In honor of our 30th anniversary, we revisited the stories of some of the very first clients whose lives were forever changed.
Homeless families face many challenges
Limited Employment Opportunities
Without a permanent address, phone number, access to internet for online applications, or necessary identifications for employment paperwork, homeless individuals have limited employment opportunities.
Poor Health & Nutrition
Health problems, malnutrition, diabetes, and dental diseases are far more prevalent in the homeless population due to lack of basic nutrition, healthcare, and exposure to the elements.
Victimization
There is an increased vulnerability as those without housing are more likely to become victims of violent crime; homeless women are particularly at risk for sexual assault while sleeping on the streets.
Childhood Trauma
Homeless children experience hunger, illness, depression, anxiety, and other adverse outcomes, including: disruptions in school attendance, poor school performance, and developmental delays.
Our Work
We are dedicated to ending homelessness by rebuilding lives and empowering our community's most vulnerable.
Our homeless response programs are designed to ensure that homelessness is rare, brief, and nonrecurring in the Lynchburg community. Our housing programs are solutions-oriented, pairing stable housing with intensive wrap-around supportive services to help those experiencing homelessness get back on their feet.
Our Results
Since Miriam’s House opened its doors in 1994, thousands of people experiencing homelessness have been provided with safe housing and supportive services to help them rebuild their lives.
In 2023 alone, 538 persons, including 165 homeless children, were served.
We are fiercely committed to ending homelessness in our community, and to that end, we have increased our service capacity by 400% in the last 10 years, serving hundreds more of our homeless neighbors each year.
Our Record IN 2023
94%
of families served through our programs gain safe housing
94%
of families did not become homeless again
CURRENT NEEDS
Wishlist
Help us provide much-needed supplies to our families as they move out of shelter and into a home of their own! We are especially in need of paper towels, toilet paper, and cleaning supplies.
