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 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.
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.
Each January, Volunteers of America Southeast teams across Alabama and Georgia take part in the Point-in-Time Count—an effort that ensures people experiencing homelessness are seen, heard, and counted with dignity. That commitment continues through Project Homeless Connect, where VOA Southeast’s Eagle’s Landing program joins community partners and volunteers to connect individuals to essential services, free of charge. Together, these efforts move communities beyond numbers toward meaningful connection, compassion, and lasting change.
Meet Audrey, a Navy veteran who lives at Highpoint Apartments, one of VOA Southeast’s residences for seniors in need of affordable housing.
When Rainer, a US Air Force veteran, was laid off from his job working on satellite communications for a major U.S. aerospace company, he did what most of us would do. He filed for unemployment, he updated his resume, and he started applying for every job he could find. With a spouse and three teenage daughters to support, the oldest of whom was applying to colleges for next fall, there was no time to lose.
The journey out of housing insecurity doesn’t happen in a day: it’s a long path that requires many helping hands as you’ll see in the case of Michael, a US Marine Corp veteran. With transitional housing, VOA Southeast is able to offer homeless or at-risk veterans a temporary place to live so they can get the foothold they need to make progress.
How does one rebuild a life without basic necessities like transportation or stable housing? For Reuben, an Army veteran, overcoming homelessness meant navigating these challenges with the help of VOA Southeast’s veteran-focused programs. Learn how Reuben found housing, employment, and a renewed sense of independence, thanks to compassionate support from those who understand the unique needs of veterans.
Explore the transformative journey of three veterans at Eagle’s Landing, delving into their compelling stories of resilience and redemption. Through their experiences, gain insight into the comprehensive array of services provided by Eagle’s Landing, ranging from counseling and vocational training to financial management education and access to healthcare.
In November of 2021, Bob, an Army Veteran of 38 years, found himself at a crossroads. Having tragically lost his wife to suicide in August of 2020, he was overwhelmed by grief and struggling to cope with the weight of his loss. It was during this challenging time that Bob sought assistance from the Supportive Assistance for Veteran Families program, recommended by caring staff members at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, Georgia. This marked the beginning of his journey towards healing and hope.