PHASE I- Laying a Foundation 

Established in 2003, by Milton  Manzueta, VMO, Inc. was founded out of a desire to operate an organization that responds to the needs of youth in general, and at-risk youth, in particular. Over the years, having fulfilled various roles working with youth, Mr. Milton developed a passion to help at-risk youth who are most in need.  He believes, if channeled in the right direction, and provided with the appropriate support system, at-risk youth can use their skills and talents to  particiapte in healing and restoring their lives and improving their surrounding communities.
VMO began  as an extension of Milton's vocation to SERVE others. The team of visionaries, along with the VMO board, and community supporters , embraced the first phase of VMO’s unique mission- to mentor young people, by exposing them to the best opportunities, facilities and resources they have available, and help them acknowledge the value of making better life choices.

Milton dedicated his home,  as the headquarters for VMO
operations. His  sacrificed earnings, time and savings to
transform and renovate the home to make it conducive for the
ministry. Although he experienced many financial  setbacks
and hardships throughout the process, his efforts were often 
affirmed through the love and support of various family, friends
and organizations who made donations from time to time.
Donations ranged from  pots and pans and checks in the mail 
to erecting a new roof on the facility and supplying the materials
needed for new flooring throughout the home. 



PHASE II- Developing Services & Needed Programs
 

In 2004, VMO received its full nonprofit status from the federal government, and expanded its program offerings to meet other needs in the community by combining years of experience, scholarship, resources and training to launch the  following programs:

• Transitional Housing/Group Homes (FL state licensed since 2009) 

 

• Community Outreach Programs

 

• Spiritual Counseling and Life Coaching 

 

• Training and Workshops (communication, conflict resolution, parental guidance, diversity, respect for authority [i.e. law enforcement, school officials, public leaders,], etc.)

 

• Missions 

 

 

PHASE III -(Strategic Vision Plan 2014- 2024) 
VMO's strategic plan over the next 10 years will focus on the areas listed below to help enhance our effectiveness and further our mission. 
I. Youth Advocacy - Increase our involvement with children who are currently in or exiting foster care
 

II. Expand our Reach to stabilize youth who have been abandoned, abused and neglected in our community and around the world

III. Partner with individuals, local, national and international organizations to increase our resources

IV Establish a VMO Outreach Center dedicated to training , coaching, counseling and community outreach

V. Become a five star non-profit organization in all of the services VMO provides