Letter from the Director:

 Thank you for visiting our website. As you browse the site we hope you will enjoy the information made available to you. This website describes some of our activities and services, offers links to news and resources relating to homelessness. We would love to hear from you and welcome questions about our program and/or suggestions of new resources and issues that you would like us to highlight.

 Portsmouth Volunteers for the Homeless is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 corporation governed by a twenty-seven (27) member independent Board of Directors. Working with over fifty three (53) houses of faith in Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Suffolk and students from Virginia Wesleyan College, PVH provides nightly shelter for homeless persons from mid November through May each year. During the 2010 – 2011 shelter season, PVH provided shelter for 413 individuals with a total of 13,068 shelter-bed nights. Volunteer hours donated totaled 16,351 hours.

 In addition to sheltering, PVH operates a twelve (12) month Drop In Service Center where clients can shower, do laundry, receive their mail and telephone usage. Clients also meet with a case manager for support in becoming self-sufficient, substance abuse and employment counseling.

 While we enjoy a working relationship with many faith based organizations, additional partnerships are needed to help us continue our mission. Perhaps your house of faith or organization is looking to find a way to support the unfortunate men and women who strive to work towards becoming self-sufficient.

 Please consider the many ways you can help:

Ø  Fundraising

Ø  Special Collection (toiletries, laundry detergent, socks, blankets, etc.)

Ø  Joining as a Host or Support Partner

Ø  Volunteering/Mentoring at Shelters

 Roxanne D. Flamer

Executive Director

It's going to be a great year.