Volunteers of America is a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in need rebuild
their lives and reach their full potential.  The agency started with a vision and a promise to “go wherever we are needed
and do whatever comes to hand.”  Since 1896, our ministry of service has supported and empowered America's most
vulnerable groups, including the frail elderly, homeless individuals and families, people with disabilities, and those
recovering from addictions. Our work touches the mind, body, heart — and ultimately the spirit — of those we serve,
integrating our deep compassion with highly effective programs and services.

Since the 1920’s Volunteers of America has been in the state of Florida.  Since the 90’s Volunteers of America of
Florida has initiated service in Florida in 15 locations and is currently continuing to expand programs in several
new locations.

Last year, we served 4,700 persons throughout the state of Florida from Pensacola in the northwest to Key West in
the southeast.

1991  First Supported Living and Permanent Housing Programs opened

1992  Incorporated in the state of Florida

1993  Medicaid approved 

1993  First Drop-In Center opened

1994  U.S. Housing and Urban Development Property Management Agent  (HUD)

1997  Elderly Service Coordination Program began

1999  First Veterans Transitional Housing Programs and Veterans Service
Center  opened  ??? IS THIS CORRECT?

2000  Joint Commission accredited and renewed in 2003 and 2006

2000  Chartered by Volunteers of America Inc, renewed in 2005

2000  Florida Veterans Mobile Service Center mobilized

2003  Medicare approved

2003  First Substance Abuse License awarded

2004  New Training, Education and Employment Service launched

2005  Management agent for fixed income elderly programs

2006   Provisional license received from the Commission for Independent    
Education, Florida Department of Education