Portsmouth Volunteers For The Homeless

07/11/2021

[email protected] Hiring Event

Portsmouth Volunteers For The Homeless will be Portsmouth At Work Hiring Event on Thursday, July 15th

We are hiring for the following positions--

💜 Shelter Attendant / 5 pm - 10 pm
💙 Overnight Shelter Attendant / 10 pm - 6:15 am
💜 Service Center Specialist / 2 pm - 6 pm
💙 Portsmouth Central Intake Specialists / 9 am - 5 pm

We welcome applications from dedicated, competent and ready-to-work for the community individuals.

#TeamPVH
#LiftingHeartsLiftingLives
#InServiceToOthers

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You're invited to attend the [email protected] Hiring Event!

07/05/2021

So one Police Report and Mechanic visit later and we're hearing $2,000 to replace the stolen catalytic converter...wish ppl would think abt what's left in the wake of their decisions.

Theft...really!

Who's buying the stolen merchandise??? 🤔

07/05/2021

Homes are the cure to homelessness

This is a well written account of "the homeless experience." While the backdrop is NYC, it's also the same here in our community just scaled to a different level.

"over the course of my career as a doctor, the most powerful medication I’ve ever seen is an apartment. After someone moves into an apartment off the streets, within a few weeks, their health conditions improve, they look better, voices they may be hearing in their head quiet down, addiction improves and recovery begins."

"As we emerge from COVID, we must think boldly about our social infrastructure. Instead of growing our institutional economy of prisons and hospitals, we need to create a caring economy of community-based services. New York City needs to be prepared with shovel-ready projects to eliminate homelessness through expansions in supportive housing."

Walking into my quiet, darkened apartment in Midtown after work, the noise and tumult of the day starts to fade; my breathing slows down; and I can feel my cortisol level, a stress hormone, dropping. Across the city, 50,000 other men, women and children living in a public shelter or on the street ca...

07/03/2021

Theft...really!

Who's buying the stolen merchandise??? 🤔

Theft...really!

Who's buying the stolen merchandise??? 🤔

07/03/2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic • First Come, First Served

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic • First Come, First Served

07/02/2021

Treasury Department Updates FAQs About Emergency Rental Assistance | United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH)

FAQs About Emergency Rental Assistance
Last updated on July 01, 2021

Emergency rental assistance is for tenants and landlords. Find it in your area.

The Treasury Department released updated guidance on the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program.

The Treasury Department released updated guidance on the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program. The department added or updated guidance on the following topics: eviction prevention; outreach and accessibility; data bundling and bulk payments; ...

06/28/2021

The Up Center Job Fair

Up Center Virtual Job Fair - July 22nd!

Visit https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/the_up_center/e/wW9AK to register.

Read more about working at The Up Center below.
https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/the_up_center/e/wW9AK?fbclid=IwAR1Bkx9WqMi-lotYR1YkiZbJm8LyQqXphbyylNc7idakszbYNKzWIPqLD1Q

Save your spot to chat with our team at this online event. Each text based chat lasts around 10 mins and you can join from your desktop or smartphone at anytime during the event. Sign up today!

06/28/2021

Timeline Photos

Morning, Portsmouth. Local housing authorities are looking for qualified applicants for various positions. Join us virtually at: www.https://bit.ly/3qghp9i

06/23/2021

2021 YO Summit: Elevate Your Swag • THIS Saturday, June 26 • 10 a.m.–Noon (10 a.m.–Noon)

For additional information, email [email protected]

2021 YO Summit: Elevate Your Swag • THIS Saturday, June 26 • 10 a.m.–Noon (10 a.m.–Noon)

For additional information, email [email protected]

06/23/2021

Leroy, the missing homeless man from Norfolk, is alive — and no longer homeless

#ChangingTheParadigmOfOurPerceptionsAbtHomelessness

"He explained his reluctance to accept handouts: His needs were simple and he had his pride.

“But I appreciated the people who seemed to genuinely care,” he said. “I really did.”

His final words about the outpouring of concern from so many strangers:

“It was good that people came together. There’s a lot of division in this country right now. Maybe everyone will go on and help someone else who needs it now.”

Concern poured out from the community when Leroy Dublin, a fixture in Ghent, vanished.

06/19/2021

Thank you to Little Ceasar on Turnpike Blvd for their support!

Support businesses that support community!

06/18/2021

Amazon Prime Days are just around the corner.

Select Portsmouth Volunteers for the Homeless, Inc., as your charity of choice using AmazonSmile and Amazon will donate a small percentage of your purchase to us!

You shop. Amazon gives.

#TeamPVH
#LiftingHeartsLiftingLives
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Amazon Prime Days are just around the corner.

Select Portsmouth Volunteers for the Homeless, Inc., as your charity of choice using AmazonSmile and Amazon will donate a small percentage of your purchase to us!

You shop. Amazon gives.

#TeamPVH
#LiftingHeartsLiftingLives
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06/16/2021

https://tinyurl.com/BOHR0921

https://tinyurl.com/BOHR0921

06/16/2021

Treasury and IRS Announce New Online Tool to Help Families Register for Monthly Child Tax Credit | U.S. Department of the Treasury

"The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service announced today the availability of a new online tool to help families who normally aren’t required to file an income tax return to register quickly for the expanded and newly-advanceable Child Tax Credit from the American Rescue Plan. The new tool is part of a larger effort to help more families obtain advance Child Tax Credit payments."

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06/15/2021

Supporters!

We have a gentleman coming in tomorrow and he needs a change of clothing.

He's 38 to 40 waist and 6'4". He wears 4XL-5XL shirts.

If you happen to have anything in this size range that you'd like to donate, please give us a call. (757) 399-0200

Thanks for considering!
#TeamPVH
#LiftingHeartsLiftingLives

06/11/2021

Join us this Sunday, June 13th, as our Executive Director talks with Mr. Dale Murray abt homelessness and our services.

95.7 R&B https://www.audacy.com/957rnb/listen
K-94 https://www.audacy.com/k94hd2/listen
94.9 The Point https://www.audacy.com/pointradio/listen
Z104 https://www.audacy.com/z104/listen

Join us this Sunday, June 13th, as our Executive Director talks with Mr. Dale Murray abt homelessness and our services.

95.7 R&B https://www.audacy.com/957rnb/listen
K-94 https://www.audacy.com/k94hd2/listen
94.9 The Point https://www.audacy.com/pointradio/listen
Z104 https://www.audacy.com/z104/listen

06/10/2021

Email Nancy Stephens, [email protected] or call 757-629-4674 to see if you qualify!

Email Nancy Stephens, [email protected] or call 757-629-4674 to see if you qualify!

06/10/2021

Interested in starting a career in Early Childhood Education?

Interested in starting a career in Early Childhood Education?

06/01/2021

As the greater society seeks to create a "new normal," we remain acutely aware of the continuing unmet needs of our citizens who are experiencing homelessness.

We are grateful to those who have been caring and supportive of our efforts and we ask you to remember, we are still in the battle to combat homelessness.

We remain thankful to Sheriff Michael Moore and his team for their continued support! Without this support, we would not be able to shelter our clients.

Continuing to serve...and praying our new normal is next level! #FixedShelterPortsmouthVA
#LiftingHeartsLiftingLives

As the greater society seeks to create a "new normal," we remain acutely aware of the continuing unmet needs of our citizens who are experiencing homelessness.

We are grateful to those who have been caring and supportive of our efforts and we ask you to remember, we are still in the battle to combat homelessness.

We remain thankful to Sheriff Michael Moore and his team for their continued support! Without this support, we would not be able to shelter our clients.

Continuing to serve...and praying our new normal is next level! #FixedShelterPortsmouthVA
#LiftingHeartsLiftingLives

05/22/2021

Career Awareness Event...

Join us for a Career Awareness Event: Women in Skilled Trades! This virtual webinar will take place on June 10 from 12:30-1:30PM. Learn about career opportunities, hear from career coaches and ambassadors, and more! Register today at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5KifdyZeQPWUHpX5aw-U1A?_x_zm_rtaid=G8vkDZUvTqqua9otU06S_w.1619619923622.c8a378c345eece6679fb4334e57245a3&_x_zm_rhtaid=717

05/21/2021

The Portsmouth Department of Social Services in partnership with the Kids Wish Network presents...Project Toy Drop III #PortsmouthVaProjectTopDropIII #ChristmasInJune

Follow this link: http://www.portsmouthva.gov/kidswish

The Portsmouth Department of Social Services in partnership with the Kids Wish Network presents...Project Toy Drop III #PortsmouthVaProjectTopDropIII #ChristmasInJune

Follow this link: http://www.portsmouthva.gov/kidswish

05/20/2021

Advance Child Tax Credit Payments in 2021 | Internal Revenue Service

Child Tax Credit Payments to Begin in July: Help Clients Prepare Now

Starting July 15, the IRS will provide Child Tax Credit payments to families with children. Families will receive $300 for each child under the age of 6, and $250 for each child age 6-17. Payments will be made on the 15th of each month through the end of 2021. Congress will consider extending assistance beyond 2021.

Families who have filed their 2020 tax return will receive payments automatically. A process will be established for families to provide updated information (e.g. change of mailing address) and for non-filers to access the payments.

The IRS is encouraging families to establish bank accounts so payments can be sent via direct deposit. Those without bank accounts will receive a paper check or debit card. More detailed information from Treasury and the IRS is expected soon.

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/advance-child-tax-credit-payments-in-2021

Information for taxpayers who may receive advance Child Tax Credit payments in 2021.

05/20/2021

Women's Recovery Group
For Pregnant or Parenting Women Facing Addiction or in Recovery

Women's Recovery Group
For Pregnant or Parenting Women Facing Addiction or in Recovery

05/16/2021

05/14/2021

Everyone is invited to walk, drive, or bike through the parking lot at Churchland Baptist Church on Tuesday evening 5:00-6:30pm for a free hot meal to-go!

Spread the word!

Thank you Churchland Baptist Church!!! #MeetingTheNeeds

Everyone is invited to walk, drive, or bike through the parking lot at Churchland Baptist Church on Tuesday evening 5:00-6:30pm for a free hot meal to-go! Spread the word!

05/08/2021

Many may know that for the past 4 years Pastor @Joseph Fleming has celebrated his Pastoral Anniversary and Birthday with a week-long Noon Day Worship Service, an Anniversary Concert and a FB fundraiser.

With COVID-19, Pastor Joseph remained determined to continue his tradition. This year he was sidelined by an unexpected motor vehicle accident, yet he continued his advocacy for PVH from this recovery station.

We are so thankful for Pastor Joseph's heart, his servant leadership. Thank you so very much for your consistently spearheading opportunities for Third Baptist Church Portsmouth Va and the community-at-large to help #TeamPVH meet the needs of our brothers and sisters experiencing homelessness.

We are humbled and grateful. Thank you! #TeamPVH #LifingHeartsLiftingLives

Many may know that for the past 4 years Pastor @Joseph Fleming has celebrated his Pastoral Anniversary and Birthday with a week-long Noon Day Worship Service, an Anniversary Concert and a FB fundraiser.

With COVID-19, Pastor Joseph remained determined to continue his tradition. This year he was sidelined by an unexpected motor vehicle accident, yet he continued his advocacy for PVH from this recovery station.

We are so thankful for Pastor Joseph's heart, his servant leadership. Thank you so very much for your consistently spearheading opportunities for Third Baptist Church Portsmouth Va and the community-at-large to help #TeamPVH meet the needs of our brothers and sisters experiencing homelessness.

We are humbled and grateful. Thank you! #TeamPVH #LifingHeartsLiftingLives

05/04/2021

Living Well During The Pandemic & Beyond sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension - Portsmouth

Portsmouth Health Department

Click photo for Registration links in original post.

Are you having a hard time trying to live well during this pandemic? Our friends at Southeast Family & Consumer Sciences and Virginia Cooperative Ext are hosting a series to help with just that!

Living Well During The Pandemic & Beyond
*See flyer for registration details

New Dietary Guidelines
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuf--srTkoEtAyyhLLZdaAevEP-19gmBi5

Label Reading & Food Demonstration
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcucuGppj0rE9y7lyMq4sGPx63CpB5XHyEa

Food Budgeting, Becoming a MFE Volunteer & Goal Setting
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpceyrqTktGNN-YutWN1u7g6p0dOrQAv6f

Stress Mgt for Parents and Youth & Cool Inside/Outside Activities
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldeitpzwjHtKUkrJu99wufEToaZuqAcas

Saving Money & Housing Update
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEscuGprz8pHNI9cAD9Ci3EHtOZg8J_PHaB

Movement & Mindfulness-Family & Consumer Sciences Upcoming programs
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsdOmrpjoqEtz_2lRyjkYoHqr6FGz-b9S6

04/30/2021

Shout out to Portsmouth Police Department Officer "You Know Who You Are!"

A few months ago, we had a client with a substance abuse emergency visit Maryview Emergency Department.

For no particular reason, the client was approached by an Officer who was there on other business. The Officer began talking with the client, he says "like a human being."

She talked to him about life, decisions and future. She gave him her Police Department business card and asked him to call if he found himself in a space where he needed to talk...

A few days ago, Officer "You Know Who You Are," called the client to check on him, to see how things were going.

Needless to say, the client is impressed, overwhelmed and feels valued.

When you're led by your spirit, God magnifies the small things...

Thank you Officer "You Know Who You Are!" #TeamPVH #LiftingHeartsLiftingLives #InvisibleInPlainSight #PortsmouthVaStrong

04/30/2021

Najee Harris Hosts Draft Party at His Old Homeless Shelter

We've said many times, ppl aren't disposable. We never know a person's "after homelessness" potential.

"Harris went on to be one of Alabama's most explosive players, rushing for 1,224 yards and averaging 5.9 yards a carry as a junior in 2019."

The Steelers No. 24 overall draft pick threw a draft party for kids at the homeless shelter where he lived for several years.

04/30/2021

Returning Citizens Resource Day

HAPPENING TOMORROW: ALL CITIZENS WELCOME!

Tell a friend and bring a friend to our voter registration and resources drive-thru!

We will have resources on site for ALL citizens to include:
Portsmouth City Health Department
City of Portsmouth, Virginia. Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services
NAACPPortsmouth
Portsmouth Department of Social Services
Stoptheviolence757
NSC The Staffing Experts(Recently Added)

The MAN Foundation in partnership with The Portsmouth Sheriff's Office are hosting a Voter Registration and Resource Drive-Thru for Returning Citizens (Ex-Offenders)

May 1, 2021
2PM-4PM

Portsmouth Sheriff’s Training Academy
1725 Green St.
Portsmouth Va 23704
(Behind 7-11 on Effingham St.)

The Governor of Virginia, Ralph Northam restored 69,000 returning citizens’ (ex-offenders) right to vote. Now, it's time to get registered to vote. Come drive-thru and register! We will check the status to see if your rights have been restored or you can pre-register for the event at: https://forms.gle/F7h6UQjgMKWcatgUA

If you have questions or concerns, then call or email The MAN Foundation at 757-295-8787 or [email protected]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wavy.com/news/politics/virginia-politics/from-prison-to-the-voting-booth-voting-rights-restored-for-thousands-in-virginia/amp/