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At Wednesday’s inaugural Compassion in Action Tour organized by Homeward staff, guests had the opportunity to see firsthand the impactful work CARITAS (Richmond, VA) does every day. They learned how the agency plays a crucial role in the larger efforts to end homelessness for more of our neighbors. #HomewardVa #CompassionInAction

Photos from the recent National Alliance to End Homelessness Leadership Council Meeting! Since 2018 our Executive Director, Kelly King Horne, has served on this council, which unites homeless coalition leaders from 12 communities nationwide. Homeward is honored to be part of national conversations that work toward solving homelessness for more of our neighbors. #naeh #HomewardVa #endhomelessness

No family should have to worry about where their next meal will come from—or where they’ll sleep tonight. Here are just a few ways you can be a part of the efforts in our community to ensure more people have food to eat this season: ?? Help Housing Families First make holiday dinner baskets: https://buff.ly/4fxzhoZ ??Donate food or funds to RVA Community Fridges: https://lnkd.in/gCMDeBy8 ??Check out our Street Sheet that lists, among many resources, local food pantries and places to access food: https://buff.ly/40RJo3t #HomewardVa #hhweek

This week is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week—a powerful reminder that while the approaching holidays bring joy for many, they also highlight the hardships faced by others. Hunger and homelessness are deeply connected issues, and over the coming days, we’ll share ways you can help fight these injustices in our community. Let’s work together to make this season brighter for everyone! #hhweek #HomewardVA

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Last fiscal year, our region's network of homeless services providers served 533 veterans, including 35 veteran households with minor children. Of these 533, 127 were 65 or older. This #VeteransDay, we want to give a special shoutout of appreciation to our region's network of providers who work together to serve veterans experiencing homelessness: Central Virginia VA Health Care System Focused Outreach Richmond HomeAgain Homeward Liberation Veteran Services Richmond Department of Social Services River City Comprehensive Counseling Veteran Employment Program SupportWorks Housing U.S. VETS Together, we honor and support veterans by providing them with resources and pathways to stable housing and brighter futures. Veterans, thank you for your service!

Highlights from last month's first ever GRCoC Summit on Solving Homelessness! Thank you to everyone who spoke and attended. As the report highlights, a central feature of the GRCoC is collaboration. It takes all of us working together to help individuals and families pushed into homelessness get back on the pathway to a permanent home. If you would like to read the full annual report, you can find it here: https://lnkd.in/ejwMURnY

Tomorrow is Election Day! Voting is a powerful way to shape the future of our communities. Your voice matters, and your vote is the key to making it heard. ? Know your polling place: https://lnkd.in/ekMpUph ?Bring an acceptable form of ID to vote in Virginia: https://lnkd.in/drbeBQ2h ?Help is available if you are having trouble voting or have questions about the process: https://lnkd.in/dSfNsQ_5 ?Check the status of an absentee ballot: https://lnkd.in/dSVh-sG Virginia has same day voter registration, so if you haven't registered to vote, you still can! **The Homeward office will be closed tomorrow in honor of Election Day.** #HomewardVa #govote2024 #vote #voterresources

Today at 4:30, join CCC, Homeward and Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Richmond, to honor those that lost their lives this year while facing homelessness. Click the link to learn more about this meaningful All Saints Day service. https://lnkd.in/e9_ijVUC

A big thank you to the SupportWorks Housing team at Cool Lane Commons for all the great work you do every day. Homeward’s own Jen and Choice recently stopped by with sweet treats to show our appreciation. Together, we’re making a bigger impact, driving new solutions, and reaching more people in need. Your dedication, collaboration, and support make all the difference. We couldn’t do this work without amazing partners like you! #PartnerAppreciation #BetterTogether #SupportWorks #CommunityImpact