Miriam's House is proud to lead the Central Virginia Continuum of Care, our local coalition working to end homelessness, and we were thrilled to participate in the announcement that Lynchburg has functionally ended veteran homelessness!
Read MoreSince 2018, Emily Crowder has been a monthly supporter of Miriam’s House. We sat down to chat with Emily to learn more about her commitment to our work through her monthly gifts as part of The Key.
Read MoreWe are proud to announce the 2020 Elizabeth M. Forsyth award recipient is Denise Oglesby! For 2 decades, Denise has provided a safe and welcoming home for hundreds of our homeless neighbors to rebuild their lives. Her commitment and passion have impacted Miriam’s House and this community in immeasurable ways.
Read MoreSince 2016, Rebecca Frye has been a monthly supporter of Miriam’s House. She first learned about our organization when her son attended our neighbor nonprofit, Elizabeth’s Early Learning Center, and immediately connected with the mission and work of Miriam’s House. We sat down to chat with Rebecca to learn more about her commitment to our work through her monthly gifts.
Read MoreThe 2019 Elizabeth M. Forsyth Community Service Award Recipient is Krista Mills, M.Ed. We are proud to have such a distinguished civil servant as our first executive director and are pleased to present her with the Elizabeth M. Forsyth Community Service Award!
Read MoreSince 1991, Vince Sawyer has played a key role in our work to end homelessness. As a charter member of the Miriam’s House Board of Directors, he worked alongside our founders, Rev. Bev Cosby and Mrs. Elizabeth Forsyth, to help guide our mission, open our doors, and ensure our future. Vince and his wife, Judy, have called Lynchburg home for over 50 years, and have been incredibly active members of this community. We sat down with Vince to hear more about him and his service to Miriam’s House.
Read MoreWe are immensely proud of what we accomplished in 2019 and are thrilled to share it with you in our annual report which highlights our generous donors, committed team, and extraordinary outcomes.
Read MoreOur mission to end homelessness is even more relevant today than it was in 1994. In the decade to come, we are fiercely committed to continuing this work and expanding our impact so that many more are given the opportunity and dignity of home.
Read MoreSince 2016 Mac has been a dedicated member of our Board of Directors and for the past three years, has served as Treasurer. Mac and his wife, Linie, have called Lynchburg home for over 40 years and have been very involved in giving back to this community. We sat down with Mac to get to know a little bit about him and his service to Miriam’s House.
Read MoreIn July 2018, Miriam’s House expanded the homeless population served through our Community First program by focusing not only on households with children but also serving unaccompanied youth. Since that time, we have worked with 28 homeless young people to provide them support and a second chance.
Read MoreWe are incredibly proud to welcome two new board members to our Board of Directors; Leslie King and Hope Townes, Esq.
Read MoreOver the course of our history, we have been so fortunate to have had the whole-hearted, generous support of this community which has allowed us to impact so many. Your solidarity in our mission to end homeless and rebuild lives has allowed us to thrive in our work. Throughout this anniversary year, we will be celebrating the incredible impact Miriam’s House has had on this community while we recommit to our mission of ending homelessness.
Read MoreWe are so excited to present our 2018 Annual Report highlighting our incredible impact, generous supporters and committed team of staff and board members!
Read MoreThis family left homelessness behind and is thriving as they rebuild their lives. Homelessness is extremely hard on families, and we are thrilled to have played a role in moving Deborah and her girls out of shelter and into a home!
Read MoreWe were thrilled to honor Bobby Harris as the 2018 Award recipient in May at our annual Luncheon.
Read MoreOne of the driving forces behind our work to house over 60 families each year is the knowledge that safe, stable housing is the foundation for children’s success in school and later in life.
Read MoreMiriam’s House’s newest program, HOME (Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement) launched in July 2018.
Read MoreMiriam’s House welcomes new board member, Dr. James M. Peery III, to our dynamic team of directors!
Read More“Miriam’s House has given me the help I needed to get back on my feet and create a better future for me and my children. I love this program because it was just what I needed for a new start. Having my own housing has made me more independent and empowered me to break the abusive cycle I was trapped in.”
Read MoreAt Miriam's House our mission is and has always been: to end homelessness and rebuild lives through the empowerment of women and families.
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