The mission of Volunteers of America Chesapeake is to provide needed human services and resources that lead to dignity, self-reliance and hope for all that we serve.  The core values of the organization are caring, quality, respect, faith, and trust. 

Volunteers of America Chesapeake (VOAC), under contract with Loudoun County, has operated the Loudoun Transitional Housing Program since its inception in 1991 and Loudoun Emergency Homeless Shelter (LEHS) since 2003.  In September 2009, LEHS moved from its remote location on The Woods Road, to its current location on Meadowview Court.  The new location expanded the capacity from 24 beds to 31 beds for single women and families and added 13 beds for single men.  In October 2009, VOAC began operating the Drop in Center, and in November 2009, opened the Cold Weather Shelter.

Loudoun Transitional Housing Program (LTHP) is a two-year program designed to assist homeless families improve their budgeting skills, employment opportunities, and their credit.  Families are required to put 30% of their income into an escrow account, which is returned to them when they graduate the program.  LTHP serves up to eight families on-site and eight families off-site. 

The 44-bed LEHS is an 89-day program offering intensive case management, life-skills classes, and children’s services, as well as the basics of food and shelter.  The Drop in Center is opened from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday.  Clients can use the Drop in Center to take a shower, wash their laundry, get a hot meal, make phone calls, and receive mail.  On an average day, the Drop in Center serves 15 single men and women.  The Cold Weather Shelter operated from November 15 through March 31 for over-night stays only (from 9pm to 7am).  The Cold Weather Shelter clients receive a hot dinner evcery night, breakfast in the morning, and a bag lunch to take with them; they can also take a shower and wash their laundry.  So far this season, the Cold Weather Shelter has served up to 19 individuals a night.