EULESS, Texas — Volunteers of America (VOA) Texas announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer Angela King will retire on December 31, 2025, concluding a distinguished career of nearly four decades in service to the mission. King’s leadership has been a model of purpose-driven excellence. With 39 years of dedicated service—including pivotal leadership at the national office of Volunteers of America—she has consistently embodied what it means to lead with integrity, courage and innovation. “When Angela stepped into the role of interim CEO during one of the most challenging periods in our organization’s history, she brought vision, strategy and…

Forth Worth, TX (VOA Texas) – When Brenda Tolliver returned home from Saudi Arabia after serving in the Army during Desert Storm, she carried more than just memories of her deployment. She carried an invisible wound—one that would shape her journey for decades: post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Lingering Sirens Brenda first noticed the signs shortly after leaving the military in 1992. She had just given birth to her son and was driving through her neighborhood in Memphis, Tennessee when a siren pierced the air—eerily similar to the ones that signaled scud missile attacks during her time in the Middle East….

FORT WORTH — When Ruth relocated from New York to Texas, she hoped to start a new chapter in her life. But without a network of support and full-time employment, she quickly found herself homeless and uncertain of what the future would hold. “I did receive some short-term help,” Ruth said, “but the lack of contacts and job opportunities made it impossible to stay afloat. I ended up homeless and living at Union Gospel Mission.” Despite her circumstances, Ruth’s spirit remained unshaken. She began volunteering at the day resource center for the homeless, offering help to others even while seeking…

CONROE — In the spring of 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic upended lives across the country, Brandon Campbell was facing another crisis of his own—chronic homelessness and unmanaged diabetes. Navigating the process to obtain identification, verify a qualifying disability, and document long-term homelessness can be overwhelming. But in Brandon’s case, the path to stability unfolded quickly. Volunteers of America Texas first connected with Brandon on April 14, 2020. His intake into the Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) program took place the very next day—and just one day later, on April 16, he moved into housing. In just three days, Brandon went…

CONROE — For Samantha, a career in healthcare isn’t just a job—it’s a calling to make a difference in the lives of others. But pursuing that dream came with challenges, including the financial burden of training and certification. With Volunteers of America Texas, Samantha found the support she needed to stay focused and move forward. She recently completed her phlebotomy certification, made possible by funding through the program and consistent guidance from her VOA Texas coach. “My coach provided exceptional support throughout my training,” Samantha said. “The mentorship and guidance helped me navigate the complexities of the program and ensured…

HOUSTON — Ari always dreamed of becoming an electrician, but the road ahead wasn’t easy. With limited resources and mounting challenges, her goal seemed just out of reach—until she found a lifeline through Volunteers of America Texas. Through the Financial Opportunity Center, VOA Texas helped Ari flip the switch on her future. She was accepted into Lone Star Community College’s Electrical Technology program and received assistance with tuition, uniforms, tools and supplies—removing key barriers that had once dimmed her ambitions. Beyond the classroom, Ari participated in financial literacy workshops that gave her the skills to budget and save. She landed…

Tim Lloyd was just 11 years old when his childhood was abruptly torn apart. After his parents’ divorce, his mother remarried—and the man she chose became Lloyd’s abuser. “For years, I lived in fear,” said Lloyd, now 62. “From the time I was 11 until I was 18, I was physically and mentally abused by my stepfather.” Despite the chaos, Lloyd found a glimmer of hope when a friend’s family took him in during his senior year of high school. He graduated, started to rebuild, but the trauma lingered. Finding Belonging in the Wrong Places “I got caught up in…

Each morning, Marlena begins her day with gratitude. “First, I thank God for waking me up and giving me another chance,” she said. It’s a routine she never imagined she’d have just a few years ago, when survival meant searching for food in trash cans and spending every dollar on drugs. Marlena’s life took a downward spiral in 2019 after returning home to care for her aging parents. When they passed away, grief pulled her back into addiction. Crack cocaine consumed her days, and as her resources dwindled, so did her stability. She lost her home, enduring years of homelessness—sleeping…

EULESS, TX – Volunteers of America Texas (VOA Texas) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lori Little as Chief Operating Officer beginning Monday, March 3. Little, a longtime leader in the affordable housing industry, brings significant experience in operations, finance, and risk management to her new role. As one of the nation’s largest providers of affordable housing, VOA will greatly benefit from Lori’s wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field. “We are thrilled to welcome Lori to the VOA Texas leadership team,” said Angela King, President & CEO of VOA Texas. “She has served as a VOA Texas board…

On any given day, Lyndon, 38, can be found doing what he loves most—talking about sports. Whether reminiscing about his time as an assistant coach at John H. Guyer High School in Denton, TX, celebrating his Hall of Fame induction for weightlifting, or competing with his Special Olympics bowling team, his passion is unmistakable. But Lyndon’s journey hasn’t been without challenges. Diagnosed with down syndrome, arrhythmia, hypothyroidism, and a history of blood clots and gout, he has faced significant health hurdles. Additionally, the passing of his mother during the COVID-19 pandemic left an emotional void that has been difficult to…