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Since December 2022, we've helped over 300 people with our homeless employment services. With your support, we've helped 80% of shelter residents seeking a job get employed- the majority of them full time.
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See more about how we are changing lives through our Homeless Employment Services.
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80% of homeless citizens of Norfolk seeking jobs have gotten them!
The URC works closely alongside residents of the Housing Center at Tidewater to help them achieve their financial goals!
We help with everything from career mentorship and skill building; mock interviews and resume building; and securing documents. We work one-one with residents to provide practical resources through partnerships with local businesses, job agencies, and municipal offices in order to help residents transition into high-paying jobs.
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Our friend JJ after they landed their new job!
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Your Support Means Real Change in Norfolk.
Your donation to the URC will help us keep our operations going.
By donating to support our homeless services your gift will go to some of the most vulnerable in our city. Your support will ensure we continue to provide job placement for shelter residents; ensure no one goes hungry by providing meals to the shelter; and continue to rally Norfolk through coordinating volunteers at The Housing Center at Tidewater.
We’re Excited to Announce the Opening of
The Housing Center at Tidewater
After partnering with the City of Norfolk to launch the area’s first low-barrier shelter. This private-public partnership was a fantastic opportunity to serve with our city.
As of now, the Urban Renewal Center is no longer directing daily operations at the shelter. We have transitioned into providing support for shelter residents in close partnership with the City of Norfolk. We are providing shelter residents with employment services, we are coordinating volunteers, and we are collecting donations for the shelter.
Please find below a list of key items residents are in need of.
Be part of our community of volunteers called “Community Link!”
Want to donate?
The following items make a big difference for residents:
1) New in-package socks and underwear. Men’s and Women’s | All Sizes.
2) T-shirts. Short and long-sleeve | All sizes.
3) Work Pants and Jeans | All Sizes.
4) Socks | All sizes.
5) Work boots and athletic shoes | All Sizes .
6) Granola bars.
7) Boxed or bottled water.
8) Cans of soup with pop-top lids
*Food items must be individually wrapped and sealed. Unfortunately, we cannot accept homemade foods at this time.
Where to donate?
Please bring all donations to 1050 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, VA. 23504.