Atlantic Union Bank is proud to deepen our partnership with St. Joseph’s Villa as they work to expand their impact through the renovation of their Brook Road campus. Central to this effort is the creation of the Housing Success Center, part of the Villa’s Flagler Housing and Homeless Services program, which will provide critical support to youth, individuals and families seeking to exit homelessness and secure permanent housing. Everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home.
As part of our commitment to our community and our focus on affordable housing, Atlantic Union Bank has pledged $75,000 to help outfit the new Atlantic Union Bank Work Center—a fully equipped computer lab that will be housed within the renovated facility. This investment reflects our commitment to addressing housing insecurity and supporting long-term stability for individuals and families across our communities.
The Atlantic Union Bank Work Center will also feature access to Banzai, our interactive financial education platform, empowering users to build financial literacy through tools that teach budgeting, credit-building, debt management and future planning. This resource will be instrumental in helping clients not only secure housing but also build a foundation for long-term financial stability.
We are especially excited about the opportunities for our Teammates to volunteer at the Housing Success Center. Volunteers can support individuals in a variety of ways—from assisting with permanent housing searches to offering career guidance and mentorship for those who have reached a level of stability. These efforts reflect our shared commitment with St. Joseph’s Villa and their CEO Jenny Friar to uplift our community and create lasting change through the Flagler Housing and Homeless Services program.
The Flagler Housing and Homeless Services program is St. Joseph’s Villa’s highest-impact program, providing rapid re-housing, prevention, case management and wraparound support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Richmond and the Tri-Cities. Each year, Flagler staff respond to more than 4,000 calls for assistance and help move hundreds of people into safe, stable housing. What makes Flagler unique is its individualized, holistic model that addresses the root causes of housing instability—from mental health and employment challenges to lack of access to transportation, technology, household items, food, childcare and other essential supplies.
During a recent tour of the renovation site, our Teammates were inspired by the progress being made and the care taken to preserve the historical character of the property. We look forward to returning this fall to see the completed space and continue our journey of service and partnership.