Mission Field (Who Is Our Neighbor?)

In Prince William County and the surrounding areas of Northern Virginia, housing for homeless men and women without children is grossly inadequate. According to the Prince William County  2011 Homeless Enumeration “Point in Time Count”:

  • More than 700 people in Prince William County alone are homeless.
  • Children account for more than one-fourth of the region’s homeless population.
  • There are more than 2,000 people without homes in the surrounding areas of northern Virginia.
  • Emergency shelter and supportive housing capacity still thousands of beds short of the need.

Our Values

  • The Streetlight outreach ministry team is committed to providing a quality service in an atmosphere that offers dignity and Christ-like love. We work to promote a renewed sense of well-being and restoration among our patrons.
  • We believe that building relationship with our clients is key to effecting genuine change in their lives. Through our mentorship program, we facilitate personal growth, spiritual renewal, independence, and integration into a healthy community.
  • Everyone is welcome, regardless of faith. No one is required to listen to our message of faith to receive our services. 

Supportive Housing

Housing is a basic need that plays an important role in an individual’s well-being, health, safety, and quality of life.  Streetlight provides both transitional and permanent supportive housing with supportive services to single adults who want to work and to live productive lives again.

Crisis Aid

As funds are available, we assist with emergency utility cut-offs, rent evictions, car repair, prescriptions, overnight hotel rooms, rental deposits, tents, sleeping bags, and blankets. We also provide tents, sleeping bags, and propane for people without homes.

The Pantry

Our pantry is open every Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.,  and on Wednesday 2:30 – 4:30 pm. This ministry provides food for approximately 600-700 people each month. Dedicated to a quality service, we carry over 30 items on a regular basis, including chicken, eggs, fresh potatoes and bread, a variety of canned and boxed goods, pizzas, breakfast treats, and desserts. Our goal is to provide one week’s worth of groceries to every family who visits.

Just as importantly, we offer spiritual and emotional support. Our volunteers are committed to taking the time to listen, to pray, and to offer spiritual counsel.

Harvest Banquet

StreetLight hosts a complimentary weekly benevolence outreach dinner at our facility for approximately 125 men, women, and children, many of whom rarely see a wholesome meal.

The meal offers an opportunity for local churches, organizations, and businesses to join together and make a difference in our community. Much more than simply a meal, the dinner provides space and time for fellowship and relationship building.

 In addition, StreetLight hosts a county social worker and provides access to counseling. We meet every Wednesday night, at 7:30 p.m., in the Community Center at the Vineyard Christian Fellowship.  We are located at 1550 Prince William Parkway, Woodbridge, Va  22191, next to the Fred Lynn Middle School.

At-Risk Youth Group – Gideon’s Revival

Our youth group meets directly after dinner at our weekly fellowship on Wednesday evenings. These teens come from impoverished homes where they rarely receive a well-balanced meal. Some of these teens have already experienced the trauma of homelessness. It is amazing that in today’s affluent society a significant number of children find themselves living out of a car or moving from hotel to hotel with their families for extended periods of time.

Our youth group seeks to address these issues in a way that will foster healing and a renewed spirit, so that they might gain hope and confidence for a better future. This group is a dynamic outreach to teens, and is offered for ages 11 through 17 years.

Youth Retreat

In addition to many other youth activities throughout the year, StreetLight sponsors all participating youth on an annual “Disciple’s Foundation” youth retreat at Solomon’s Island, Maryland.

Annual Thanksgiving Eve Dinner

We invite you to join us as we reach out to share Thanksgiving with over 300 poor and the homeless each year. We strive to create an atmosphere that is both lovely and loving.  Despite the large crowds, we always have plenty for seconds and enough for people to take home to enjoy on Thanksgiving Day.  It’s as though God multiplies the hams and the turkeys and all the scrumptious side dishes and desserts that caring people bring to share.

Children’s Holiday Banquet

StreetLight celebrates Christmas by giving to children in need.  In an effort to share the Christmas spirit, StreetLight has partnered with “Toys for Tots” as a distributing agency to provide Christmas presents for children in need. 

We do not just pass out presents, though.  We throw a party!  Our party includes a full holiday buffet dinner, with lots of favorite dishes for kids, and a Christmas presentation for the children. 

At the end of the evening, we call out every child’s name individually to receive their gifts.  They each receive two toys provided by “Toys for Tots” and an additional gift of new clothing provided by StreetLight.  This event always develops into a beautiful and heartwarming evening. 

Participating children need to be pre-registered and present at the party to receive their gifts.  Many volunteers are needed to help at this event.  If you would like to volunteer or sponsor a child by donating new clothing, click here to go to our contact page.