Housing Solutions for Young Adults 18-24
celebrating our first year
Help keep us rolling into our second year by donating much-needed transportation gift cards for our clients! Most of our clients do not have a car or a driver's license and need help to get to health appointments, job interviews, and more. If you would like to donate, please use the links below and select to send them by mail to Hope House, 13 W. Beverley St., Staunton, VA 24401
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Providing Solutions
Rural LGBTQ+ youth face myriad challenges as they come of age in their families and communities. Hope House provides connection to rapid rehousing and rental assistance for young adults ages 18-24 who are experiencing or at risk for homelessness. Ensuring housing stability for these youth is an important first step in helping them navigate their independence.
How to Apply
Eligible applicants are unaccompanied youth ages 18-24, not living with a parent or guardian, who are experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness. This includes "couch surfing" with friends or relatives. Priority is given to youth who identify as LGBTQ+, but the program serves youth in this age regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Efforts will be made to find them space in congregant shelter while awaiting a permanent placement. Applicants must reside in Augusta County, Staunton, Waynesboro, Rockbridge County, Lexington, Buena Vista, Bath County, Highland County, Rockingham County, or Harrisonburg.
Referrals and applications are now open. To get started, take our eligibility quiz to find out if you qualify. Once you qualify, access the application here.
For questions and more information:
email hopeshenandoah@gmail.com or
call/text the Hope Line at 540-245-3321.
Ensuring Success
The Shenandoah LGBTQ Center provides case management as well as optional life skills programming to help youth learn to work with landlords and employers, take good care of their health, navigate personal relationships, and develop a resilient support network.
Funding Partners
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development - Housing Trust Fund (DHCD)
Valley Community Services Board (VCSB)
Community Action Partnership of Staunton, Augusta & Waynesboro (CAPSAW)
Read our Annual Impact Report
Donate
Hygiene Items
Our clients currently need:
Shampoo
Conditioner
Soap/Body Wash (including masculine scents)
Toothpaste/Toothbrushes
Cotton swabs (Q-tips)
Disposable razors
Shaving cream or gel
Cleaning Supplies:
Disinfecting Wipes
Sponges
Dish soap
Laundry detergent
Donations can be placed in the donation box in the lobby of the Masonic Building,
13 W. Beverley St., Staunton
Donate furniture/
housewares
Most of our clients have no furniture when they move into their new apartment. Most needed items are usually:
Beds (any size)
Couches
Comfortable chairs
Coffee tables/End tables
Small dining sets
Dressers
New sheet sets and towel sets
If you would like to donate any of these items, please EMAIL US at hopeshenandoah@gmail.com and we will try to match your items with one of our clients.
We may be able to pick up items from you, but are limited in regards to transporting large items.