This year marks VOA Oklahoma’s 30th anniversary. The nonprofit was established in 1993 to serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and continues to provide 24/7 residential care for these individuals. It provides money management services to assist clients with bill payment, specifically rent and utilities, and training various budgeting skills — all with the intent to ensure rent is paid to avoid eviction.
VOA Oklahoma’s future expanded services will provide health and wellness programs for people of all communities with an underlying understanding of social determinants of health in housing, wellness and veteran assistance. Federal and state grants fund 86% of their program services, and VOA Oklahoma relies on the support of private donations for the remainder of gaps in funding.