Employee volunteers from Hilti served at the VOA Texas residential center in Fort Worth. The 12 person crew painted the fence, laid more mulch, and planted plants to beautify the outdoor space.

Maurine Beene, the resident at Park Meadows Apartments in Fort Worth, celebrated her 100th birthday on Easter Sunday. The staff at Volunteers of America Texas threw Maurine a party, invited her family, and cooked brunch which was served on fine china. Director of Marketing and Communications, Ericka English, reached out to Maurine’s favorite team, the Texas Rangers. While her favorite player, Joey Gallo, wasn’t allowed to make a personal appearance due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the team sent Maurine loads of memorabilia, including an autographed baseball from Joey Gallo.

VOA Texas staff members go above and beyond to keep residents safe during the 2021 severe winter storm.

Join our Mardi Bras party by collecting NEW dignity items for women in our re-entry programs by hosting a virtual drive or participating in our Dignity Dash. Learn more at www.voatx.org/mardi-bras..

Volunteers from State Farm, donate their time and talents to spruce up a home for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Like many American families, Erika Schoenhofer, Admissions Counselor for VOA Texas and her husband Robert live paycheck to paycheck while raising young children ages six and seven. In early 2020, the couple believed they had finally caught up on bills and were beginning to save money. When the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hit unexpectedly across the country, the family suddenly found themselves overspending on food and supplies.

Patricia Zamora, Community Administer for Harvestwood Apartments in The Woodlands, TX, shares a story of survival after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Music – Bensound.com

Resident, George Fry designed and built a unique Christmas tree that lights up the common area and the faces of those who pass through the lobby at Harvestwood Apartments in The Woodlands, TX. Music – Jingle Bells, Scott Holmes Music

VOA Texas employee, Ashley Norris, knows first hand how scary COVID-19 can be. Her sister contracted the virus earlier this year. She discussed how she deals with working as an essential employee at VOA Texas and trying to balance the health and financial impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Volunteers from Home, honor a VOA Texas veteran client with a curb appeal upgrade for Veterans’ Day.