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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i)
Introduction
The Four Oaks Day Service Center offers a centralized location for homeless individuals and families to
access a variety of basic services and housing options daily from 7 am to 5 pm with additional 2 hours
during the winter shelter season. Additionally, the City continues to chair the Commission on
Homelessness, which is made up of appointed representatives from all six jurisdictions of the Greater
Virginia Peninsula. Through this collaborative leadership, guidance is provided that affects local policies
and efforts to assist service provider agencies to both prevent and end homelessness. Primary areas
identified as vital needs are additional affordable housing units, shelter assistance for homeless victims of
domestic violence and for those with special needs. The City will continue to support these needs through
the CDBG and HOME funds during the current program year.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including
reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual
needs
The Greater Hampton Roads Housing Crisis Hotline was established within the past several years to better
coordinate resources and referrals for households facing a housing crisis. The Hotline team uses
community resources to divert families from homelessness whenever possible. The Hotline is the central
point of contact for hundreds of public and privately funded resources throughout Hampton Roads.
The Four Oaks Day Services Center provides a safe, centralized location for homeless individuals and
families to access a variety of services and connect to housing opportunities through screening and
assessment. Within the facility, each household can obtain basic services, such as showers, laundry, food
and transportation. Additionally, a variety of community organizations are co-located in the center and
accessible for a large array of services. The Day Services Center is adding an outreach team in the next
year to actively work with unsheltered individuals and families across the City.
Living Interfaith Network of Hampton Roads, Inc. (LINK) is a faith-based, non-profit, volunteer supported
organization which provides direct service and advocacy to the homeless and underserved individuals and
families including: 1) the terminally ill, 2) physically and mentally disabled, 3) Veterans and their families;
4) HIV/AIDS infected/affected, 5) elderly and 6) persons living in poverty.
The Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula distributes foods effectively through collaborative efforts that
minimize hunger, promote nutrition and self-reliance through education.
The Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center provides a team of outreach case managers to specifically work
with Veterans and ensure they receive all housing and services available to them.
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