Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana

09/25/2026

Donating your car, boat, jet ski, RV, motorcycle, lawnmower, or anything with a motor to VOA Ohio & Indiana creates hope for veterans, individuals, and families in your community! Learn more at https://www.voaohin.org/auto-donation/

09/21/2026

Last week we welcomed IU Health to our Marvetta & Anthony Grimes Family Center in Indianapolis as part of their Days of Service projects!

The group took part in an Art for Hope project, reflecting on what community means to them and bringing those thoughts to life through art.

We’re grateful for their time, creativity, and commitment to strengthening our community!

09/19/2026

The Marvetta and Anthony Grimes Family Center gives families impacted by substance use disorder a safe place to recover and heal. Together with Seeds of Hope Inc Indianapolis, we offer hope and healing to 41 women and children living in the center. Thank you to WTHR-TV for highlighting the importance of this program in Indianapolis.

The Marvetta and Anthony Grimes Family Center gives families impacted by substance use disorder a safe place to recover and heal.

09/18/2026

Our own Ro-Ellen Sinkewich, Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships, recently testified before the Ohio Senate in support of including halfway houses in HB 393, which aims to help individuals obtain state identification before release. Her advocacy helped ensure halfway house programs were included in the bill’s scope.

This legislation requires halfway houses to:
• Provide ID application materials
• Assist residents with gathering required documentation
• Submit applications, photos, and supporting records to the Ohio BMV
• Begin the process before residents complete programming or are released

Having identification can remove barriers to employment, housing, healthcare, and benefits, helping individuals build stability as they return to their communities.

Ro-Ellen’s advocacy is a powerful example of how speaking up for the people we serve can help create lasting change.

HB 393 is co-sponsored by Representative Gary Click and State Rep. Darnell T Brewer - OH22

09/18/2026

Our own Cecily King spoke with 14 NEWS on the importance of the Stand Down Homeless Veteran Resource Fair in Evansville.

“These people put their lives on the line for our country,” King said. “There’s no reason why they should even be out here struggling in the first place. So it’s very important for us to give them that security that they need or just a hand up because they gave us a hand out.”

Volunteers of America and the VA hosted the Stand Down event

09/18/2026

We're looking for you! VOA Ohio & Indiana has open positions in Indiana and Ohio for Case Managers, Maintenance Techs, Career Navigators, and more. Join an organization making a difference every day. Apply now at voaohin.org/careers

Explore rewarding careers opportunities in Ohio & Indiana. Join our mission to make a difference, you can help those in need.

09/18/2026

Veterans helping veterans! Thank you American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 214, Department of Ohio for your generous donation of hygiene supplies. Together, we're helping veterans get the tools they need to succeed and thrive.

09/17/2026

We were honored to share VOA Ohio & Indiana's resources for veterans, alongside many community partners, at the Homeless Veteran Stand Down in Evansville, Indiana.

What is a Stand Down?

A Stand Down is an opportunity for unhoused veterans to visit a single location to get immediate access to community resources to start rebuilding their lives.

For more information on our veteran services, visit: https://www.voaohin.org/services/veterans/

09/16/2026

Casey hadn't seen her daughter Bailey in seven years. After going through our Fresh Start and Legacy House programs, they've finally been reunited.

This , we celebrate her strength and resilience in the face of substance use disorder.

VOA Ohio & Indiana is committed to providing support, treatment, and resources that empower individuals to rebuild their lives and look toward the future with hope.

Learn more at voaohin.org/recovery