After losing his brother and struggling with grief, depression, and addiction, Army veteran Tim found himself at a breaking point. Seeking help through the VA eventually led him to VOA Southeast’s Eagle’s Landing, where he found more than temporary housing—he found structure, support, and a community of fellow veterans who understood his journey.
At The Millennium Center, women are planting seeds of healing every day. They are learning to trust themselves again. They are rebuilding relationships. They are strengthening their coping skills. They are reconnecting with their children. They are discovering that their past does not define their future.
VOA Southeast proudly celebrated the graduation of 10 students from Project SEARCH, a life-changing transition-to-work program for young adults with disabilities. The ceremony honored not only the graduates’ accomplishments over the past year, but also the partnerships, mentorship, and determination that helped prepare them for meaningful futures in the workforce and their communities.
There was plenty of laughter, teamwork, and muddy hands at VOA Southeast’s Community Enrichment Center during this year’s United Way Day of Caring — and the impact reached far beyond the garden beds.
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.
At Eagle’s Landing, a transitional housing program for veterans, a simple garden is doing more than growing food—it’s cultivating healing, purpose, and connection. What began as a grant-funded project has become a meaningful part of daily life for the veterans who tend it.
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.