Volunteers of America of Florida showcases the impact of supportive housing at Innovare in St. Pete’s Innovation District, instilling hope and stability for formerly homeless individuals.
Learn how Volunteers of America of Florida is tackling the housing crisis with the new Thomas Pines development in Jackson County.
At Creekside Manor, resident *Mr. Thompson had been successfully living independently despite a gradual decline in his health. Favoring his independence, he often refused assistance. Staff regularly schedule health-conscious activities for all residents, such as on-site blood pressure checks. During one of these checks, the team noticed that *Mr. Thompson’s blood pressure spiked to a dangerous level. Thanks to quick action from the team, he was rushed to the hospital for immediate attention. This was a wake-up call, especially after receiving his hospital assessment. *Mr. Thompson was able to accept the need for more comprehensive care and understood it was…
Over the past year, the Tampa Bay Times has been documenting #VOAF Innovare housing journey. The series concludes with its eighth and final installment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Witness the poignant milestones and gritty challenges in the third installment of an occasional series by the Tampa Bay Times.
After 15 years in Pinellas County, Mr. Kissinger’s life took a tough turn. He lost his apartment and lived in his car until it, too, was taken away. He hit rock bottom with nowhere to turn and just the clothes on his back. He found a spark of hope at Safe Harbor, which led him to Pinellas Hope. Surrounded by others in similar situations, he received meals, a place to sleep, and help rebuilding his life for eight months. But Mr. Kissinger was aiming for a stable future. With Pinellas Hope’s guidance, he contacted Volunteers of America of Florida and…
