As the Director of Housing Services at Miriam’s House, Kristen Nolen’s passion for our vulnerable neighbors and her commitment to provide the very best homeless services is unparalleled. Due to her efforts, in her 8 years here at Miriam’s House, thousands of lives have been changed and many families have been returned to the dignity of a home.
Read MoreLast year, we formalized our group of incredible monthly givers and launched The Key! Megan became a monthly supporter of Miriam’s House in 2020 in the midst of the pandemic. In this time of uncertainty, ongoing gifts have never been more critical. We reached out to Megan to learn more about her and her commitment to our work through her monthly donations.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to announce he 2021 Elizabeth M. Forsyth award recipient is Anne Alfieri. Anne joined the Board of Miriam’s House in 2010 and is currently the longest-serving member of the Board. Her service to Miriam’s House for the past ten years has resulted in tremendous growth in our programs offered and a significant increase in the number of persons we serve each year.
Read MoreLast year, we formalized our group of incredible monthly givers and launched The Key! Carrie & John Gregory Brown became monthly supporters of Miriam’s House in 2020 in the midst of the pandemic, and, in these uncertain times, ongoing gifts have never more critical. We reached out to Carrie & John to learn more about them and their commitment to our work through their monthly donations.
Read MoreWe are immensely proud of what we accomplished in 2020 and are thrilled to share it with you in our annual report which highlights our generous donors, committed team, and extraordinary outcomes.
Read MoreAfter a series of struggles, Jane became homeless and went to live in a local shelter. Jane is now employed, has found stable childcare, and is working toward getting her driver’s license. Jane shared her story of hope and perseverance with our team, and we are cheering her on as she meets her goals!
Read MoreMembers of The Key, like Bethany, have committed to financially supporting Miriam’s House through a donation amount of their choosing. The support of these engaged and passionate community members ensures that hundreds of homeless families and individuals are given not only the physical key of a home but keys to independence, opportunity, and safety.
Read MoreLooking ahead to 2021, it is clear that we will have to work even harder. We know that many families are on the brink of losing their housing and the need for our services will grow. It gives me immense confidence in our ability to meet this need because of the support we have found in YOU. We, like you, will meet the challenges of 2021 with strength and a deepened commitment to end homelessness. We will adapt, expand and respond with immense tenacity and compassion.
Read MoreJen Stowers and Adam Webb became monthly supporters of Miriam’s House over the summer, and in the midst of this pandemic, ongoing gifts have never been more critical. We reached out to Jen and Adam to learn more about their commitment to our work through monthly, recurring gifts.
Read MoreBJ McGraw is a familiar face around Miriam’s House as she first served as a board member from 1997 to 2000 and then returned to the Board in 2016. BJ moved to Lynchburg from Atlanta 30 years ago and raised her twin daughters in this community. She has an extensive leadership background in the financial industry and currently works at Pacific Life. BJ’s community service is broad and includes volunteerism at Jubliee, Amazement Square, and her church, Peakland Methodist. We sat down with BJ to get to know a little bit more about her and her commitment to Miriam’s House.
Read MoreLarry Taylor became a monthly supporter of Miriam’s House over the summer, and in the midst of this pandemic, ongoing gifts have never been more impactful. We reached out to Larry to learn more about his commitment to our work through his recurring gifts.
Read MoreMiriam'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.
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