In just a few short weeks Clay County families will start the new school year. As school shopping begins, a local nonprofit, Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA,) is asking the community to join their efforts and help the families they serve enter the classroom prepared.   VOA works to empower and uplift the communities they serve through a variety of comprehensive programs. In Clay County, the organization supports mothers struggling with substance use disorder at their Freedom House program and reunites families broken apart by addiction through their Family Recovery Court. They also welcome families into their Recovery Community Center and…

At 9:30 a.m. Sam starts his weekdays with a strict routine. He wakes up, eats breakfast while watching one of his favorite shows, “Dennis the Menace,” gets ready for the day and at 10:40 a.m., he heads to work. His consistency is a trait that helps him get started every morning and makes him a great employee at the popular catering and lunch restaurant in Jeffersonville, Indiana, Orange Clover Kitchen and More. Sam’s mother, Millie, helped him find his job at Orange Clover. Since he was diagnosed with Down Syndrome at a young age, Millie and Sam’s family have made…

As a child, Samantha was raised by her grandmother and was known for her rebellious side. She suffered from intense migraines and was prescribed pain medications. At a young age, she became dependent on the medications. In her teens, the drug use escalated. For brief periods, she was able to find sobriety, but she was never able to maintain it. It wasn’t until her two boys, Connor and Caden, were removed from her care that she knew something needed to change. Samantha came to Freedom House and said she had a life-changing experience. Freedom House assisted Samantha with addressing childhood…

After finding recovery at VOA’s Freedom House in Clay County, KY, April continued her journey at VOA’s Family Recovery Court (FRC). With support from Judge Clint Harris, VOA and a team of social workers, April built a foundation for sustained sobriety, paving the way for a brighter future for herself and her son, Kyson. We congratulate FRC graduate, April! Looking for freedom from substance use disorder? VOA will support you every step of the way. Reach out now at (502) 636-4530 or complete our referral form HERE.

Monday, April 13, 2026 More than 300 community partners and supporters will join us in Knoxville, TN for our Salute to Veterans Dinner. Together, we will raise vital funds to support veterans in East Tennessee. Veterans face unique challenges after service — and we’re committed to being there every step of the way. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE For more information, contact Randy Brothers (205) 910-4214 Individual Tickets $125 per person Tables of 10 $1,000 per table National Championship Sponsor $20,000 Bowl Champion Sponsor $10,000 Division Champion Sponsor $5,000 Team Champion Sponsor $2,500 Individual Champion Sponsor (1) Ten-person table at the dinner