Newest anti-homelessness project builds on strong efforts statewide

Nonprofit officials in Roanoke recently refurbished a former motel, transforming the units into permanent housing for the homeless.

In search of shelter

Charlottesville has many resources for unhoused people but homelessness is still pervasive due to a lack of affordable housing. Virginia Supportive Housing is working to add another facility with 80 units of affordable housing by spring of 2025.

As chronic homelessness rises in the Charlottesville area, one type of housing that can help has been delayed because of rising construction costs

Virginia Supportive Housing’s Premier Circle low cost housing project is delayed until summer in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Gov. Youngkin awards $12 million in grants to Virginia Housing Trust Fund

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a contribution of $12 million to the Virginia Housing Trust fund, a program established to fund organizations focused on reducing homelessness in Virginia, like Virginia Supportive Housing.

Truist Charitable Fund names 17 new grant recipients

Homelessness is a crisis across Virginia – not just in cities. And while our model is currently tailored to the opportunities available in cities, projects like our partnership with STEPS in Farmville are taking us to a different type of community than our current footprint. It requires us to find ways to adjust our model to suit the specific needs of suburban and rural areas.

To that end, we’re delighted to be the recipient of a $250,000 grant over three years from Truist to “help VSH expand its geographic footprint to bring affordable housing and permanent supportive housing developments to more rural and suburban communities in Virginia.”

This funding will allow us to work thoughtfully and intentionally to shape a supportive housing model best suited to serving the needs of suburban and rural communities across Virginia.

Thank you Truist for your belief in our mission to permanently solve homelessness and your commitment to making it possible!