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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, COLONIAL VIRGINIA COUNCIL
www.cvcboyscouts.org | 757-595-3356
11834 Canon Boulevard, Suite L, Newport News, VA 23606
Prepares young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
EDMARC
www.edmarc.org | 757-967-9251
516 London Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Recruits, trains, and supports court-appointed advocates to be a voice for children who are victims of abuse and neglect.
FIRSTSPARK, formerly Smart Beginnings Virginia Peninsula
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Provides skilled and compassionate health care and counseling to the medically disadvantaged.
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.
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.
NATASHA HOUSE, INC.
http://natashahouse.org/ | 757-898-1993
124 Goodwin Neck Road, Yorktown, VA 23692
Equips homeless mothers with the tools and skills to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency.
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.
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.
RURAL HOUSINGNERSHIP
www.ruralhousingpartnership.org | 804-792-5079
P.O. Box 1688 Gloucester, VA 23061
Supports the independence and quality of life of Peninsula residents primarily 60 and over.
THE SALVATION ARMY, PENINSULA COMMAND
www.salvationarmypotomac.org/hamptonva | 757-838-4875
1033 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, VA 23666
Preaches the gospel of Jesus Christ and meets human needs in His name without discrimination.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
VERSABILITY RESOURCES
www.versability.org | 757-896-6461
2520 58th Street, Hampton, VA 23661
Supports people with disabilities in leading productive and fulfilling lives.
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.
WILLIAMSBURG FAITH IN ACTION
http://wfia.org/ | 757-258-5890
354 McLaws Circle # 1, Williamsburg, VA 23185
To help seniors age 60+ and adults with chronic illness or physical disability remain independent in their own homes.
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.
United Way of the Virginia Peninsula's Community Assistance Network (CAN)
www.uwvp.org/help
A robust network of diverse community partners working together to keep our neighbors housed, healthy, and thriving.
www.uwvp.org/help
A robust network of diverse community partners working together to keep our neighbors housed, healthy, and thriving.