It’s been a few months since I wrote to you about how we were “weathering the storm” related to the current financial climate. When I last wrote, I mentioned that we anticipated that cuts would be coming in the near future. Sadly, I am writing today to let you know that that future is now here. Here’s how you can help. Read More …
Join the Williamsburg Pickleball Club and Gloucester Pickleball Club as they go head to head in the 3rd Annual Battle of the Paddles fundraiser event! All money raised will help Bacon Street provide much needed mental health and substance use programs and services to youth and families in Williamsburg, Gloucester and Newport News. Read More …
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 …
Bacon Street is excited to be bringing on five new board members this year: Becky Boxx, Coleman Conner, Alexa Faithful, Cynthia Favret and Teri Morgan. They are a dynamic bunch and have already been impressing us with their willingness to Read More …
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 …
“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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …