on Tuesday, May 6th, 2019.
May 3, 2019
Friday Feature: Jill Holling

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Jill Holling, Administrative Assistant - Housing Management.
April 26, 2019
Friday Feature: Dan Anderson

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Dan Anderson, our Auto Sales Senior Lot Manager.
April 19, 2019
Friday Feature: Meghan Hetherton

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Meghan Hetherton, one of our Service Coordinators for Supportive Services for Veteran Families.
April 12, 2019
Friday Feature: Denise Ward

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Denise Ward, our Payroll and Benefits Specialist.
April 11, 2019
Volunteer Spotlight: Andrea

To celebrate National Volunteer Week, we are highlighting a stand out volunteer every day this week. Meet Andrea, a volunteer who's life goal is to make a difference in the world.
April 10, 2019
Volunteer Spotlight: Jeff

To celebrate National Volunteer Week, we are highlighting a stand out volunteer every day this week. Meet Jeff, a volunteer who's experience cultivated healing in his own heart.
April 9, 2019
Volunteer Spotlight: Staff Sergeant Jordan

To celebrate National Volunteer Week, we are highlighting a stand out volunteer every day this week. Meet Staff Sergeant Jordan, a volunteer who came in unexpectedly and steps up at every opportunity.
April 8, 2019
Volunteer Spotlight: Caroline

To celebrate National Volunteer Week, we are highlighting a stand out volunteer every day this week. Meet Caroline, a volunteer who has always gone above and beyond.
April 5, 2019
Friday Feature: Heath Smith

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Heath Smith, Senior Veteran Employment Specialist for the Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program.
April 1, 2019
Best of the Best Auction

We have saved the best of the best to auction off all in one day. Join us in Pontiac on Saturday, April 13th to take home one of the best!
March 11, 2019
Annual Report 2018

In 2018, you made an incredible difference in the lives of the state’s most vulnerable veterans, seniors and families. Here is just a snapshot of the impact you’ve made...
March 29, 2019
Friday Feature: Jeff Raudebaugh

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Jeff Raudebaugh, Assistant Program Manager for Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) Program.
March 22, 2019
Friday Feature: Ronda Hall

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Ronda Hall, Clinical Case Manager for the Detroit Veterans Housing Program.
March 15, 2019
Friday Feature: Maggie Kramer

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Maggie Kramer, Service Coordinator for Coventry Place Apartments and Heritage Park Senior Village
March 8, 2019
Friday Feature: Forrest Sanders

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Forrest Sanders, Case Monitor for the Detroit Veterans Housing Program.
February 1, 2019
Friday Feature: Patrick Lothamer

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Patrick Lothamer, Senior Manager of Veteran Coordinated Services.
February 22, 2019
Friday Feature: Kaitlin Shelby

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Kaitlin Shelby, Data and Creative Lead.
February 15, 2019
Friday Feature: Emmanuel Turner

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Emmanuel Turner, Senior Staff Accountant.
February 8, 2019
Friday Feature: Steven Ward

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Steven Ward, Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program Manager.
February 1, 2019
Friday Feature: Maia Cross

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Maia Cross, our Human Resources Generalist.
January 25, 2019
Friday Feature: Chris Myers

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Chris Myers, Director of Information Technology.
January 18, 2019
Friday Feature: Tadzia Lett

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Tadzia Lett, SSVF Service Coordinator.
December 14, 2018
Friday Feature: John Eynon

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features John Eynon, Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program Manger.
December 7, 2018
Friday Feature: Shannon Miller

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Shannon Miller, District Manager of Thrift.
November 30, 2018
Friday Feature: Mya

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Mya, Adopt A Family Program Specialist.
November 23, 2018
Friday Feature: Carol Smith Dixon

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Carol Smith Dixon, Vice President of Human Resources.
November 16, 2018
Friday Feature: Bruce Johnson

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Bruce Johnson, Detroit Veterans Housing Program Case Manager.
November 9, 2018
Friday Feature: Brad Atchison

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Brad Atchison, Senior Director of Social Services.
November 2, 2018
Friday Feature: Enrique Flores

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Enrique Flores, our Maintenance Supervisor at McDonald Senior Apartments.
October 26, 2018
Friday Feature: Bindi Shah

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Bindi Shah, our Adopt A Family Lead.
October 19, 2018
Friday Feature: Juliana Yousif

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Juliana Yousif, our Financial Controller.
October 12, 2018
Friday Feature: Darius Harris

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Darius Harris, our Thrift Warehouse Manager.
October 5, 2018
Friday Feature: Randi Robinson

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Randi Robinson, Detroit Veterans Housing Program Case Manager and Supportive Services for Veteran Families Service Coordinator.
September 28, 2018
Friday Feature: Tamara Williams

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Tamara Williams, one of our HPOG Employment Specialists.
September 21, 2018
Friday Feature: Jamie Hennessy

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Jamie Hennessy, our Senior Veteran Employment Specialist.
September 14, 2018
Operation Backpack 2018

Operation Backpack® is the back-to-school drive that collects and distributes new backpacks full of grade-specific supplies to thousands of homeless and at-risk children across the state of Michigan.
September 14, 2018
Friday Feature: Carol Holland

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Carol Holland, our Administrative Office Coordinator.
September 7, 2018
Friday Feature: Anna Bullock

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Anna Bullock, our Community Administrator at Liberty Commons Apartments and Townhomes.
September 6, 2018
Arts, Beats, & Eats 2018

A little rain couldn't hold us back! We had SUCH a fun time with volunteers at Arts, Beats, & Eats last weekend. We got to see unique pieces of art, eat some amazing food, and dance the night away. A portion of the proceeds from this event will go towards Volunteers of America Michigan social services. A huge thank you to everyone that came out on Saturday! See ya next year!
August 31, 2018
Friday Feature: Tommy Wilson

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Tommy Wilson, our Lead Cook for the Detroit Veterans Housing Program.
August 17, 2018
Friday Feature: Kim Hughes

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Kim Hughes, our Construction and Maintenance Manager.
August 3, 2018
Friday Feature: Sharon Dade

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Sharon Dade, Vice President of Social Services.
July 27, 2018
Friday Feature: Julie Shaltry

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Julie Shaltry, Social Services Clinical Director
July 20, 2018
Friday Feature: Chad Forsyth

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Chad Forsyth, HPOG Program Manager
July 13, 2018
Friday Feature: Lorraine Waterloo

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Lorraine Waterloo, Operations Manager for Auto Sales
July 10, 2018
MGM Grand Detroit Veteran's BBQ

MGM Grand Detroit hosted a BBQ for our veterans and staff to show their appreciation for their service.
July 5, 2018
Friday Feature: Dawn Revyn

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Dawn Revyn, Director of Community Housing for Southeast Michigan
June 29, 2018
Friday Feature: Michele Watkins

Our Friday Feature highlights staff from different departments to help you get to know who we are a bit better. This week features Michele Watkins, Vice President of Housing
May 26, 2018
15th Annual Capital Area Stand Down

Volunteers of America, partnered with The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, hosted the 15th Annual Capital Area Stand Down event at Adado Riverfront Park in Lansing, Michigan.
February 14, 2018
Photos from Homeless No More 2018

It was a wonderful night of the Greater Lansing community showing its support for Our Neighbors, Our Family at the seventh annual Homeless No More Fundraiser.
December 28, 2017
The untold stories of Volunteers of America Michigan

You know our core mission: Sheltering the homeless, feeding the hungry, connecting the hurting to medical and dental care. Housing the most vulnerable. Finding jobs for homeless veterans. And yet there is so much more that goes on behind the scenes.
December 2, 2017
Photos: Holidays of Hope 2017

More than 200 people gathered for our annual Holidays of Hope fundraiser on Saturday, December 2, coming together on behalf of struggling families, poor seniors and homeless veterans. It is a serious cause, but the event also was a celebration of the generosity of attendees. For the second year, the main event of the night was a chefs challenge, where three chefs competed to create a winning dessert in 30 minutes. Thank you to all who attended and participated.
February 13, 2018
Our Neighbors. Our Family. Homeless No More 2018

For people just getting by, a broken-down car or illness can throw their fragile lives into chaos. But there remains a light of hope. It is found at Volunteers of America Michigan. Homeless No More helps keep that light shining.
October 5, 2017
Photos: 2017 Veteran Tribute Honoring Major General Gregory J. Vadnais

The 2017 Veteran Tribute recognized the life of service of Major General Gregory J. Vadnais, The Adjutant General and Director of Military and Veteran Affairs for the state of Michigan. In accepting the award, General Vadnais commented: "This is for all my soldiers and airmen," dedicating the recognition on behalf of those who follow his leadership.
June 27, 2017
Summer is no vacation for homeless families

At a time when many families are making plans for summer vacation, others are more concerned with bigger issues: Where are they going to live? Volunteers of America Michigan has seen growing numbers of families dealing with homelessness after schools let out for the summer.
June 8, 2017
Detroit Veteran Tribute 2017

Volunteers of America Michigan is proud to recognize U.S. Senator Gary Peters for his service both as a sailor and civilian at the first ever Detroit Veteran Tribute.
May 24, 2017
Photos from the 2017 Capital Area Stand Down for Homeless Veterans & Lansing Community Connect

Another Capital Area Stand Down for Homeless Veterans is in the books! Thank you to all the volunteers, agencies, donors and participants who made this a great success. This was the 14th Stand Down organized by Volunteers of America Michigan, and the second year we combined the event with Lansing Community Connect. We served hundreds of meals, and connected people with at least 60 agencies. The rain threatened but never materialized. It was a great day!
May 23, 2017
VOA's Got Talent!

Talented signer visits VOAMI Burton Thrift Store
February 14, 2017
Smiles all around: Delta Dental Clinic opens

Oral health will no longer be out of reach for the thousands served by Volunteers of America Michigan. This is what was celebrated at the grand opening February 14th of the Delta Dental Clinic at the VOA’s homeless service center in Lansing.
February 9, 2017
Homeless No More 2017: Photos

Volunteers of America Michigan supporters gathered for the sixth Homeless No More event on February 9, and proved once again why we call them the Family that Never Quits. With generous hearts and a sense of community, they came out on a cold winter's night and showed how they care for the least of their neighbors in the Lansing area. Thank you everyone who made this our most successful Homeless No More yet!
December 15, 2016
Early-season arctic blast hits homeless hard; VOAMI responds with overtime, volunteers and prayers

The homeless and vulnerable face life-threatening conditions with an early and sustained arctic blast. Volunteers of America Michigan's shelter and homeless service center in Lansing is responding, but already is being pushed to limits typically seen in the depths of winter.
June 14, 2016
Tireless mattress delivery team provides rest for weary

It is a great achievement when clients move into housing. But most of them start with almost zero possessions, the kind of basic necessities most of us take for granted: Pots, pans, blankets. They often resort to sleeping on the floor, using sheets, swimming toys, blow-up mattresses, even newspapers. That's where this special group of volunteers comes in, delivering mattresses and furnishings to the newly housed.
June 1, 2016
Joining Forces: Capital Area Stand Down and Community Connect

A free, one-stop service fair for veterans and people who are homeless or at-risk of being homeless. Attendees are connected with services such as job help, vision testing, education and training, haircuts and much more.
May 3, 2016
The VOAMI Chefs Charity Challenge takes on the D!

Photos from the first Chefs Charity Challenge to take place in Detroit at our Veterans Housing Program on May 3, 2016.
March 3, 2016
MSU basketball player Colby Wollenman helps people connect with medical care

Colby Wollenman came to MSU from a tiny town in Wyoming, intending only to study pre-med. He ended up as a walk-on to Tom Izzo's basketball team, earning an athletic scholarship and a 3.98 GPA. He also made an impression at the area's largest homeless service center, where he helped Volunteers of America Michigan clients connect with health care through the Sparrow Medical Group clinic on site.
February 11, 2016
Photos from Homeless No More 2016

Photos from our Lansing fundraiser, Homeless No More, held February 11, 2016
December 9, 2015
Coventry Place residents work to recover from fire

A December 9th fire at Coventry Place apartments in Redford left four seniors homeless and caused significant damage to the apartments and belongings of many others. Volunteers of America's insurance and government agencies will cover the structural damage. However, with very little income and no renter's insurance, many Coventry Place residents will struggle to recover. However, you can help.
December 9, 2015
Grand opening of Heritage Park Senior Village

The grand opening of Heritage Park Senior Village, one of the last projects in the nation completed under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Supportive Housing for the Elderly program.
December 8, 2015
Photos from 2015 Christmas Party for Homeless Veterans

Annual Christmas party for homeless veterans in Lansing organized by Joe Wright and his wife, Chris.
December 5, 2015
Photos from Holidays of Hope 2015

Photos from the Holidays of Hope 2015 celebration and fundraiser, December 5th, 2015, at The Henry in Dearborn.
December 1, 2015
Giving thanks for a labor of love: hundreds of handmade rosaries

Volunteers of America Michigan recently honored the work of Virginia Grecu, who has hand-tied hundreds of Armed Services Holy Rosaries for free distribution to members of the military, the ill, the homeless, and anyone in need of the comfort of prayer.
December 9, 2015
Grand Opening of Heritage Park Senior Village

Join us for the grand opening celebration for Heritage Park Senior Village, a 77-unit apartment community in Taylor, Michigan.
February 11, 2016
Homeless No More 2016: All Walks of Life

Homeless No More 2016 is the most important fundraiser of the year for Volunteers of America Michigan. This will be the fifth year for the event, which has provided thousands of life-saving and life-changing services through the years.
October 1, 2015
2015 Veteran Tribute

Photos from the 2015 Veteran Tribute honoring Jim Dunn Jr., decorated Vietnam War veteran and Deputy Director of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
August 26, 2015
Chefs Charity Challenge: Round 2 Results

Three chefs gathered for Round 2 of our Chefs Charity Challenge to prepare a meal in the kitchen where we serve 130,000 meals a year. A live audience watched the action.
December 5, 2015
Holidays of Hope 2015

Fundraising event held every year the first Saturday of December to support Volunteers of America Michigan's work with vulnerable families, seniors and veterans.
June 18, 2015
Chefs Charity Challenge

Three Lansing-area chefs competed to create a main course and dessert in 45 minutes, using the ingredients from our homeless shelter pantry.
May 20, 2015
Capital Area Stand Down 2015

Photos from the 12th Capital Area Stand Down organized by Volunteers of America Michigan.