Mission

We help people build hope, resilience, and well-being through the integration of health, housing, and human services

Vision

Healthy communities for all

Values

Compassion - See, hear, and stand with those whom we walk alongside

Integrity - Act in congruency, ensuring our actions match our words

Perseverance - Tap into passion and purpose to overcome challenges

FUTURE AND INNOVATION

How We’re Adapting to Strengthen Our Impact

VOA MN/WI has long recognized that the challenges individuals and families face are complex and interconnected. For all of us, health, housing, and human services are not separate needs but essential pieces of our overall well-being. When one falters, it can create a ripple effect, making stability and self-sufficiency difficult to achieve. As we look forward to the next four years, our Strategic Plan reflects a renewed focus on how we can serve the whole person, addressing these interconnected needs with innovative, integrated solutions.

This new plan is more than just a roadmap–it’s an opportunity to adapt, invest in our communities, and form partnerships that keep us at the forefront of addressing complex social challenges. By embracing future-focused strategies, we are creating pathways to healthy communities for all. The following are just a few examples of how we are putting our mission of helping people build hope, resilience, and well-being through the integration of health, housing, and human services into action.

NOLTE RIVER PLACE APARTMENTS

Supporting Older Adults Through Whole-Person Care

Nolte River Place Apartments, a new expansion to VOA’s Homestead at Anoka, offers affordable, safe homes for older adults with access to on-site supportive services provided by VOA MN/WI. These vital services help residents stay healthy, connected and supported as they age.  

COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS

Promoting Health Equity Through Culturally Responsive Support

Addressing community health disparities often requires new approaches to service. Community Health Workers (CHWs) help bridge the gap between health care providers and individuals through outreach and support. They help individuals identify and manage diabetes and hypertension, meeting them where they’re most comfortable–in their own neighborhoods and homes. Last year, our CHWs reached over 1,100 individuals through mobile clinic outreach and within housing settings, providing culturally appropriate care to help them improve their health and quality of life.