Meet John Eads, the Director of Youth Services at Light of the City, a front-line, hands-on ministry run by VOA Southeast to reach out to at-risk youth in Baldwin County, AL, through free, year-round after school enrichment and Bible study programs. Since 2008, the program has filled a crucial gap in the county’s lower-income communities, providing tutoring, enrichment, and an array of other services to children and families through a year-round after-school program and an annual seven-week summer camp.

Trenton, GA– On Thursday, July 18, 2024, VOA Southeast hosted the Celebrate Me Prom, for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Northwest Georgia, which took place at the beautiful Coal City Bluff from 5:00-8:00 pm. This special event was a resounding success thanks to the generous support of local businesses and community members. 

Mobile, AL – Helping Families Initiative (HFI), a vital program of VOA Southeast founded by former district attorney John Tyson, has received a significant funding increase from the state of Alabama.

Meet Faith, a 20-year-old from Mobile, AL and recent graduate of Project SEARCH, a one-year transitional program for high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program pairs recent high school grads with job coaches for professional development so they can find a job after they’re finished with school.

Mobile, AL – On Friday, June 14th, VOA Southeast had the honor of hosting Kimberly Bell from United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) at our corporate office. Kimberly shared insights into the profound impact of UWSWA’s annual giving campaign on our local community.

This month’s impact story focuses on Bryant “Bo” Laduke, a 53-year-old man who, with the help of VOA Southeast, managed to turn his life around by fighting back against his substance use disorder. All his life, Bo has struggled with addiction, just one of many types of persistent mental disorders that VOA Southeast addresses through affordable housing, personal care assistance, supported employment, and other programs aimed at providing support and community integration.

Enterprise, AL –April 10, 2024 ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington for community-based disability services providers, has announced that Destiny Flowers, a direct support professional at Volunteers of America (VOA) Southeast, has been named the recipient of the ANCOR’s 2024 DSP of the Year award.

Two years ago, Hanna Parker’s independence seemed improbable. Deaf and intellectually disabled, she relied heavily on her mother. But when illness raised questions about Hanna’s future care, VOA Southeast intervened. Through personalized programs, Hanna flourished, despite initial challenges. Today, she enjoys autonomy, guided by her choices and support. Read her story here.

Read Rob Roger’s inspirational message for the month of March 2024 – The Dirty Glass

Read Rob Roger’s inspirational message for the month of February 2024 – The Starfish