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Presbyterian Church, located in the Robin Hood Apartments. In 1987, St.
Columba Ministries became St. Columba Ecumenical Ministries, Inc.
During the years of operation, St. Columba has been instrumental in the
forming of the Dwelling Place and the Samaritan House. St. Columba
operated the Virginia Beach Winter Shelter for three years before it was given
to Volunteers of America to operate. St. Columba operated a drop in center
in Virginia Beach in 1991 and from that came the idea for the St. Columba
Day Center in Norfolk.
We moved to our present site at the corner of Lafayette Blvd. and Dunkirk
Ave. in 1995. While 70% of our ministry is provided to those who find
themselves homeless, we also reach out to the less fortunate in the
community.
In 1998, St. Columba received a grant to establish Next Step, a transitional
housing program that is home to up to 16 single, homeless adults who are
trying to overcome their homelessness.
St. Columba is funded through federal, local and foundation grants, as well as
donations from churches, businesses, and individuals. We also receive
in-kind donations that support our clothing closet, food pantry, and assist
Next Step residents who are just starting.
St. Columba is a small ministry, but reaches many people, those in need, as
well as those who want to help others in their time of need. The idea is to
welcome all persons, in whatever state they find themselves and to help when
permitted
