​The Greater Virginia Peninsula Homelessness Consortium (GVPHC) is a regional body comprised of six separate political jurisdictions: Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson, Williamsburg, James City County, and York County. This vigorous and collaborative entity is open to any and all agencies, programs, and individuals interested in working to prevent homelessness on the Virginia Peninsula. 

Virginia Peninsula Mayors and Chairs Commission on Homelessness (COH)
The Commission on Homelessness was established by the Virginia Peninsula Mayors and Chairs to oversee a collaborative approach to develop the 10-Year Regional Plan to End Homelessness.

CoC Lead Agency - Hampton Department of Social Services
CoC Administrative Agency - The Planning Council
HMIS Lead Agency - The Planning Council

Mission

The mission of the GVPHC is to develop, sustain, and coordinate a comprehensive Continuum of Care for citizens at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness.

Continuum of Care Profile

2022 GVPHC Profile 

Membership

Members in this consortium can be individuals or representatives from non - profits agencies, human services agencies, businesses, faith organizations, public agencies, or individuals from the community at-large who are committed to carrying out the mission of the consortium.  Membership in this consortium will be updated continuously through an open registration process.

• To join the GVPHC, please click on button labeled Join the GVPHC to be directed to the registration form.
• To watch the GVPHC recorded CoC orientation to learn more about the GVPHC and the Continuum of Care program, please click on the button labeled Recorded GVPHC CoC Orientation to be directed to the Go to Webinar video. 

The GVPHC General Membership meets on a bi annually (April and September). Meetings are open to the public. 

• The membership is responsible for the nomination and election of consortium officers, make final decisions to accept or reject requests for homeless services program funding, review committee reports, and participate in presentations and trainings provided by non-profit and government agencies.

Join the GVPHC

RECORDED GVPHC COC ORIENTATION

2026 Meeting Agendas & Minutes 

GVPHC Agenda April 28, 2026 

2025 meeting minutes 

GVPHC Minutes April 15, 2025 
GVPHC Minutes September 30, 2025 

*For historical agenda and minutes, please contact The Planning Council. 
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Partner Organizations

​Avalon
Community Housing Partners
​Five Loaves Food Pantry
H.E.L.P.
Hampton Dept. of Human Services
​City of Hampton
​Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board
Housing Development Corp. of Hampton Roads
James City County
James City County Office of Housing
​LGBT Life Center
LINK of Hampton Roads
Menchville House
Natasha House
Newport News Redevelopment & Housing Authority
City of Newport News
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Salvation Army—Peninsula
Salvation Army—Williamsburg
Southeastern Virginia Health System
The Planning Council
​The Heart of Giving, Inc.
Transitions Family Violence Services
United Way of the Virginia Peninsula
Virginia Beach Community Development Corporation
Virginia Career Works 
Virginia Employment Commission
Virginia Housing 
Virginia Veteran & Family Support
City of Williamsburg
​Williamsburg House of Mercy
York County Division of Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization
York-Poquoson Dept. of Social Services
3e Restoration