A PLACE OF REFUGE FOR THE UNSHELTERED.

WHAT GUIDES OUR WORK

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.

Our Mission

To empower our guests through comprehensive services and resources that address their immediate needs while guiding them toward greater self-sufficiency, stability, and fulfillment.

Our Values

Empathy, resilience, and human dignity.

What We Offer

  • 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.

Our Commitment

  • 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.

SEE THE MISSION IN ACTION

See how The Refuge on Memorial is helping meet immediate needs while creating pathways toward long-term stability for guests in our community.

GET INVOLVED

Serve At The Refuge

Volunteer individually or with a group to support guests and daily shelter needs.

Give Through the
Steadfast Program

Support ongoing shelter operations, meals, case management, and guest services through the Steadfast Program.

Sponsor a Meal

Help provide breakfast or dinner for guests at The Refuge.

BECOME A STEADFAST SUPPORTER

The Steadfast Program provides ongoing support for the guests of The Refuge through consistent giving and sponsorship opportunities. Your support helps sustain shelter, meals, case management, and essential guest services.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

The Refuge on Memorial is made possible through the generosity of individuals, churches, businesses, and community partners who believe in providing shelter, dignity, and hope for our neighbors.

PLATINUM- $10,000

SILVER- $2,500

BRONZE- $1,000

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

CURRENT NEEDS

VIEW OUR AMAZON WISHLIST

Help us provide much needed supplies to our families in shelter! We are especially in need of paper towles, toilet paper, and cleaning supplies!

GET IN TOUCH

Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Email

Phone

434-849-7962

Address:

2220 Memorial Ave Lynchburg, VA 24501

2220 Memorial Ave Lynchburg, VA 24501