Volunteers of America
Cause Area
- Homeless & Housing
- People with Disabilities
- Seniors
Location
3733 W. University BlvdSte.116Jacksonville, FL 32217 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Volunteers of America is a movement organized to reach and uplift all people and bring them to the knowledge and active service of God.
Volunteers of America, illustrating the presence of God through all that we do, serves people and communities in need and creates opportunities for people to experience the joy of serving others.
Volunteers of America measures its success in the positive change in the lives of individuals and communities we serve.
Our Local Mission Statement
To provide a combination of housing, health and social services to the people of Florida who most need them, fostering their self-sufficiency, so they may live as independently as possible.
Description
Volunteers of America of Florida
Volunteers of America in Florida is a statewide community based human service, charitable organization with a long and successful history of solving problems and meeting the needs of children and adults, especially people who are elderly, disabled and homeless.
Since 1920, individuals in need have been served through our many housing, health and social services programs. These vitally needed, growing and expanding statewide programs offer independent supported living, both transitional and permanent living, drop-in centers and supported employment to residents of Florida with special needs, including persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities, as well as, low income families with children.