Ben Singleton Center
Grant & Per Diem Programs (GPD)Ben Singleton Center
1800 Danese Court
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Program Contact
Cheana Leon
Program Manager
(904) 239-5790
Office Address: 6015 Chester Circle, 103B
Jacksonville, FL 32217
Office Hours: 8 AM to 4 PM
Program Overview
The Ben Singleton Center GPD program provides transitional housing and supportive services to homeless Veterans to stabilize and prepare them for a life of independence. Program fees are based on income. Veterans are able to stay in the program for up to two years. Volunteers of America of Florida is a 501c3 nonprofit with results-driven programming which is measured through outcomes. 90% of all participants successfully transition to independent housing.
Qualifications for this Program
- Must be a male, 18 years or older
- Must be a Veteran with General, Other, or Honorable Discharge
- Must be homeless or in danger of becoming homeless
Requirements to Stay in the Program
- Remain clean and sober
- Be involved in meaningful activities and volunteer in the community
- Attend all medical and behavioral health appointments
- If applicable, pay program fee monthly.
Year Established
1998
Services Provided
- Case Management
- Individual and Group Psychotherapy
- Development and follow-up with Individual Life Plan
- In-service and post-service referrals
- Therapeutic treatment for Veterans recovering from substance disorders
- Aftercare services
- Family engagement and education
- Monthly events
- Complimentary laundry facilities on site
Funding Partners
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)
Ben Singleton Center
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Operation Cover Up is designed to provide new, clean sheets for service members and needy veterans. We provide these sheets to veterans and deployed service members in order to offer a simple c…Thank you Miami Dolphins!
Our Veterans are having a wonderful time at Training Camp. Its so great to see the Vets smiling after all they’ve been through. We even ran into the President & CEO, #TomGarfinkel during the facility tour. Thank you again for the VIP treatment.
A special thank you to Jamie & Erika with the #Miami Dolphins for making today happen!!
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Later this week #VOAFL Miami, Florida team members will begin to assemble uniforms and backpacks full of supplies for formerly homeless children in our program. This wouldn't be possible without the support of our amazing donors!
There is still time to contribute to this extremely important cause. Allow students to begin school with everything they need!
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#HappyFriday!!! #VOAFL teams around the state have been gathering and celebrating the many lives they successfully impact. While it's not always easy to serve Florida's most vulnerable, we believe in our participants and believe everyone deserves to live a life of independence. We couldn't do any of this without your support!
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Shout out and THANK YOU to Jessica for her generous donation of 20 backpacks FULL of supplies for #VOAFL children heading back to school next week!
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Sadly, the #VOAFL pantry at the #Hillsborough program is empty and we need your help. #NSU has graciously allowed us to place a donation box in the front entrance for easy access to drop off suggested items. These donations will go on to assist previously homeless Tampa Veterans and their family. Anything you can give will be much appreciated!
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Please join us in prayer as we have learned about the passing of American Legion Post 57 Post Commander, Arthur Lowes. Art was a tremendous supporter of #VOAFL Lake City, Florida & we are grateful. Art will be missed, but not forgotten.
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Items can be dropped off at:
Miami, Florida program, 1492 W Flagler St. Miami, FL 33135
Support Center: 405 Central Ave, Suite 100 St. Petersburg, FL 33701.
THANK YOU all who have donated thus far!
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#VOAFL continues to pray and think about Demi Lovato as she works on her sobriety. Demi explains on her Instagram account, "What I've learned is that this illness is not something that disappears or fades with time. It is something I must continue to overcome and have not done yet."
Many participants come to Volunteers of America of Florida with this same struggle and we are ready to assist. Thanks to Lutheran Services Florida we can offer a "Realizing Recovery" program. This program assist's participants dealing with barriers to recovery and identifying coping mechanisms that promote both responsibility and self-determination in their choices. This is only one of many services we provide, please take a look at our website for additional information: voaflorida.org/
Find out more from this article by CNN.
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Demi Lovato speaks out for first time since apparent overdose
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Pop star Demi Lovato addressed fans for the first time since her apparent drug overdose last month.This past Saturday team members from the #VOAFL Cocoa program attended the Palm Bay Cold Night Shelter Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. We are extremely honored to be part of this collaboration to assist homeless individuals, especially on these cold nights.
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Palm Bay church designated as cold weather shelter
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Palm Bay may have a solution for homeless during the coldDonate now to change a life forever