Into the Neighborhood

Hope Works has expanded to the Chesterfield County Jail, various drug courts, and the Substance Use Disorder Recovery Community. Through partnership with churches, nonprofits, businesses and individual volunteers, Into the Neighborhood ITN serves over 1,000 individuals in the Richmond metro area substance use disorder recovery community. Initiatives include one-on-one mentorship, budgeting and other financial skills, training, resume building, interview preparation and other workforce development skills, recovery support, life skills, etc. ITN aslo offers other community building activities Art and Recovery and GALentines Day amoung others to support recovery from substance abuse and mental health disorders. In addition, ITN hosts drives to meet everyday needs, such as personal hygiene, linens and other essential items. ITN also offers spiritual guidance and pathways for those interested.

Other initiatives include Mardi Bras VA which connects people to organizations who serve women who are homeless, incarcerated and on a low or restricted income, communicate to and educate the general public on the plight of women in need and collect items to give to organizations that are direct service providers to these women in need. We collected thousands of bras, underwear, pads and tampons who are in need, such as women experiencing homelessness, low or no income and incarcerated women. Also minsitering with individuals in the neighborhoot of Southern Barton Heights, a community 1/2 mile from the largest public housing complex in Richmond, VA and others outside the neighborhood. This includes weekly fellowship gatherings in small groups to talk about things of God, share life together through preparing and eating a meal and helping to meet the needs of the community. It also includes regular activities hosted to increase trust, deepen community relationships and strengthen community organization.