VICTORY HOME. Healing. Help. Hope.

       At any given time (even in winter) there are
       at least 1,800 homelesss persons in Hampton
       Roads.

       There are at least 650 persons unsheltered in
       Hampton Roads, more in the summer.

       Over 90% of those who are homeless are also    
       abusing alcohol or drugs.

       There are 600,000 in Virginia who are in need
       of treatment for drugs or alcohol but are not
       getting it.

       85% of those incarcerated were "high" when
       they committed their crime.

       More people were killed by drunk drivers last year
       than those killed in the whole Vietnam war.

       The economy is causing these numbers to rise.

       Temporary emergency shelters are available for 
       overnight during the winter months.

       Homeless shelters provide temporary housing.

       Cities are building single room occupancy (SROs)
       for the homeless.

       Outpatient treatment is offered for addicts by
       mental health and social services.

       Churches and non-profits are paying for people
       to live in hotels.

       Soup kitchens are available in many
       neighborhoods around Hampton Roads.

       Destructive patterns of behavior must be
       identified and changed.

       There must be enough time allowed for change
       to take place.

       They must be given the specific tools needed
       to change.

       Long term housing in homes.

       Three hot, nourishing meals a day, plus snacks.

       Clothing and hygiene items.

       One-on-one counseling.

       Group therapy.

       Work training.

       Character developement.

       Long-term care (as long as it takes for a person
       to get on their feet.)

       Transitional care until independent and
       self-supporting.

       FREE.
       We help people at no charge to the individual.