Portsmouth Volunteers For The Homeless

11/18/2020

We see on a regular basis how criminals prey on our homeless citizens.

They have enough to overcome from their own actions than to also be used by others in their "get-rich-quick" scams.

The plight and issues of homelessness are complex. We need fully-funded comprehensive solutions. #LiftingHeartsLiftingLives

11/17/2020

#TeamPVH is so grateful for this donation from Dominion Energy Foundation!

Dominion Energy Foundation continues to be a valued and listening partner. They also previously provided funding for our "Helping You Advance" Computer Room, which supported Chromebooks and a printer providing our clients access to many resources and services they need to return to housing.

Thank you Dominion Energy Foundation team for your continued support!

11/12/2020

H1N1 Virus (2009): Developing a Preparedness Plan

PVH Executive Director discusses Pandemic Flu Preparedness in former role with American Red Cross.

This was 11 years ago...sadly what they anticipated happened.
https://youtu.be/Wupg9QvBjxQ

Learn how you can be better prepared for a pandemic flu

11/11/2020

Saluting our Vets who for many different reasons are experiencing homelessness... 🇺🇸

#InvisibleInPlainSight 💙💜

11/10/2020

Mobile Food Pantry - no additional info

11/10/2020

Some will see "problem people;" we see "people with potential."

We coach and mentor daily as part of our client engagement. Sometimes we believe in our clients when they've loss confidence in themselves.

#PeopleAreNotDisposable
#LiftingHeartsLiftingLives
#ChangingTheParadigmOfOurPerceptionsAbtHomelessness
💙💜

11/10/2020

Mobile Food Pantry - no additional info

11/09/2020

COVID-19 has wrecked a lot...yet there are some silver-linings.

When we have our guests in our care day and night, we see different results.

Whether it's positive health outcomes, more confidence to take on the challenges of their sobriety or mental health needs or simply the reduced stress of knowing they will lay their heads in a warmer and safer place with a hearty dinner meal -- residential sheltering makes a difference for better tomorrows.

When a person's basic needs are met, they can focus on rebuilding.
#LiftingHeartsLiftingLives 💜💙

11/05/2020

Free Drive Thru COVID-19 Testing!
Thursday, November 12, 2020
10AM-1PM
Tidewater Community College Portsmouth
120 Campus Drive, Portsmouth VA 23701
*while supplies last*
Portsmouth Health Department
Virginia National Guard
Portsmouth Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)

11/03/2020

Portsmouth Volunteers For The Homeless's cover photo

11/02/2020

Hampton Roads Community Health Center
FREE Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic for Adults •
MONDAYS & THURSDAYS
(Walk-ups welcome)

Main Office: Main Office: 757-393-6363
Website: https://www.hrchc.org/

10/24/2020

PVH 2020-2021 Winter Shelter Update...

As many of you are aware, we have continued our shelter services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Given our current pandemic conditions, PVH is defining "a new way forward" for our shelter services.

This new way will be the "PVH Adopt-a-Week" Shelter Program.

Stay tuned for more information...

10/22/2020

This right here made me so happy! When he told me that he was going to get his voter registration card, I told him that he would definitely be making a step towards his future. When he came in the following day and told me that he was able to vote right then and he was nervous as a first time voter but happy that he was able to do it, I told him Congratulations and that his vote does count! I’m so proud of him!

And then this happened...

Thank you to the volunteer who assisted in getting the information needed for this to happen!

#ChangingTheParadigmOfOurPerceptionsAbtHomelessness
#LiftingHeartsLiftingLives
#InvisibleInPlainSight

10/22/2020

And then this happened...

Thank you to the volunteer who assisted in getting the information needed for this to happen!

#ChangingTheParadigmOfOurPerceptionsAbtHomelessness
#LiftingHeartsLiftingLives
#InvisibleInPlainSight

10/20/2020

Need mammogram services??
You can call Avanti Allen-Benson at
(757) 393-8585
#OctoberBreastCancerAwareness
Portsmouth Health Department

Need mammogram services??
You can call Avanti Allen-Benson at
(757) 393.8585 8566
#SupportBreastCancerAwareness

10/20/2020

FREE Drive Through or Walk-up Coronavirus Testing
• Thursday, Oct. 22 • 10 a.m.–Noon

Community Presbyterian Church
Portsmouth Health Department

10/16/2020

"Shelters of Last Resort: Examining Systems of Congregate Emergency Shelter for Homeless and Vulnerable Populations During COVID-19"

The crisis of homelessness w/ co-occurring mental health, substance use and medical concerns.

10/16/2020

FREE Mobile Food Pantry THIS Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

10/13/2020

Remember! When you're shopping Amazon Smile, you can help support #TeamPVH

PVH Amazon Smile homepage https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/homepage/ref=smi_chpf_redirect?ie=UTF8&ein=54-1835062&ref_=smi_ext_ch_54-1835062_cl

10/08/2020

"We Did It with Housing First": Communities Share Their Success Stories

See mark 1:29 for the State of VA, Department of Housing & Community Development

Btwn 2013 and 2019 VA--

🏡 reduced total homelessness by 24%
🏡 reduced chronic homelessness by 35%
🏡 reduced family homelessness by 33%

Portsmouth, we can continue to do our part! Having a fixed residential shelter facility can enhance our efforts to assist guests in resolving their homelessness #HousingFirst
#LiftingHeartsLiftingLives #TeamPVH

Communities across the country share their successes reducing homelessness by using Housing First approaches.

10/08/2020

Hampton Roads Community Health Center

Most major insurance accepted
Sliding Scale for uninsured

10/06/2020

Remember! When you're shopping Amazon Smile, you can help support #TeamPVH

PVH Amazon Smile homepage https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/homepage/ref=smi_chpf_redirect?ie=UTF8&ein=54-1835062&ref_=smi_ext_ch_54-1835062_cl

10/02/2020

Ladies!! Having your #annual #pap exam can save your life!

Call Hampton Roads Community Health Center today @ 757-393-6363, to schedule your #HerGynMatters appointment. See flyer for details.

No insurance required.

📣📣Ladies!! Having your #annual #pap exam can save your life! Call us today @ 757-393-6363, to schedule your #HerGynMatters appointment. See flyer for details. 📣📣

#HerGynMatters #CervicalCancer #Screenings #STD #STI #HIV #Test #Gyn #HRCHC #WeCareSoYouCanBeHealthy #ValueCHCs

10/01/2020

PRHA Residents...

📣 Attention all PRHA Senior Residents 🍁

10/01/2020

Professional Development...
"Housing Virginia's Most Vulnerable" (virtual)

09/28/2020

We hear there are Cornish Hens, Cabbage and more good stuff!!!

09/23/2020

Free testing today...

Today‼️
New First Baptist Church-Taylorsville
2720 Turnpike Road
4pm-6pm

Free Drive Through or Walk-up Coronavirus Testing

09/21/2020

Update: PVH COVID-19 Shelter Services Extended
Shelter Operations Update - July 2020

https://www.facebook.com/PortsmouthVolunteersfortheHomeless/photos/a.191418417572533/2954623321252015/?type=3&theater

09/21/2020

Remember...MONDAY Night Food Distribution • 5–8 p.m. • First Come, First Served

09/19/2020

Recovery Resource Fair...

Recovery Resource Fair, Friday, September 25, 2020, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (for details, please contact [email protected])

09/16/2020

Recently, our Executive Director, Dr. Darlene Sparks Washington, was recognized with some other incredible people as an "Everyday Hero."

Thank you to Calvary Evangelical Baptist Church, Pastor Allen R. McFarland, First Lady Doris McFarland and the Women's Ministry.

A very special thanks to Crystal Pope for thinking enough of our work to submit this nomination! ❤

There is so much to be done and our days to labor are finite so we must maximize each moment
.
#LiftingHeartsLiftingLives

09/11/2020

FREE Mobile Food Pantry • SATURDAYS

09/03/2020

County withdraws north Minneapolis homeless shelter plans after outcry | City Pages

We won't make this mistake...eyes wide open!

An emergency homeless shelter proposed for north Minneapolis’s Willard-Hay residential neighborhood is off the table after neighbors criticized the project’s lack of public input…

08/31/2020

FUNDS ARE STILL AVAILABLE: City of Portsmouth COVID-19 Utility Assistance Program

08/28/2020

NEW LOCATION: National Overdose Awareness Day Drive Thru Event...This Monday, August 31