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, VOA’s newest housing property, provides affordable and safe homes for older adults with on-site access to supportive services provided by VOA MN/WI. Part of VOA’s Homestead at Anoka, Nolte River Place extends the continuum of care available to older adults as they age, from independent living to assisted care tailored to each individual’s unique needs. These on-site services have been vital in fostering a sense of community, reducing the burden of managing essential care, and helping residents stay healthy and connected as they age. 
