Season of Caring is coming! Get ready to join VOA Southeast and FOX10 in sharing toys, food and holiday joy with neighbors in need.

What Is Cartober 2026? Cartober is a nationwide October campaign that highlights the power of vehicle donations. A car that sits unused in a driveway may still have significant value. Through Cartober 2026, that vehicle can become funding for nonprofit programs that help individuals, families and communities. Donating also offers a convenient alternative to selling, repairing or storing a vehicle you no longer need. Instead, you can give it a new purpose while supporting a cause that matters to you. How Your Vehicle Donation Helps VOA Southeast is a ministry of service dedicated to helping people reach their full potential….

After more than 10 years in recovery, volunteer Lisa Toor helps pregnant women and mothers at Pines Family Campus see that a different future is possible.

During Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, September 13–19, VOA Southeast celebrates the people whose work reaches far beyond the services they provide. Every day, DSPs help people engage with the world around them, pursue their interests, build relationships and take their place in the communities they call home. A Life Is Bigger Than a Program Support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities has changed considerably over the generations. For much of American history, people with disabilities were separated from community life. Often, they lived in large institutions with little control over where they went, what they did or how…

At Eagle’s Landing, VOA Southeast helps veterans build stability one step at a time.
Safe housing is the first step. However, lasting progress requires much more. Veterans also need daily essentials, health resources, and consistent support.
That is why community partners support veterans in powerful ways at Eagle’s Landing. Their support strengthens the work happening every day.

As a Direct Support Professional with VOA Southeast, Crystal Holifield recently received recognition on a national stage during ANCOR Connect ’26, held in April of this year. Crystal’s recognition reflects the meaningful impact of the care, support, and person-centered approach she brings to her work every day.

Behind the programs, services, and support that VOA Southeast provides every day is a foundation that has to work—systems, tools, and infrastructure that allow that work to happen consistently and effectively. Over the past several months, a group of students from the University of South Alabama’s School of Computing helped strengthen that foundation in a meaningful way. 

Jeffery is a valued employee at the Riverview Plaza Hotel, where his reliability and strong work ethic help keep operations running smoothly each day. Like many individuals with disabilities, finding the right fit in the workplace wasn’t always easy.

During The Hiller Companies’ annual Leadership Summit, leaders assembled Welcome Home Kits for veterans served by VOA Southeast who are transitioning into stable housing. VOA Southeast joined the effort, offering a firsthand look at how its programs support veterans and families across the Southeast.

On March 8 we celebrate 130 years of Volunteers of America — a major milestone in a legacy of compassion. Founded in 1896 by Ballington and Maud Booth, VOA’s mission to reach and uplift people in need drives action from coast to coast. At VOA Southeast, we are committed to carrying that mission forward, working every day to transform lives across Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi.