The Haven

The Haven The Haven works to end homelessness and functions as the front door to the homeless system of care. We exist because everyone needs a place to start.

Fresh T-shirts and underwear are essential items for our guests. 👕🩲This year, we’re thrilled to collaborate once again w...
08/18/2026

Fresh T-shirts and underwear are essential items for our guests. 👕🩲

This year, we’re thrilled to collaborate once again with Hanes through their Hanes For Good: Give Back With Us initiative!

Pictured here is our resident Mr. Super Duper Fly, Jamey Rush, Day Shelter Manager — proving that a fresh Hanes tee can have you looking and feeling tight! 😎

A big thank you to for helping us ensure our neighbors feel comfortable, confident, and stylish! ❤️

Thank you to Perriello for visiting The Haven yesterday and spending time learning about solutions to homelessness from...
08/15/2026

Thank you to Perriello for visiting The Haven yesterday and spending time learning about solutions to homelessness from the local experts—our unhoused community members.
Shout-out to Tom’s mom for the delicious cookies! 🍪

☀️ Happy Summer!⁠⁠This is the time of year when our shelter supply closet starts looking a little bare, and we could use...
07/31/2026

☀️ Happy Summer!⁠
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This is the time of year when our shelter supply closet starts looking a little bare, and we could use your help stocking the shelves with essentials for our neighbors exp. homelessness.⁠
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How you can help:⁠

🛒 Add a few extra items to your cart during your next shopping trip.⁠
📦 Order directly from our Amazon Wish.
🎉 Transform your next get-together, whether it's with friends or family, your workplace, church, community group, or hobby hive, into a supply drive!
🗣️ Share this post!
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Find our full list of needed supplies at thehaven.org/give
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We gladly accept gently used items in good condition, but please🚫no clothing🚫unless specified on the list!

07/01/2026

☀️Updated cooling center hours☀️

Starting tomorrow, a 'heat dome' is forecasted to hit Charlottesville, with temperatures anticipated to reach 100 degrees and hotter through the holiday weekend. The City of Charlottesville wants to remind community members to stay safe and utilize cooling centers established throughout the city as needed.

📍Herman Key Jr. Recreation Center (800 E. Market St.)
Monday–Friday: 5:30–9 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 1–6 PM
Open 12-4 PM on Independence Day

📍Jefferson-Madison Regional Library– Central Branch (201 E. Market St.)
Monday–Thursday: 9 AM–9 PM
Friday–Saturday: 9 AM–5 PM
Closed Sundays
Closed Independence Day

📍Tonsler Recreation Center (500 Cherry Ave.)
Monday–Friday: 12–9 PM
Saturday: 1–6 PM
Closed Sundays
Open 12-4 PM on Independence Day

📍The Haven (112 W. Market St.)
Monday–Friday: 7 AM–5 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 7 AM–12 PM
Open Independence Day

Keeping yourself and loved ones in the extreme heat:
☀️Drink plenty of fluids (avoid alcohol & sugary drinks).
☀️Limit outdoor activity to early morning or evening.
☀️Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing, sunscreen, and a hat.
☀️NEVER leave anyone (including pets) in a parked car.

❗With the overnight thermal shelter season over and more folks sleeping outside, we need extra help to provide crucial i...
06/05/2026

❗With the overnight thermal shelter season over and more folks sleeping outside, we need extra help to provide crucial items like sleeping bags, tents, and outdoor gear.

Donate your own (in good condition only) or order from our Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/00NW5seg

You can find a more extensive list of our needed items and drop-off instructions on our website under “Give Supplies.” We can take almost any item used, as long as they’re in good condition! Reach out with questions about what we can and cannot accept.

“I love the warm colors, especially in the living room space -- the Terracotta color palette is really nice -- very soot...
05/22/2026

“I love the warm colors, especially in the living room space -- the Terracotta color palette is really nice -- very soothing.” Ashley, a Haven guest

We’ve loving the positive guest feedback after our first major refresh of the Day Shelter space since 2010 – all thanks to Building Goodness Foundation, UVA Facilities Management, and a slew of industry partners and volunteers 🛠️ . After years of heavy use, we needed some help to keep our Day Shelter safe, functional, and welcoming for guests. Work included new industrial-grade epoxy flooring, bathroom fixtures, fresh paint, and a highly anticipated water station.

See before and after photos and learn more about how it all happened at the link in our bio.

Huge thanks to Barton Malow, Moore's Electric, Perkins & Will, and DMA Floors for donating time and labor. Funding from First Presbyterian Church, Perry Foundation, Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, and C’Ville Builds Fund made this long awaited project a reality! Photos taken by Adam Barber.

Volunteer Appreciation Week = our favorite week of the year (no offense to the others).⁠ 🎉⁠⁠To the folks who show up bef...
04/23/2026

Volunteer Appreciation Week = our favorite week of the year (no offense to the others).⁠ 🎉⁠
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To the folks who show up before the sun’s up, serve warm meals with even warmer smiles, sort donations until you can’t tell socks from scarves, and somehow make all the magic happen - thank you for being the heartbeat of The Haven! ✨⁠
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Last year alone, our incredible volunteers gave nearly 7,000 hours of their time. At Virginia’s estimated volunteer rate (about $34.74/hour), that’s over $243,000 in labor and love. Not that we’re counting… but wow.⁠ 🙌⁠
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We see you. We appreciate you. We’d be lost without you. We love you.⁠ ❤️⁠
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Pictured: Kelly, Euhnee, Jane, Steve, Mike, Cindy, Linda, Kristina, Naima and two guest volunteers all the way from Sweden!⁠
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Join us this Thursday, April 23 from 1:00-3:30 PM in The Haven sanctuary for a special film screening: If It Can Happen ...
04/18/2026

Join us this Thursday, April 23 from 1:00-3:30 PM in The Haven sanctuary for a special film screening: If It Can Happen to Me, It Can Happen to You.⁠
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This powerful 90 minute film explores homelessness through shared lived experience, followed by a panel discussion that invites reflection and conversation.⁠
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Part of the 2026 TomTom Festival lineup. Free and open to the public.⁠
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Come be part of it.

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112 W Market Street
Charlottesville, VA
22902

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Friday 7am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Saturday 7am - 12pm
Sunday 7am - 12pm

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