To Our House Thermal Shelter for Homeless Adults in the NRV

The To Our House Winter Shelter program for homeless adults in the New River Valley is in its twelfth sheltering season.  Guests are sheltered in churches across the New River Valley for a week or two at a time.  During their stay, guests enjoy a hot evening meal, breakfast, and a bag lunch.  TOH’s goal is to connect these guests with resources that lead to employment, housing, and personal economic sustainability.  Since 2011, TOH volunteers have served over 50,000 meals and sheltered 583 guests, with 192 guests more permanent housing and 137 finding employment.  TOH also offers shelter and advocacy for homeless military veterans.  TOH is a program of New River Community Action and a United Way partner agency.  Find out more by visiting www.ToOurHouse.org or visit TOH on Facebook.  Recently, a Homeless Hotline has been established that can be reached 24-hours/day, 365 days/year for anyone finding themselves with no place to stay on a given night.  Call (540) 639-3159, to check the availability of a shelter bed in our community.