Miriam’s House, designed to end the cycle of homelessness, serves homeless single women or mothers and their children.
Not a shelter, Miriam’s House seeks to be preventative in nature for the children and rehabilitative for the adults. It is hoped that by offering a comprehensive program, individuals may be empowered to live independently.
HISTORY & UNIQUENESS:
- Founded by Mrs. Elizabeth Forsyth & visionary, Rev. Beverly Cosby
- Broke ground for center in 1991
- Opened our doors in 1994 for residents
- Located in the historic Rivermont area of Lynchburg, VA
- The only transitional housing program in Central VA specifically for homeless women & children
SERVICES:
- Intensive Case Management
- Money management
- Employment facilitation
- Parenting skills
- Substance abuse recovery
- Mental health services
- Transitioning to permanent housing
- Weekly house meetings to work out issues pertaining to the smooth and successful process of communal living
- Staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
CONTACT:
1. Sarah Quarantotto, MSW
Clinical Director
434-847-1101
2. Mary Alex, MSW
Executive Director
434-847-1101
