​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 become an active member of the consortium, the GVPHC requires that GVPHC dues be paid to the consortium to assist in providing funding for scholarships and events. The GVPHC dues invoice can be found on the governing documents tab above. 

The GVPHC General Membership meets on a quarterly basis on the third Tuesday of the month (February, May, August, and November). Meetings are open to the public. 

For more information about the GVPHC Continuum of Care. A recorded orientation video on the consortium is available here. 

Join the GVPHC

Partner Organizations

​Avalon
Bacon Street Youth and Family Services
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