Nearly a year into the housing experiment, residents feel transformed
Since Valentine’s Day, the Tampa Bay Times has chronicled the #VOAF Innovare housing journey. Don’t miss the seventh installment in the series read it here.
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From the frontline to the home front: How some veterans are overcoming homelessness
Discover Walter McMillian’s journey from homeless veteran battling substance abuse to rebuilding his life, as featured in the Pensacola News Journal. Highlighted are the pivotal roles of Waterfront Mission and VOAF Pensacola Veterans Village in his transformation, showcasing the power of dedicated support for veterans in transition.
Punta Gorda Veterans Village helping veterans during the holidays
Join WINK News as they uncover the heartwarming efforts of Punta Gorda Veterans Village in bringing joy and support to veterans during the holiday season.
At the housing experiment, tension grows between formerly homeless and “regulars”
Join the Tampa Bay Times in the sixth installment of an occasional series as they follow residents’ emotional and transformative journey at Innovare VOAF’s new affordable housing development.
Six months into St. Pete’s housing experiment, enforcing rules and measuring success
Join the Tampa Bay Times in the Fifth installment of an occasional series as they follow residents’ emotional and transformative journey at Innovare VOAF’s new affordable housing development.
Marion County volunteers uplift rehoused veterans through beautification project
By Nicole Griffin | Spectrum News 13 “Homeless veterans in the area has doubled, maybe even tripled, but the thing I see most, I have been doing this for 18 years and the thing that I see coming around now is seeing more and more homeless veterans that are seniors guys that are in their 60s, 70s and 80s who, because of the increase in rent are able to keep their housing, they wind up getting evicted, having to leave because they can’t pay it,” Locklear said.
SOME THRIVE, SOME STRUGGLE AS FORMERLY HOMELESS RESIDENTS ADAPT TO ST. PETE APARTMENTS
Join the Tampa Bay Times in the fourth installment of an occasional series as they follow residents’ emotional and transformative journey at Innovare VOAF’s new affordable housing development.
Formerly homeless St. Pete residents mark milestones in housing experiment
Witness the poignant milestones and gritty challenges in the third installment of an occasional series by the Tampa Bay Times.
A St. Petersburg housing experiment is 2 months old. Here’s how it’s going.
Explore the second installment of the Tampa Bay Times series at Innovare apartments. Here, residents engage in a cooking class to learn budget-friendly recipes and connect with neighbors.
In St. Petersburg, homeless people get an apartment, support – and a fresh start
The Tampa Bay Times begins its series at VOAF’s newly opened Innovare apartments, where the once-homeless find welcome and new homes in St. Petersburg, this initiative pairs housing with support services, offering furnished apartments and a fresh start to residents.
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