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Robert Easterling, Vice President of Housing Compliance at Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS), was officially installed to the Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) Board of Governors in February, during its fall meeting held in conjunction with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show in Orlando.

SVP of Housing Dee Dee Beaty and VP of Real Estate Operations David Jefferson examine integrating health care, social services, and thoughtful design in affordable housing during WTOP’s Balancing the Housing Equation webinar.

DALLAS, TX, Jan. 28, 2026—The Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Dallas has recently announced the appointment of three new members and the reappointment of two members to its Affordable Housing Advisory Council, including Deborah Welchel, vice president of real estate development, Texas for Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS). The Affordable Housing Advisory Council advises the FHLB Dallas Board of Directors on strategies to advance housing finance and community lending initiatives, including its Affordable Housing Plan. The 14-member council is comprised of leaders from nonprofit organizations, housing authorities, developers, and financial institutions across FHLB Dallas’ five-state District: Arkansas, Louisiana,…

HOUSTON (Dec. 9, 2025)— Today, Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS), Volunteers of America Texas (VOA Texas) and the William A. Lawson Institute for Peace and Prosperity (WALIPP) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction for the WALIPP Senior Residence Expansion—a $29.3 million affordable housing development for older adults age 55+ that will add 102 new apartment units to WALIPP’s existing community in Houston’s Third Ward. This joint venture represents a collaboration of 11 different funding partners united by a shared commitment to increasing safe, high-quality affordable housing for older adults in one of Houston’s most historic…

FORT MYERS, Fla., Nov. 20, 2025 — The Preserve is proud to announce that its skilled nursing care center has been named one of the 2026 Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report for a second consecutive year. The community earned a high performing rating in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, a distinction that places The Preserve in the top percentage of nursing facilities in Florida and nationwide. “This acknowledgment speaks to the passion and professionalism our team brings to resident care every day,” said William Boyd, executive director at The Preserve. “We remain committed to helping…

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS), Volunteers of America Texas (VOA Texas), and the William A. Lawson Institute for Peace and Prosperity (WALIPP) announced today the successful closing of all financing for the WALIPP Senior Residence Expansion, a $29.3 million affordable housing development that will bring 102 new apartments for seniors aged 55 and older to Houston’s historic Third Ward neighborhood.

The renovation and new construction at Laurel Wood Apartments will double capacity to 105 affordable homes through a public-private partnership focused on health, stability, and recovery ASHEVILLE, N.C. (September 15, 2025) – Today, community leaders, development partners, and housing advocates joined together for a hard-hat tour to commemorate construction now underway for the redevelopment and expansion of Laurel Wood Apartments, an affordable housing community for older adults. This two-phase project led by Laurel Wood property owner Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS), combines the substantial rehabilitation of 51 apartments in a two-story building originally constructed in 1999, with the construction of…

July 10, 2025 Rochester, Minn. —  The Homestead at Rochester, a senior living community operated by Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS), is proud to announce it has been awarded runner-up honors in the organization’s annual innovative project competition, held this June at the Volunteers of America (VOA) national conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. The community’s winning idea focuses on empowering senior living team members through financial wellness training and digital resources. The project earned a $10,000 award to bring this innovative staff development initiative to life. Mike Anderson, executive director at The Homestead at Rochester, adapted the idea from his…

Gulf Coast Village and The Preserve, two senior living communities owned by Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) have earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Nursing Care Center Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.

VOANS and its development partner DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas held the groundbreaking ceremony for The Culbreath, a new 268,000 sq. ft. senior housing development in South Dallas.