VOCM has partnered with the Department of Housing and Urban Development through our local Continuum Of Care to assist a minimum of 15 individuals who are aging out of Foster Care.
Mississippi is a state where food insecurity is prevalent. To address this need for residents of the metro-Jackson area, VOCM is a participating agency with the Food Network to provide food for residents in need in emergency situations.
VOCM in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Human Services will provide parenting training, jobs skills training, and other social services to assist families in staying together and transition to self-sufficiency and economic independence.
VOCM in partnership with the City of Jackson HOME Program, are assisting potential homebuyers with down payment assistance to make their home purchase more affordable.
Ties That Bind is a program that provides Grandparents that are raising their grandchild/grandchildren with basic practical computer skills to be equipped to use a computer, use the most utilized computer programs, responsibly monitor their grandchild’s computer use and safely access Internet based resources.
The Resident Enrichment Program is designed to improve the quality of life for residents living in rural HUD subsidized apartment complexes across the state.