Volunteers of America - Volunteers of America - Minnesota

Fostering independence (older adult services, housing for older adults and people with disabilities, disability services, mental health)volunteers of America of Minnesota fosters the health and independence of older adults, persons with disabilities, and those struggling with mental health through quality affordable housing, behavioral and mental health, and community-based services. Services aim to restore, maintain, and promote independence, by supporting physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Impacts from last year include:4,104 older adults and people with disabilities in public housing received in-home support or community health worker services2,162 african american and east african older adults and their caregivers received culturally appropriate support, information, and resources on alzheimer's and related dementias, as well as other chronic health conditions2,107 older adults and people with disabilities received nutritious meals1,459 older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and professionals received education, support, and services that balanced protection of adults whose capacity is in question with promoting the benefits of self-determination1,264 people received estate planning legal services and probate planning903 children and adults received mental health support, treatment, and case management services582 older adults and individuals with disabilities resided within affordable or service-enriched housing223 african american and east african older adults connected with community-based supportive services

Promoting self-sufficiency (family supportive affordable housing and community justice)volunteers of America of Minnesota works to help individuals, families, and communities attain a self-sufficient, healthy, and sustainable future through the integration of affordable housing and supportive services. Volunteers of America understands that housing is more than just a place to sleep, it is the foundation for life, opportunity, and upward mobility. Impacts from last year include:463 family members remained stably housedfor over 50 years, Volunteers of America of Minnesota has provided services to help individuals with a criminal record successfully transition from prison to a productive life in the community. Services include transitional housing and work-release programs, as well as one of the state's longest standing and most successful transitional mentoring programs for those leaving incarceration. Impacts from last year include:737 men and women received relationship-based mentoring and supportive service276 men and women supported in the transition back to community with transitional housing or home-based support276 individuals received wraparound supportive services that address the educational, employment, healthcare, housing, and family relationship needs of people re-entering society151 currently or previously incarcerated men and women connected with volunteer mentors

Encouraging positive development (education, youth residential services, and youth shelter services)volunteers of America of Minnesota believes that all young people have the ability to reach their full potential and works to prepare children and adolescents for success in school, career, and life. Over the years, Volunteers of America of Minnesota has helped thousands of children and adolescents flourish through promoting positive development, health, and academic success. Impacts from last year include:8,157 young people stayed engaged in school110 kids with chemical dependency and/or mental health illness received residential treatment43 young people safely housed in shelter