Stories
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John found a job despite his felony
By using reentry and employment services offered at STRIVE Indy, John found two jobs despite his criminal history. The program offered financial literacy classes and forklift certification.
"I'm not gonna allow prison to define the rest of my life and who I am for the rest of my life."
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Harriett gained financial security through subsidized housing
When Harriett moved to subsidized senior housing she gained greater financial security.
Harriet was struggling to live on social security and do repairs on her three bedroom house at the same time. When she moved to Gardens on Carolina, our subsidized housing facility in Gary, IN for adults age 62+, those two issues were resolved.
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Jordan, a homeless veteran, found housing and employment for his family.
Through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program in Indianapolis, Jordan and his two young daughters were able to escape from homelessness.
The Supportive Services for Veteran Families program through Volunteers of America Indiana helped Jordan stabilize his housing situation. Jordan is now able to search for employment and gain more certifications to become more employable.
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Reentry and family services helped Robert reunite with his family and find a job
Robert was incarcerated without hope of seeing his family again or finding a job. But with the help of reentry and family services at Volunteers of America Indiana, he achieved what he thought was impossible.
A reentry services program funded through the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust helped Robert successfully transition from prison, find his family, and support them as well.
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Lester, a veteran of the army, found a job and shelter to tackle homelessness.
Lester was a homeless veteran living on the streets. But since he has found shelter at Brandon Hall and a job at the VA hospital.
“This could be a legitimate springboard to get me into something stable. If I don’t find a job out of here then that’s my own fault. It’s a good program with good opportunities. VOA offers hope, no doubt.”
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Qourtney progressed with the help of reentry services at Theodora House
While living at Theodora House, Volunteers of America Indiana's work-release facility for women, Qourtney could change her frame of mind and find success.
“Volunteers of America of Indiana helped me change my perspective. I didn’t make any progress until I thought things into existence and affirmed things into reality. Getting out of my hard situation wasn’t a cake walk, but I arrived at it daily. I changed my thinking and focused on what I had rather than what I didn’t have.”
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Roberta, a homeless veteran in Evansville, achieved stability for her family.
In southern Indiana, the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program helped Roberta and her three children find a home.
“Volunteers of America gave me faith and hope in life again... SSVF gave me money for a security deposit and a bed for my own apartment. It was mind-blowing.”
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Leona found refuge at Brownstone Manor
After Leona's husband died, she felt insecure and unsafe. But she found a good home and financial stability at Brownstone Manor in Terre Haute.
Leona now lives a more secure and safe life with a community of people in a similar situation. She was even able to live with her sister for a time before she died.
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Scott was able to overcome addiction and homelessness at Brandon hall
Scott was able to overcome addiction and homelessness at Brandon hall
At Volunteers of America of Indiana Scott was provided housing, intensive case management services, and job training to assist him to become self-reliant and regain his self-sufficiency.
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Individual and Grief Counseling Helped Wilma Heal
Individual and Grief Counseling Helps Wilma Heal
Wilma could heal from her traumatic past by attending regular therapy sessions at Volunteers of America Indiana's behavioral health clinic. With the support of her counselor, she began to support others in need and reconnect with her son.