UMM Hope and Future Housing Partners

09/24/2026

Special thanks to Owner Emily Rodriguez, Broker Toni Shuler, and Broker David Rodriguez from for their "Medicare 101" presentation at Union Mission today!

09/15/2026

VA to award more than $1 billion in grants to fight veteran homelessness | Stars and Stripes

The Department of Veterans Affairs will award $1.17 billion in grants to 680 organizations nationwide to help veterans who are homeless or at risk.

09/09/2026

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07/31/2026

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The Union Mission serves homeless neighbors in our community by providing shelter, food, and life-changing recovery programs. Please help today!

07/24/2026

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Two real estate organizations — one on the south side and the other on the Peninsula — have merged as regionalism becomes more and more the norm in Hampton Roads. (Link in comments)

07/13/2026

Monday morning, and our homeless neighbors are here seeking shelter.

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07/07/2026

The "Hope and Future" Housing Partners are looking for Norfolk Landlords! If you are willing to rent for FAIR MARKET VALUE, then contact Dr. Allen at [email protected]! or (757) 627 - 8686 ext. 850. Thanks!

06/27/2026

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06/24/2026

"FALLEN THROUGH THE CRACKS:" HOMELESSNESS FOR ADULT MEN OVER 50

Adults over 50 represent the fastest-growing segment of the homeless population. For men in this demographic, homelessness often begins suddenly following a job loss, divorce, or the death of a partner.

Because many of them are on fixed, low incomes, they are priced out of the housing market.

The Core Challenges

1) First-Time Homelessness: Many men in this group have worked their entire lives but lack a safety net. Stigma often prevents them from seeking help until they are already on the streets.

2) Premature Aging: Life on the streets drastically accelerates physical decline. Men in their 50s often present with chronic health conditions, mobility issues, or cognitive decline typically seen in much older individuals.

3) Systemic Incompatibility: Standard emergency shelters are frequently ill-equipped to handle the medical or physical needs of older adults, often lacking accessibility features or long-term case management.

Local Resources in Norfolk, VA

For men over 50 experiencing a housing crisis in the Norfolk area, several localized resources are available:

The Center (City-Run Low-Barrier Shelter) and Union Mission Ministries, located at 5100 E. Virginia Beach Blvd, UMM features programs like the Bashford Men's Shelter and specialized Recovery,
Work, and Housing programs.

Norfolk Housing Stabilization

If you need to connect with coordinated support services or Tenant-Based Rental Assistance, contact the Norfolk Community Services Board (CSB) directly at (757) 756-5600.

06/06/2026