In a press release last week, the Trump Administration announced veteran homelessness in the U.S. continues to decline; the number of homeless veterans dropped 5.4 percent last year and by nearly half since 2010. “The reduction in homelessness among veterans announced [today] shows that the strategies we are using to…...
Condoms are not meant to be reused and we have them for FREE!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tweeted on its sexually transmitted disease account (@CDC STD) that condoms are for single use. Our local news station, WSLS 10 shared the The Associated Press report. While at first the thought of reusing a condom seems laughable, it’s actually frightening. The misinformation,…...
Roanoke represented at the 2018 Housing Virginia’s Most Vulnerable Conference in Richmond, VA
Roanoke’s Carol Tuning (City of Roanoke, Blue Ridge Continuum of Care), Lee Clark (The Rescue Mission of Roanoke), and Matt Crookshank (Council of Community Services’ Community Housing Resource Center) presented on “Finding Common Ground to Expand HMIS Coverage”. The panel of Roanoke’s finest, along with Marsha Germek (The Samaritan Group,…...
Virginia’s first needle exchange could open this year, as localities seek support for the programs
Our program, The Drop-In Center is leading this effort in the Roanoke Valley! The needle exchange program will not only benefit and empower intravenous drug users but also work to protect our community from the spread of infectious diseases – in particular, Hepatitis C. Roanoke Times, April 25, 2018 By Amy Friedenberger…...
10th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Event, “A Walk in Their Shoes”
PRESS RELEASE Contact: Amanda Holcomb (540) 985-0131, ext. 503 amandah@councilofcommunityservices.org For Immediate Release The Family Violence Coordinating Council to Host 10th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Event, “A Walk in Their Shoes” ROANOKE, VA (October 2, 2017) – The Family Violence Coordinating (FVCC), a standing committee of the Council of Community…...
Blue Ridge CoC Symposium Sponsor Spotlight: VHDA
As we all know, Virginia’s housing needs are significant, especially for supportive and affordable housing. However, through careful planning, strong partnerships, and perseverance, the Virginia Housing Development Authority is making positive impacts for Virginia’s most vulnerable population — those experiencing homelessness. The Commonwealth is a leader in addressing homelessness, anchored…...
Blue Ridge Homeless Reports Featured in National Publication
The Blue Ridge Continuum of Care, the local planning body responsible for coordinating the full range of homeless services in Roanoke, Salem, and Covington, was featured in The National Homeless Information Project’s newsletter. The NHIP is a grassroots effort to increase sharing and understanding of homeless services data in order…...