About Us
A Place to Call Home for Every Mother
Restoring Hope. Rebuilding Lives.
Why We Exist
The City of Portsmouth, VA has the highest rate of homelessness and the fewest resources in Hampton Roads. Portsmouth poverty rate in 2017 was 18.5%; 42% were children under the age of 18. Nationally, homelessness amongst women and children has increased. Homeless children are twice as likely to experience hunger, health problems and repeat a grade in school.
Our Mission
To empower and equip mothers to become agents of change in their lives and the lives of their children by investing in their social, emotional, spiritual, and financial growth.
Our Vision
A home for every mother and child where they feel safe, and motivated to thrive and fulfill their dreams.
Our Values
Trust – We believe single mothers and children should feel safe and our stakeholders and partners can depend on us as an agency.
Respect – We believe everyone deserves to be treated with respect in word and deed. We foster an atmosphere of kindness, courtesy, encouragement, and a willingness to listen.
Excellence – We believe we honor our clients and ourselves through serving others well and demonstrating pride in all we do.
Resilience – We believe in the potential of every mother and child we serve. We embrace challenges as opportunities, fostering strength and perseverance in mothers and families.
Compassion – We believe that healing begins with human connection, patience, and unconditional positive regard. We lead with empathy and kindness, ensuring that every mother and child feels supported, valued, and understood.
Accountability – We believe in taking ownership of our actions and decisions, building trust with mothers, families, partners, and the community. Through candid conversations, data-informed decision making, and honest reflection, we deliver on the promises we make.
Responsibility – We believe in stewarding resources and opportunities for long-term impact. We are committed to showing up with intention, consistency, and care in every action we take.
Our Goals
- Decrease homelessness among expectant and single mothers
- Promote financial self-sufficiency
- Increase employability among expectant single mothers
- Develop healthy parenting and life skills
Equality & Diversity Statement
“Hope Starts Here” at the Firm Foundation of Virginia, Inc. where we actively promote a diverse, inclusive, and equitable nonprofit organization where all employees, volunteers, partners, and program participants – whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability – feel valued, respected, and heard.