Menchville House, a 501(c) 3 organization, is a transitional home for
homeless women and their children.

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.

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. And, indeed, there were many unexplained circumstances as 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 old, run-down apartment building, previously suspected of heavy drug trafficking. The community immediately pitched in to remodel the building into a lovely group home. The first homeless woman and her child moved into a transitional apartment at 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.

 

Program Requirements Be at least 18 years of age. Commit to making positive changes in their lives. Obtain employment and/or attend a college or vocational school. Be drug-free for at least six months. Pay a nominal fee based on HUD guidelines. Not be involved in any criminal activities or lifestyle.

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