The House of UHS Foundation — Restoring Lives. Rebuilding Hope.
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The House of UHS Foundation

501(c)(3) Public Charity • VA & NE NC

No One Should Have to Struggle Alone.

We connect individuals, families, veterans, and children throughout Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina with compassionate support, trusted resources, and opportunities to move forward—because everyone deserves hope and no one should have to struggle alone.

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Compassionate Support
Community Resources
Serving Virginia & Northeastern NC

Serving Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina with compassion, dignity, and hope.

Our Mission

Welcome Home.

No one should have to struggle alone.

The House of UHS Foundation is building programs that bring hope, healing, and practical support to individuals and families facing life's greatest challenges.

We are currently building partnerships, raising funds, and developing initiatives across Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina — and we invite you to be part of this journey from the very beginning.

Who We Are

Built on service. Growing with purpose.

Veteran-Led

Founded by a disabled veteran, our mission is rooted in service, sacrifice, and a deep understanding of what it means to need support.

501(c)(3) Nonprofit

A federally recognized public charity. Your donations are tax-deductible and directly support our community mission.

Serving Virginia & Northeastern North Carolina

Connecting individuals, families, veterans, and children throughout Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina with resources and hope.

Community Partnerships

Building a network of trusted partners — food banks, schools, faith-based organizations, and community foundations.

Hope Bags Community Outreach Kit artwork from The House of UHS Foundation
Current Community Focus

Hope Bags Program

Restoring Hope. One Bag at a Time.

Active Initiative
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Our Initiatives

Building Hope, One Initiative at a Time

We are building programs that bring hope, healing, and practical support to individuals and families facing life's greatest challenges. Explore each initiative to learn more.

Hope Bags Community Outreach Kit artwork from The House of UHS Foundation
Active Initiative

Hope Bags Program

Community Outreach Initiative

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Still Standing Chronic Illness Care Kit initiative artwork from The House of UHS Foundation
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Still Standing

Serious & Chronic Illness Support Initiative

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School Success Supply Program Year-Round Educational Support Initiative artwork from The House of UHS Foundation
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School Success Supply Program

Year-Round Educational Support Initiative

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The Salute Veteran Support Initiative artwork from The House of UHS Foundation
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The Salute

Veteran Support Initiative

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Every Piece Matters Neurodiversity and Inclusion Initiative artwork from The House of UHS Foundation
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Every Piece Matters

Neurodiversity, Differently-Abled & Inclusion Initiative

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The Community Closet Clothing and Essentials Initiative artwork from The House of UHS Foundation
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The Community Closet

Clothing & Essentials Initiative

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Paws of Hope Companion Care Initiative artwork from The House of UHS Foundation
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Paws of Hope

Companion Care Initiative

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With You Caregiver Support Initiative artwork from The House of UHS Foundation
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With You

Caregiver Support Initiative

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Little Lights Holiday and Seasonal Giving Initiative artwork from The House of UHS Foundation
Active — Seasonal

Little Lights

Holiday & Seasonal Giving Initiative

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Golden Hearts 55+ Community Support Initiative artwork from The House of UHS Foundation
Active — Limited Availability

Golden Hearts

55+ Community Support Initiative

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UHS Learning Together Family Literacy Initiative supporting adult education, children's education, and Parent and Child Together Time.
Active — Limited Availability

UHS Learning Together

Family Literacy Initiative

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A Second Chance Reentry and Restoration Initiative supporting employment, resource connections, dignity, and new beginnings.
Active — Limited Availability

A Second Chance

Reentry & Restoration Initiative

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The Pride LGBTQ+ Support and Inclusion Initiative from The House of UHS Foundation
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The Pride

LGBTQ+ Support & Inclusion Initiative

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What We Do

Comprehensive support, delivered with dignity.

From resource navigation to workforce development, our programs meet people where they are and walk beside them every step of the way.

Resource Navigation

Connecting individuals and families with the right services, agencies, and programs to meet their needs.

Family Support Services

Wraparound support for families in crisis, including food, clothing, housing referrals, and more.

Educational Support Programs

Empowering students and adult learners through tutoring, school supplies, and educational advocacy.

Veteran Support

Dedicated services for veterans and their families, led by those who have served.

Employment & Workforce Assistance

Job readiness training, resume building, interview prep, and employer connections.

Community Outreach

Meeting people where they are — through events, drives, and neighborhood partnerships.

Year-Round School Support

Equipping students with backpacks, supplies, and confidence throughout the entire school year.

Second-Chance Opportunities

Supporting returning citizens with reentry resources, training, and a path forward.

Hope Begins With One Person

Every backpack filled.

Every family supported.

Every veteran honored.

Every senior remembered.

Every child encouraged.

Together, we're building hope—one initiative at a time.

House of UHS Foundation is growing through the compassion of people who believe no one should face life's hardest moments alone. Every volunteer, donor, sponsor, and community partner becomes part of the story we are building together.

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Ways To Help

Be the reason someone finds hope today.

Whether you give, serve, or partner — there's a place for you in this mission.

Donate

Every gift — large or small — directly supports families in need across Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina.

Give Now

Volunteer

Lend your time and talents at events, drives, and community outreach programs.

Join Us

Sponsor a Program

Fund a specific initiative and see your impact directly in the community.

Sponsor

Host a Drive

Organize a supply, food, or backpack drive at your workplace or school.

Start a Drive

Become a Partner

Join our network of organizations creating lasting community change.

Partner Up
Your Impact

How Your Donation Helps

Every donation supports the overall mission of The House of UHS Foundation and helps provide Unity, Healing, and Support through our year-round initiatives — Hope Bags, Still Standing, School Success Supply Program, and future community outreach efforts.

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$25

Helps provide comfort items for a Hope Bag.

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$50

Helps assemble a Still Standing Chronic Illness Care Kit.

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$100

Provides school supplies for one child.

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$100

Helps build future Paws of Hope pet support.

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$250

Supports future Golden Hearts senior outreach.

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$250

Helps prepare Little Lights holiday gifts.

Examples illustrate the impact donations make and may vary based on current program needs.

About Us

A foundation built on compassion, resilience, and community.

U

Unity

Bringing people and communities together as one.

H

Healing

Creating pathways to restoration and wellbeing.

S

Support

Standing beside those who need it most.

Felicia Crest, Founder & CEO of The House of UHS Foundation, a disabled veteran and neurodivergent advocate
Founder & CEO

Felicia Crest

Felicia Crest is a disabled veteran, single mother, neurodivergent advocate, and nonprofit founder who turned her own experiences with adversity into a mission of service. Having navigated the challenges of military service, disability, and raising a family without a safety net, she understands firsthand what it means to need support — and how transformative it can be when help arrives.

She founded The House of UHS Foundation to be the bridge she once needed — connecting individuals and families with resources, support services, and opportunities that promote healing, stability, self-sufficiency, and hope. Unity, Healing, and Support are not just words to her; they are the foundation's lived commitment to every person who walks through our doors.

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Community Partnerships

Stronger together. Always.

We believe that lasting change happens through collaboration. That's why we're building a network of trusted partners across Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina — from food banks and schools to workforce agencies and faith-based organizations.

Together, we're creating a safety net that catches everyone.

Become a Community Partner
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Food Banks
Nonprofits
Schools
Workforce Agencies
Faith-Based Organizations
Community Foundations
Corporate Sponsors
Become a Sponsor
Contact Us

We're here for you.

Whether you need help, want to volunteer, or are looking to partner — reach out. We'll respond with care.

Service Areas

Virginia

Currently serving communities statewide

North Carolina

Currently serving Northeastern North Carolina