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Shelter-Emergency - Newport News, PORT Winter Shelter Program, LINK of Hampton Roads

10413 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23601

Eligibility

Serves the elderly, newly disabled, terminally ill, physically/mentally disabled and persons that are homeless.

Hours

Services provided from November through March. Shelter sites change weekly. Check website for locations.

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Shelter sites change weekly. Check website for locations. SHELTER BEGINS INTAKE AT 5:30 PM NIGHTLY. LATE ARRIVALS ACCEPTED. SHELTER STAFF AND SHERRIFS MAY DENY ENTRY AT THEIR DISCRETION

Service area

Newport News, VA
Poquoson, VA
Gloucester, VA
Mathews, VA
York, VA

Description

Program that coordinates interfaith congregations located in any area of Newport News to open their parish or social halls and provide food and shelter for individuals or families who would normally spend their nights sleeping on the streets, in cars, or perhaps in empty buildings or in the woods.

Providing organization

LINK of Hampton Roads, Inc.

An outreach program designed to assist people through education, direct services and advocacy. While providing housing solutions to those in crisis.