Our Current ProgramsCURRENT PROJECTS -
Weekly Wednesday Aid for the Homeless: Our dedicated outreach to the homeless population in Washington, DC, and surrounding areas, occurs every Wednesday as we traverse in our personal vehicle, providing a sturdy insulated bag with nonperishable food and hygiene essentials. Clothes for Confidence: While actively seeking a suitable storefront or location, currently this program provides clothing assistance, including interview attire and professional wear, to individuals in need. Our upcoming WOV Thrift Boutique will expand this support year-round and generate funds to further our mission. Some donated items are redirected to the Prevention of Blindness Thrift Store due to storage limitations. Advocacy - We Win For You!: Our commitment to advocating for individuals remains unwavering. We dedicate significant hours, offering our advocacy services free of charge, assisting individuals in navigating bureaucratic processes and regulations to access essential services, benefits, and solutions related to essentials such as food and shelter, employment, health disparities, and broader life issues. We also provide ongoing support and connect individuals with valuable resources. Workshops and Seminars: Currently conducted online monthly, we host workshops and seminars tailored to small groups, encompassing both youth and adults. These sessions cover a spectrum of life skills, health, and financial wellness topics, as well as delving into matters of spiritual and emotional intelligence. Our Rosebud , YLOV and YMOV clubs are ongoing. UPCOMING - Community Equity Transformation (CET) Initiative: Is designed to advance racial equity, racial healing, and community engagement. This program aims to engage communities in addressing racial disparities, empowering individuals to become leaders capable of guiding transformative change. Elevate for Equity: Empowering Marginalized Youth: Bridging educational gaps and empowering marginalized youth through after-school tutoring, financial literacy, eHealth training using our partner National Library of Medicine (NLM) online resource, personal development, career readiness, and parental engagement, helping them reach their full potential. MyCareerQuest© is a gamified mobile app designed for foster care youth exploration. Users embark on quests related to different careers, earning points and unlocking virtual badges as they complete tasks and challenges. The app connects them with resources to help plan their educational and career journeys. VetsForward© Transition Program empowers veterans and their families in their journey from service to civilian life through comprehensive support, fostering resilience, and building a brighter future together. The Seniors Empowerment Project for Isolated Seniors: The Program aligns with our mission to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds, focusing on a vulnerable group within our community—Seniors who lack familial support. We are dedicated to improving the lives of these isolated Seniors, equipping them with the knowledge, support, and empowerment necessary for a fulfilling and dignified aging experience, whether aging in home, assisted living or nursing facility. VirtuePath Bridge to Stability© empowers individuals and families on the verge of or who are homelessness due to the lack of affordable housing and livable wages with virtues of hope, resilience, and community. Offering a supportive pathway towards secure housing and brighter futures. House of Virtue Homes: These roommate and single apartments and homes are designed to accommodate Aging Out Foster Care Individuals. Additionally, co-housing homes and apartments will be available for single and widowed Seniors. Both programs will provide comprehensive wrap-around services, with an emphasis on healing and empowerment. Land of Virtue Tiny Home Community: A self-sustaining community providing affordable housing for diverse individuals and families. It includes the Virtue Oasis Resort with 12 tiny resort homes, offering employment opportunities to residents. The community features various amenities and a market selling garden produce and more, open to the public, all centered around healing and empowerment. |
Our Mission
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