About Menchville House
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Staff Members
Sylvia Jones, Executive Director
Marcia Blake, Case Manager
Cynthia Foster, Resident Manager
Dieatra A. Perry, LPN (retired), Clinic Coordinator
Kathleen Kenon
Dorothy Matthews
Board of Directors
Laurine Press, Chairman
Carol Dufresne, Vice Chairman
Kevin Woisard, Secretary
Patricia Gorman, Treasurer
Millie Abell
Wanda N. Allen
Bertina Giles-Henderson
Tom Harmon
Lisa O. Hillman
Caleb Pierce
Veronica Sheppard
| Menchville House is a long term transitional facility for homeless women and children, located in the Denbigh area of Newport News on Warwick Blvd. This forty six-bed facility offers shelter for women and their children up to the age of 18. The agency works with other homeless service providers and social service agencies that offer families the services and support needed to return to self-sufficiency. We accept homeless women and their children as residents for up to 24 months. |
Our History:
Menchville House started in April, 1998 as the vision of three women to establish a shelter for homeless women and their children. They believed it to be God's will. The idea was quickly adopted by the community of Hampton Roads, Virginia. The concept of healing hurting women and their children was brought to reality in an 18 apartment building that the community pitched in to remodel into a lovely group home. The first homeless woman and her child moved into the shelter in April, 2001. Since then, numerous women and their children have moved from hurt to hope to become healthy, independent and contributing members of their communities.
Our Mission:
To help homeless women and their children return to self-sufficiency by providing a temporary home and supportive services.
Our Vision:
To be the premiere program in reducing and preventing homelessness in the Hampton Roads area.
Who Lives at Menchville House?
- Up to 16 homeless women and up to 30 of their children;
- Women over age 18, who are highly motivated to change their circumstances;
- Women who are living free of alcohol and drug addiction for at least six months, and who are not involved in any current criminal matters or behaviors;
- Women who are either employed or willing to seek meaningful employment;
- Women who are willing to:
- be
involved in vocational counseling and job search training, if
they are unemployed;
- work
towards improving their education or vocational training;
- work
towards improving their financial literacy;
- accept
lifestyle assistance programs; and,
- Comply with group home rules and actively participate in all phases of the program
- be
involved in vocational counseling and job search training, if
they are unemployed;
Program Requirements
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Be at least 18 years of age.
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Commit to making positive changes in their lives.
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Obtain employment and/or attend a college or vocational school.
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Be drug-free for at least six months.
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Pay a nominal fee based on HUD guidelines.
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Not be involved in any criminal activities or lifestyle.
To help residents, Menchville House staff provides or arranges essential services and support including:
- Case Management
- Housing Assistance
- Financial Literacy
- Goal Development
- Nutritional Advice
- Healthcare Assistance
- Employment Assistance
- Educational Assistance
- Children's Programs