Mental Health Takes Center Stage at Bacon Street’s Inaugural Walk

Posted onMay 12, 2025May 30, 2025AuthorLauren WoomerLeave a comment

Bacon Street hosted its inaugural Mental Health Matters Awareness Walk in partnership with Riverside Health on May 10, 2025, at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester, VA. Over 100 community members gathered to raise awareness about mental health and reduce stigma around mental illness. In addition to raising awareness, the walk raised almost $30,000 for Bacon Street, which will be used to provide mental health and substance use services to all of their service areas including Williamsburg, Gloucester, and Newport News. Read More …

Weathering the storm… and how you can help

Posted onMarch 4, 2025March 10, 2025AuthorKim Dellinger

Recently, I’ve had a lot of people asking about how Bacon Street is “weathering the storm” that has recently hit the nonprofit world with the changes in federal leadership. It’s a complex question, but one I think is important to discuss and share with those who care about the work we do, and the clients that we serve. Read More …

Reaffirming Bacon Street’s Values

Posted onFebruary 7, 2025March 10, 2025AuthorKim Dellinger

“We are here to help, free of judgment and full of compassion.” Today, we would like to reaffirm our commitment to this statement for each and every person who walks through our doors. Bacon Street has always been, and always Read More …

Bacon Street Staff Awards

Posted onJanuary 17, 2025March 11, 2025AuthorLauren Woomer

At our Heads Held High Soiree we took the opportunity to honor the outstanding members of our staff who work tirelessly to provide our clients with excellent service both directly and behind the scenes. Read More …

Our first Heads Held High Soiree

Posted onJanuary 16, 2025March 11, 2025AuthorLauren Woomer

Our first Heads Held High Soiree was held on January 15, 2025. At this event, we celebrated resiliency in the face of mental health challenges and Bacon Street’s work with members of our community. Read More …

Home First Williamsburg

Posted onNovember 4, 2022March 19, 2025AuthorCrystal Booker

We are excited to announce the Home First Williamsburg program. Read about it in the City’s press release here. Home First Williamsburg is a collaborative pilot program between the City of Williamsburg’s Human Services Department, 3e Restoration, and Bacon Street Read More …

Strengthening families, preventing tobacco use

Posted onOctober 11, 2021March 19, 2025AuthorCrystal Booker

The Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth has awarded a three-year $150,000 grant to Bacon Street Youth and Family Services (commonly referred to as Bacon Street) to deliver “Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14” (SFP 10-14) to communities on Read More …

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