CARMEL, Ind — In a room filled with community leaders, advocates, and philanthropists, the atmosphere at the Ritz Charles on Thursday morning was defined by more than just fundraising. It was defined by resilience.
Volunteers of America (VOA) Ohio & Indiana held its annual Power of Hope breakfast, an initiative designed to support Hoosiers facing hurdles in life, including homelessness, substance use disorders, and the difficult transition following incarceration.
For Jon R. Von Arx III, President and CEO of VOA Ohio & Indiana, the morning served as a profound reminder of the organization’s 130-year legacy…