Miriam's House

08/21/2026

Today, we’re celebrating Lexie’s 3-year workversary at Miriam’s House!

Over the past three years, Lexie has made a lasting impact on the lives of families experiencing homelessness. Now serving as our Housing Locator, she works closely with landlords, property managers, and community partners to identify housing opportunities and help ensure more families have a place to call home.

Building relationships is at the heart of Lexie’s work. Her persistence, creativity, and commitment to expanding housing opportunities help open doors for families while strengthening partnerships throughout our community.

Lexie, thank you for three years of dedication, collaboration, and unwavering commitment to ending homelessness. We’re so grateful you’re part of the !

Join us in celebrating Lexie today!

08/19/2026

Over the summer we were so fortunate to have Lily join our team on their college break! Lily worked in our family shelter providing a safe, clean and welcoming space for those in need and we are so grateful!

Farewell Lily and we are all cheering for you in your upcoming school year!

08/18/2026

Our Executive Director, Sarah, had the opportunity to sit down with Bruce Bryan at WVTF Music and RADIO IQ for his Naturally Curious podcast and share about the work of Miriam's House in ending homelessness in the Lynchburg community. Thank you, Bruce, for the wonderful chat!

Host Bruce C. Bryan sits down with Sarah Quarantotto, the CEO of Miriam's House and a leading voice with the Central Virginia Continuum of Care, to examine the complex realities of housing insecurity and homelessness in Lynchburg. Quarantotto traces the origins of Miriam's House...from its founding....

08/12/2026

Today, we’re celebrating Lindsay’s 2-year work anniversary!

As our Coordinated Entry Specialist, Lindsay is often one of the first people individuals and families connect with when they’re facing a housing crisis. With compassion, patience, and a deep knowledge of our community’s resources, she helps ensure each person is connected to the support that best meets their unique needs.

Behind the scenes, Lindsay also works to strengthen our coordinated entry system, foster collaboration among community partners, and make it easier for our neighbors facing homelessness to access housing and services. Her thoughtful approach and commitment to continuous improvement help create a more responsive and equitable homeless response system for our entire region.

Lindsay, thank you for two years of helping individuals find resources, stability, and hope. We’re so grateful you’re part of the !

Join us in celebrating Lindsay today!

08/05/2026

We were so excited to be the recipient of the YMCA of Central Virginia’s Give Back, Do Good Campaign! Their members collected items from our wishlist and we are so lucky to have so many wonderful items to pass on to our families in need! Thank you YMCA of Central Virginia for being such a fabulous community partner!

08/04/2026

We are proud to be selected for The Starbucks Foundation , thanks to local Starbucks partners (employees) in our community! We are so grateful to be amongst 2,700 other grantees across the U.S. and Canada making a difference in their communities!

07/31/2026

Earlier this month, members of our team joined local partners at the National Alliance to End Homelessness conference to learn from experts and communities across the country working to prevent and end homelessness.

We are grateful for the opportunity to learn alongside our partners at Interfaith Outreach Associationand Community Access Network and bring back new ideas, strengthened partnerships and renewed inspiration. Together we’re building a strong and effective response to homelessness!

07/28/2026

Did you know that Miriam’s House has a little free library? Our library was lovingly built by Framatome North America and is open to everyone in our community. Be sure to visit us on Magnolia Street and take a book, leave a book!

07/24/2026

Our team wants you to know that it’s almost the end of July which means you have 1 week left to stop by Joe Bean's Express Espresso and support us as their Coffee for a Cause partner! ☕️✨

As a Coffee for a Cause partner, $3 from every pound of Coffee for a Cause Breakfast Blend sold will directly support our work to end homelessness and rebuild lives in our community.

Even better? When you purchase a bag, you’ll receive a full punch card for a free drink!

Stop by any of the 8 Joe Beans locations, grab a bag, and enjoy some delicious coffee while making a difference. Every pound purchased helps support local families and individuals find a place to call home.

→ If you pick up a bag, be sure to tag Miriam’s House and Joe Beans so we can thank you!

07/23/2026

The work being done each day in our Community First program ensures that families have BOTH the opportunity to quickly move out of homelessness AND the services they need to gain housing stability for years to come. Liz’s story*, below, perfectly reflects the importance of this multi-faceted approach to homeless response:

Following a period of instability and homelessness, Liz and her daughters were connected with our Community First program. Our team provided housing navigation and rental assistance to quickly move Liz and her family into an apartment that met their needs. Once in housing, Liz worked with our team to ensure she had all the support necessary to maintain her new home: budgeting assistance, mental health services, and the opportunity to receive income. Today Liz and her daughters are thriving! Liz is able to afford her rent with her income, participates in ongoing services such as counseling and is supporting her daughters as they attend school and participate in extracurricular activities.

When we asked Liz what having the stability of a home means to her, she responded, “Being in my own home means a lot to me, it shows how much I have overcome, how hard I fought to keep my family together. It shows my resilience within myself. I am proud of myself for not giving up on the really hard days and staying strong for my girls.”

We are also proud of Liz and the many parents in our Community First program who have demonstrated incredible strength and resilience. Housing and tailored support is the solution to homelessness.

*This story is shared with the client's permission and guidance. Names and identifying details have been changed to protect their privacy.