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VOANS and WALIPP Break Ground on $29.3M Expansion of Older Adult Affordable Housing Community in Houston, Texas

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…

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The Preserve Recognized Among Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report

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…

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VOANS and WALIPP Close $29.3 Million Financing for 102-Unit Affordable Housing Development in Houston’s Third Ward

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.

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One-Year after Devastating Impact of Hurricane Helene, Construction Underway on $26.4 Million Redevelopment Project in Asheville to Preserve and Expand Affordable Housing for Seniors

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…

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The Homestead at Rochester Receives $10,000 Award as Runner-Up in Volunteers of America’s Innovative Project Competition

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…

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Group of executives line up to cut the ribbon during a grand opening event.

Senior CommUnity Care of Maryland Opens

VOANS and CCI Health Services celebrated the grand opening of the first Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in Prince George’s County during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by state and local officials.

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New PACE Center Expands Senior Care Services in Prince George’s County

VOANS and CCI Health Services are proud to announce the opening of a new Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) center in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Senior CommUnity Care of Maryland PACE will host a public grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 22 at 831 Brightseat Rd., Hyattsville, MD 20785.

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