Stories
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An Answered Prayer
You could call Joyce Moore the ‘Grande Dame’ of Thomas Square Apartments. At 90 years young, she has called the senior apartment complex home for 14 years, longer than any other resident. It’s also a place she says she is grateful to have found.
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Why 'I' Work With VOA Texas: Sylvie Wagnon
Sylvie Wagnon explains why she works with VOA Texas.
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Choosing to THRIVE
When most of us here the word “thrive,” we think of how it means to flourish or prosper. For Christine Taylor, however, to thrive means getting a second chance. That’s because when Christine joined VOA Texas’ THRIVE program, she found the way to make a long-ago dream come true: being involved in nursing.
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A Big Heart on a Big Day
In the throes of a global pandemic, VOA Texas has been truly blessed by the outpouring of support from donors and friends in the community. Beverly Terranova, 88 of Arlington, is one of many bright stars who shined their light in a time of need.
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Maintaining a Positive Mindset
Quentin, 34, spent three years in the United States Air Force before being medically discharged from the military. Since then, Quentin has experienced multiple difficulties as a result of mental and physical trauma he experienced in the military.
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VOA Texas Lights the Night Blue in Dallas
VOA branding illuminated the Dallas skyline, once voted the world's best, the entire night of Monday, March 8 on Reunion Tower, Bank of America Plaza, AT&T Discover District and the Omni Dallas Hotel.
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VOA Texas Hero Helps Staff Escape Severe Winter Weather
VOA Texas staff members go above and beyond to keep residents safe during the 2021 severe winter storm.
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Unique Christmas Tree
Harvestwoord Apartments resident, George Fry designed and built a unique Christmas tree that lights up the common area and the faces of those who pass through it.
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Home Depot Helps VOA Texas Veteran
Volunteers from the a Houston Home Depot store donated $1,000 worth of supplies and nearly 100 volunteer hours to beautify the home of United States Marine Corps Veteran, William Victorian.
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Positive Perspective a Century in the Making
Park Meadows housing resident, Maurine Beene, shares a positive perspective to help others survive tough times.