Stories
-
Deanna Burdsall - Sober for seven years thanks to our addiction counseling services
When Deanna started our work-release program in Indianapolis seven years ago, her life was in shambles. She had been using drugs for over thirty years and didn’t know how to get sober in order to turn her life around. Thankfully, our addiction counselors were there for her.
-
Gerald Mitchell - An example of resilience
Despite Gerald Mitchell's challenges with chronic homelessness, cancer, and addiction, he has been a source of happiness and inspiration to his fellow homeless veterans at Brandon Hall.
-
Olivia Recovers from Addiction and Reunites with her Children
With help from Volunteers of America Indiana's drug addiction treatment center, the Fresh Start Recovery Center, Olivia could overcome her addiction and prepare to obtain custody of her children again.
-
With a home and community at Brownstone Manor, Ronald could move forward with his life
Ronald Dixon was homeless and living with family in Terre Haute, and wasn't sure what his options were with his limited income. Thankfully, he found Brownstone Manor, run by Volunteers of America of Indiana, and in December 2015 he moved in.
-
At Brandon Hall, Scott found the reentry program he needed
Scott's first experience at a work release facility did not go well for him, but this time around Brandon Hall provided him with case management and excellent staff to help his mental health problems and boost his self-confidence.
-
Rachel and Gianna gain financial assistance, education, and a home
Rachel, a battered Air Force veteran, and Gianna, her young 6-yr-old daughter, were homeless for five months. But the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program in Evansville found help for them.
-
Through therapy and support, Cecilia left Theodora House with confidence and hope
When Cecilia first arrived at Theodora House, (our work release program for women) she was emotionally and mentally unstable. But after 2 1/2 years and 11 months of therapy in our behavioral health clinic, she is leaving with her head held high.
-
Randy Overcomes Homelessnes and Becomes a Pharmaceutical Salesman
Through the Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program in Fort Wayne, Randy was able to start a career instead of just finding another job.
-
Antonio Found Employment and a Support Group To Keep Himself Out of Prison
Antonio, a resident of Brandon Hall, discusses the difficulties of transitioning out of incarceration to normal life and how he is obtaining success thanks to the support of Volunteers of America Indiana.
-
Through our reentry services, Teresa found the motivation to push through
With help from the staff members at Theodora House, Volunteers of America of Indiana's work-release program for women, Teresa gained the hope and motivation she needed with the vision of reuniting with her grandson.