HomeAgain

The mission of HomeAgain is to assist homeless families and individuals in Greater Richmond by providing emergency and transitional shelter and programs designed to build skills leading to permanent housing. Their philosophy of services is expressed as New Hope (capacity for self-support, commitment to change, responsibility for life choices), New Skills (secure permanent housing, plan for on-going successes, nourish supportive relationships) and New Life (a safe, comforting living space, opportunity to shape life goals, develop personal and community resources for growth). The agency serves women with children, single women and men. Additionally, HomeAgain works with McGuire Veterans Hospital to provide transitional housing to veterans experiencing homelessness.

Programs Supported by the Community Action Fund:

The Espigh Family Shelter provides housing, intensive case management and child services for homeless women and children as well as single women. Services include debt reduction/money management support, a parenting group, tutoring for children, a substance abuse prevention group, a women’s issues group (ex. relationships, budgeting, health care, self-esteem, etc), and linkages with community resources and programs. This array of interventions is designed to prepare residents for permanent housing. In addition, the program connects children with community resources to get them into school or day care.