Our Partner Agencies
United Way of the Virginia Peninsula invests in, convenes around, and advocates for the local nonprofit organizations listed below. These agencies work together to address the Virginia Peninsula's complex issues surrounding poverty, and they provide impactful programs and services necessary to lifting our neighbors in need out of poverty. When you make an unrestricted gift to United Way of the Virginia Peninsula, your gift benefits the following nonprofit partners:
ALTERNATIVES
www.altinc.org | 757-838-2330
359 Fenwick Road, Bldg. 263, Fort Monroe, Hampton, VA 23651
Inspiring young people to realize their inherent potential as valued members of the community.
50% of participants demonstrated an increase in positive behavior and a decrease in negative behavior.
AMERICAN RED CROSS
http://www.redcross.org/va/hampton | 757-838-7320
1323 W. Pembroke Avenue, Hampton, VA 23661
Prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
90% of disaster-affected clients reported the immediate financial assistance provide by the American Red Cross helped meet their immediate, disaster-caused needs for food, clothing, shelter.
THE ARC OF GREATER WILLIAMSBURG
https://www.thearcgw.org/ | 757-229-3535
150-D Strawberry Plains Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Improves the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through community activities and advocacy.
98% of clients working with Wheels4Work business partners are still employed in the position they were hired for.
AVALON CENTER
757-258-5022 (WMBG), 804-725-0400 (Middle Pen.), 757-258-5051 (24-hour helpline)
PO Box 6805, Williamsburg, VA 23188
PO Box 6805, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Works to end domestic and sexual violence through prevention, education, shelter, and support services.
89% of clients indicated that they received some or all of the help they wanted finding safe and affordable housing.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
www.bigbrobigsis.com | 757-369-6824
746 Adams Drive, Room 10, Newport News, VA 23601
Creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
90% of Littles reported experiencing fewer depressive symptoms after being matched with a Big for 12 months.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA
www.bagclub.com |757-223-7204
11825 Rock Landing Drive, Chesapeake Building, Suite B, Newport News, VA 23606
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
92% of youth reported that the Club served as a safe, positive environment for development
C. WALDO SCOTT CENTER FOR HOPE
www.scottcenter.org |757-244-9223
3100 Wickham Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607
Gives HOPE to families while developing the whole child.
83% of participants showed an increase in knowledge regarding positive lifestyle choices.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF EASTERN VIRGINIA
www.cceva.org |757-875-0060
12829 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23608
Provides comprehensive, compassionate services, collaborates with community partners and advocates for those in need.
97.91% of participants gained financial knowledge or skills.
CENTER FOR CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES
https://kidsandfamilies.com/ |757-838-1960
2021 Cunningham Drive, Suite 400, Hampton, VA 23666
Delivers quality counseling programs and support services that empower individuals and families to improve their lives.
71% of clients in mental health programs achieve their mental health treatment goals.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES
www.cdr.org |757-566-3300
150 Point O’Woods, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Inspires and empowers children, families, and early childhood professionals to reach their full potential.
501 children received early intervention services including speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy and specialized education.
COLONIAL CASA
https://colonialcasa.org/ | 757-229-3306
3917 A2 Midlands Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Recruits, trains, and supports court-appointed advocates to be a voice for children who are victims of abuse and neglect.
32 children found optimal safe placements.
COMMONWEALTH CATHOLIC CHARITIES
www.cccofva.org | 757-247-3600
740 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606
Provides quality, compassionate human services to all people, especially the most vulnerable, regardless of faith.
Refugees provided with employment training and placement support obtain employment at an average starting wage of $15.70/hr.
EDMARC
www.edmarc.org | 757-967-9251
516 London Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Eases the trauma of a child's illness or death and reduces the disabling effects of pediatric illness, loss, and bereavement on families.
474 hospital bed stays were prevented for patients in Edmarc’s clinical services program, reducing healthcare costs and improving the quality of life for their families.
FIRSTSPARK
www.firstsparkva.org | 757-240-2731
11832 Canon Boulevard, Suite F, Newport News, VA 23606
Champions a collaborative system that provides high-quality early care to prepare children for kindergarten and life.
80% of teachers attending adult training in Early Childhood Developmentally Appropriate Practices increased their knowledge.
FREEKIND
www.freekindva.org | 877-227-2321
1705 Todds Ln, Hampton, VA 23666
Prevents human trafficking in our communities and support survivors on their journey to freedom.
99% of survivors receiving Freekind advocacy services obtained favorable sentencing outcomes which restores their hope in a different future and accelerates their access to restorative care.
GIRL SCOUTS COUNCIL OF COLONIAL COAST
www.gsccc.org | 757-547-4405
912 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
70% of Girl Scouts reported greater sense of self which gives them the courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place.
GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS CARE CLINIC
https://www.gmcareclinic.com/ | 804-210-1368
6031 Industrial Drive, Gloucester, VA 23061
Provides community-based healthcare for residents of Gloucester and Mathews counties who lack health insurance or have Medicaid.
80% of diabetic patients maintained control of their blood sugar.
80% of diabetic patients maintained control of their blood sugar.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PENINSULA & GREATER WILLIAMSBURG
www.habitatpgw.org | 757-596-5553
11011 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23601
Brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
80% of Habitat’s 2022 approved applicants were ALICE families, 100% of those families who now live in Habitat homes are no longer asset limited or income constrained due to their affordable mortgage.
HAMPTON ROADS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (HRCAP)
https://hrcapinc.org/ | 757-247-0379
2410 Wickham Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607
To improve lives by providing optimum services and mobilizing resources that strengthen our communities.
Earned income increased for 57.05% of households who participated in the Whole Family Approach Pilot.
HELP INC
www.helphampton.org | 757-727-2577
1320 LaSalle Avenue, Hampton, VA 23669
Provides dignifying, empowering, and faith-based safety-net shelter, healthcare, and support to our community’s most vulnerable people.
36 (10%) of shelter clients rehoused.
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF HAMPTON ROADS
www.hdcofhr.org | 757-886-6025
2 Bernadine Dr., Newport News, VA 23602
Provides quality, affordable rental housing opportunities in safe neighborhoods on the VA Peninsula to low-income individuals and families, the homeless and the disabled.
50 individuals received access to more affordable rental housing.
HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS, INC
https://housingpartnerships.org/ | 757-221-0225
115 Palace Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23187
Forms true partnerships between communities, volunteers, and our neighbors to achieve the goal of safe, warm, and dry housing.
113 households were kept safe, warm, and dry.
Provides skilled and compassionate health care and counseling to the medically disadvantaged.
68% of hypertensive patients maintained control of their blood pressure.
LINK OF HAMPTON ROADS
www.linkhr.org | 757-595-1953
10413 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23601
Links community resources to provide housing solutions to homeless individuals and emergency services to men, women, and children who don’t have access to basic needs.
102 homeless individuals were successfully housed fostering a sense of housing stability, security and dignity.
102 homeless individuals were successfully housed fostering a sense of housing stability, security and dignity.
LITERACY FOR LIFE
www.literacyforlife.org | 757-221-3325
PO Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187
Empowers adults by building foundational skills for success in life and work.
60% of adult learners demonstrated basic skills improvements that enables them to procress along a pathway of learning and employment to achieve success in life and work.
MENCHVILLE HOUSE
http://menchvillehouse.com | 757-833-5980
13658 Warwick Blvd. Newport News, VA 23602
To help families return to self- sufficiency by providing a temporary home and support services.
120 persons exited to positive housing destinations.
PEAKE CHILDHOOD CENTER
www.peakecc.org | 757-825-6200
1306 Thomas Street, Hampton, VA 23669
Nurtures young children by providing affordable, quality preschool programs that develop the whole child and foster school readiness.
90% of preschool aged children scored within the growing skill band Or higher in 3 out of 4 subtests.
PENINSULA AGENCY ON AGING
www.paainc.org | 757-873-0541
739 Thimble Shoals Boulevard, Suite 1006, Newport News, VA 23606
Supports the independence and quality of life of Peninsula residents primarily 60 and over.
97% of Peninsula Agency on Aging (PAA) clients reported an enhanced quality of life.
RURAL HOUSING PARTNERSHIP
www.ruralhousingpartnership.org | 804-792-5079
P.O. Box 1688 Gloucester, VA 23061
Completes housing repairs for low-income families in Gloucester and Mathews County.
40% of home repair requests were approved to keep homeowners safe and sheltered.
THE SALVATION ARMY, WILLIAMSBURG VA
www.virginiasalvationarmy.org/williamsburgva/ | 757-229-6651
216 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Preaches the gospel of Jesus Christ and meets human needs in His name without discrimination.
4,844 food packages distributed which represents a 67% increase from the previous year.
THE SAMARITAN GROUP
http://www.thesamaritangroup.org/ | 804-693-3600
PO box 784, White Marsh, VA 23183-1784
Provides temporary financial assistance to residents of Gloucester County.
Prevented 54 evictions and 129 electric disconnects.
THRIVE PENINSULA
http://thrivepeninsula.org/ | 757-877-6211
13195 Warwick Boulevard, Unit 2C, Newport News, VA 23602
Faith-based coalition helping Peninsula families through hardship. THRIVE provides financial coaching, critical bill assistance, food pantry services, transportation aid, and resource referrals.
95% of people who received financial coaching in 2023 from THRIVE said they would use the financial tools they were given, which equips them to reach future financial stability.
TRANSITIONS FAMILY VIOLENCE SERVICES
www.transitionsfvs.org | 757-722-2261
137 Kings Way, Hampton, VA 23669
Builds safe and healthy families on the Peninsula by providing services to adult and child victims of domestic violence.
97% of housholds served reported having access to some or all the assistance they needed to address their emotional needs and were more hopeful about their lives.
THE 200+ MEN FOUNDATION INC.
www.hr200plusmen.org | 757-455-9260
PO Box 99013 Norfolk, VA 23509
An organization of men, influencing and building better communities by encouraging, inspiring and enabling African Americans.
21% increase in Scholar attendance of monthly developmental sessions in the first four months of the FY24 program year.
VERSABILITY RESOURCES
www.versability.org | 757-896-6461
2520 58th Street, Hampton, VA 23661
Supports people with disabilities in leading productive and fulfilling lives.
93% of children participating in VersAbility’s Early Prevention and Intervention of Children (EPIC) program met two or more goals on their IFSP.
VIRGINIA PENINSULA FOODBANK
www.hrfoodbank.org | 757-596-7188
2401 Aluminum Avenue, Hampton, VA 23661
Leads the effort for a hunger-free community through food assistance programs and collaborative partnerships.
More than 50% of all food items distributed by our agencies and programs were classified as "green" food items.
WILLIAMSBURG HOUSE OF MERCY
http://williamsburghouseofmercy.org | 757-229-3700
10 Harrison Ave., Williamsburg, VA 23185
Provides quality compassionate human services to all people, especially the most vulnerable, regardless of faith.
110 households were assisted with diapers.
YMCA OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULAS
www.ymcavp.org | 757-223-7925
41 Old Oyster Point Road, Suite C, Newport News, VA 23602
Puts Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
98%of the 4-year-old preschoolers on financial assistance scored at or above the Kindergarten readiness benchmark.
United Way of the Virginia Peninsula's Community Assistance Network (CAN)
www.uwvp.org/help | 757-229-2222
A robust network of diverse community partners working together to keep our neighbors housed, healthy, and thriving.
www.uwvp.org/help | 757-229-2222
A robust network of diverse community partners working together to keep our neighbors housed, healthy, and thriving.
Mobilized financial assistance for 258,729 individuals facing poverty-related crises.