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.
To empower our guests through comprehensive services and resources that address their immediate needs while guiding them toward greater self-sufficiency, stability, and fulfillment.
Empathy, resilience, and human dignity.
A safe, dignified, and supportive environment for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
Access to healthcare, job training, counseling, and other vital programs.
To foster an inclusive community where our guests can rebuild their lives, rediscover their potential, and transition into permanent, sustainable housing solutions.
To transform lives, one person at a time, while creating a more just and equitable society for all.
Volunteer individually or with a group to support guests and daily shelter needs.
Support ongoing shelter operations, meals, case management, and guest services through the Steadfast Program.
Help provide breakfast or dinner for guests at The Refuge.

Aiden Bengas
Alejandra Nesbit
Attorney Ralph and Victoria Smiley
Bishop S.Y. Younger
Claude Gardner
Drs. Tony and Cleo Ryals
Dr. Dani and Nicole Rule
Dr. Keith Anderson
Dr. Shanece Green
Hugh Ballou and Leigh Anne Taylor
Jarvis Perkins
Jason and Casey Clark
Joshua Alatis
Lakeisha Swain
Mable Tucker
Melanie Hudson
Michael and Gretna Jackson
Tahira Moore
Tharp Funeral Home
Walter and Kristal Virgil
Help us provide much needed supplies to our families in shelter! We are especially in need of paper towles, toilet paper, and cleaning supplies!
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
434-849-7962
2220 Memorial Ave Lynchburg, VA 24501
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