Giving hope – that’s what Loisann’s Hope House does best. Stories of hope are what help sustain us during difficult times. Our community comes together, inspired, when we work together to give others a hand up — not just a hand out — to end homelessness, and a real chance for a brighter future.
Loisann’s Hope House is the Fredericksburg region’s oldest and largest family homeless shelter. Our mission is to break the cycle of homelessness one family at a time, and our vision is No Family Homeless. Our guiding principles are five-fold:
- Everyone deserves hope
- Relentless commitment to family
- Tough love without judgement
- Education for independence
- Accountability with care
Our team is recognized throughout the region and state as leaders in making a difference.
Our organization supports four core programs to mitigate homelessness: Emergency Shelter, Rapid Rehousing, Homelessness Helpline, Diversion, and FredPrevent - Prevention. Please click on "Our Programs" at the top to learn more about these services.
Our Staff
Our Board
Adam Fried
Board Member
Atlantic Builders
Jeff Small
Board Member
City of Fredericksburg Circuit Court Clerk
Heather Cohen
Vice Chair
ILM Corporation
Crystal Harmon
Board Member
Nonprofit Leader
Howard Owen
Board Member
Stafford Printing
Cassie Payne
Chair
Pfizer Vaccines
Beth Sinkler
Secretary
MAXIMUS
Thomas Tomzak, M.D.
Board Member
Rappahannock Area Health District
Jake Adams
Board Member
Axis Properties
David Cropper
Board Member
Cropper Home Sales LLC
Robin Huddle
Board Member
Virginia Partners Bank
Lana King, RN, BSN, CDE
Board Member
Medtronic
Walt Kiwall
Treasurer
Kiwall Business Services
Keith Lebor
Board Member
Olde Towne Butcher
Our Partners
Thurman Brisben Center (TBC)
An Emergency Shelter that provides at-risk and homeless men, women and children with appropriate and essential shelter and services for 90 days.
(540) 899-9853
Empowerhouse (formerly RCDV)
An Emergency Shelter that provides at-risk and homeless men, women and children with appropriate and essential shelter and services for 90 days.
(540) 899-9853
Micah Ecumenical Ministries
A Chronic Homeless Program - a Christ-centered ministry, supports people experiencing chronic homelessness. Increases homeless access to employment, housing, healthcare, and education. Work includes basic needs center; cold weather shelter; respite house; housing support; volunteerism.
(540) 479-4116
Rappahannock United Way
Mobilizes the caring power of communities. It invests your contributions in what matters most: solutions and services that improve lives and community conditions.
(540) 373-0041
George Washington Regional Commission
The lead agency of the Fredericksburg Continuum of Care that serves as a network of organizations, community residents, and businesses that coordinates initiatives with the primary goal of ending homelessness in the George Washington Region (Planning District 16).