Virginia Supportive Housing (VSH) is a not-for-profit homeless services provider and community development corporation whose mission is to provide permanent housing and comprehensive support services to very low-income individuals and families who are homeless and/or who have disabilities in order to initiate and promote their transition from homelessness to productivity and independence.

Virginia Supportive Housing works with other community development corporations in both the Richmond and South Hampton Roads areas to revitalize abandoned and substandard housing to provide safe affordable housing. Virginia Supportive Housing also works closely with Richmond and South Hampton Roads area homeless shelters and transitional programs.

Virginia Supportive Housing accomplishes its mission through a combination of three distinct, yet closely dependent activities:

Housing Development - safe and affordable housing is developed through the purchase and renovation of existing housing stock in the Richmond area. At purchase, many of the properties are either condemned or substandard. In addition, Virginia Supportive Housing is now engaging in projects involving new construction.

Property Management - ensures that the properties are clean and well maintained. The Director of Property Management is responsible for collecting rents and overseeing a staff of full- and part-time rental clerks to ensure the safety and well being of the residents.

Support Services - empower residents to maintain their housing. Services are primarily directed through the Resident Achievement Program (RAP). RAP is a critical factor in the success of VSH at helping formerly homeless individuals break the cycle of homelessness. Through RAP, support services are provided to all residents of the Single Room Occupancy/efficiency apartments. The three major components of the RAP are: 1) Employment and Training; 2) Recovery from substance abuse; 3) Literacy and Life Skills. An individualized service plan is developed for each resident and is tailored to their unique needs.