YWCA Shelter at Risk Without Federal Funds | Virginia Beach News

Federal funding for the YWCA’s emergency shelter in South Hampton Roads is on hold, threatening to cut capacity at a time when demand for safe housing is soaring across Virginia. Without the $175,000 needed for essentials like hygiene products and cleaning supplies, the organization risks leaving survivors without critical support. CEO Michelle Ellis Young stresses that shelters require constant replenishment — unlike homes — and that reducing services could endanger lives. With over 220,000 shelter nights provided last year and many requests still unmet, the YWCA is rallying the community for donations during a Friday supply drive at their Norfolk office. Despite the funding uncertainty, they vow to keep doors open for those fleeing violence — especially children who depend on the shelter’s stability and safety. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d1be35dbcf386557