Year Founded
2024
EIN
33-2484279
Primary Contact Name
Claude Gardner
Main Address

2220 Memorial Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24502
United States

What We Do

The Refuge on Memorial provides a safe, dignified, and supportive environment for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. Our mission is to empower our guests through comprehensive services and resources that address their immediate needs while guiding them towards greater self-sufficiency, stability, and fulfillment.

We strive to be a beacon of hope, offering not just shelter but also access to healthcare, job training, counseling, and other vital programs. Our dedicated staff and volunteers treat every guest with compassion, respect their inherent worth, and nurture their aspirations for a better future.

The Refuge is committed to fostering an inclusive community where our guests can rebuild their lives, rediscover their potential, and ultimately transition into permanent, sustainable housing solutions. We collaborate with local organizations, businesses, and government agencies to tackle the complex challenges of homelessness through innovative approaches and collective impact.

 

Grounded in the values of empathy, resilience, and human dignity, The Refuge on Memorial is devoted to transforming lives, one person at a time, and creating a more just and equitable society for all.

Interesting Info
  • Provide emergency shelter services, utilizing a low-barrier model for women, men, and entire family units.
  • We have a Day Shelter that serves up to 150 people
  • Partner with other nonprofits and professionals to offer other free programs and services to our clients.
Geographic Location

City of Lynchburg

Volunteer Opportunities
Facilitating Activities During the Day
Repeats weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 8am - 12pm for 260 times
Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 12pm - 4pm for 260 times
Weekly on Wednesday, 6pm - 10pm for 260 times
Duration of 4 hours

Organizing Overflow Items and Donations
Repeats weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 8am - 12pm for 260 times
Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 12pm - 4pm for 260 times
Weekly on Wednesday, 6pm - 10pm for 260 times
Duration of 4 hours

Preparing and Serving Meals
Repeats weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 8am - 12pm for 219 times
Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 12pm - 4pm for 260 times
Weekly on Wednesday, 6pm - 10pm for 260 times
Duration of 4 hours