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Brisben Center Questions? Please call us at 540-899-9853 or send us an email at [email protected]. 471 Central Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

📚 Imagine being 12 years old and not knowing where you’ll sleep tonight.In Hungered by Amanda Rizkalla, readers experien...
10/22/2026

📚 Imagine being 12 years old and not knowing where you’ll sleep tonight.

In Hungered by Amanda Rizkalla, readers experience family homelessness through the eyes of a child who longs for something many of us take for granted: a safe place to call home.

A brief synopsis:

Twelve-year-old Sofia lives in her mother’s car with her younger brother as her family struggles to find a safe, stable place to live. She dreams of having her own bedroom, returning to normal childhood routines, and experiencing the security of knowing where she will sleep each night. Through Sofia’s story, readers gain a deeply personal understanding of the uncertainty, challenges, and hopes that accompany homelessness.

A selection of Oprah's Book Club, Hungered offers an opportunity to look beyond stereotypes and understand how homelessness affects children and families.

At The Brisben Center, we know that behind every family experiencing homelessness are people with dreams, struggles, and the hope of a better future.

❤️ We encourage you to read Hungered and share its message. The more we understand the realities of homelessness, the better we can support our neighbors on their path toward stability and a place to call home.

💙 You’re Making a Difference in Our Kitchen - and in Our Community!The Brisben Center is grateful to the Rappahannock E...
10/21/2026

💙 You’re Making a Difference in Our Kitchen - and in Our Community!

The Brisben Center is grateful to the Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) members who participate in The Power of Change!

Your voluntary donations helped keep our commercial kitchen running with essential utensils, countertop appliances, and other much-needed supplies. These resources help us continue preparing meals and caring for families experiencing homelessness. 🍽️

REC members, you can help make an even bigger impact! The more members who enroll, the more funding may be available to support local nonprofits.

👉 Enroll today: https://myrec.coop/donate

Thank you for helping strengthen our community, one contribution at a time! 💙

🍂🐐 Making memories and enjoying the magic of fall! 🎃A huge thank-you to Sage Mantis Game Haven & Collectibles for treati...
10/19/2026

🍂🐐 Making memories and enjoying the magic of fall! 🎃

A huge thank-you to Sage Mantis Game Haven & Collectibles for treating The Brisben Center’s children and parents to a fun-filled trip to Braehead Farm!

From visiting the animals to enjoying the autumn activities, everyone had a wonderful time soaking up the fall season and making special memories together. ❤️

We’re so grateful for community partners like Sage Mantis who help create joyful experiences for the families we serve. Thank you for making this day possible!

🎃 A little pumpkin carving, a lot of smiles, and wonderful memories made!A heartfelt thank-you to the members of St. Her...
10/19/2026

🎃 A little pumpkin carving, a lot of smiles, and wonderful memories made!

A heartfelt thank-you to the members of St. Herman of Alaska Russian Orthodox Church for spending time with the children at The Brisben Center and helping them carve their very own jack-o’-lanterns! ❤️

Your kindness brought creativity, laughter, and a little extra Halloween magic to our children. We’re so grateful for community members like you who help make special moments possible! 🍂🎃

📖 Happy Dictionary Day! Words Matter - Especially When It Comes to Homelessness.Words shape how we see people, understan...
10/16/2026

📖 Happy Dictionary Day!
Words Matter - Especially When It Comes to Homelessness.

Words shape how we see people, understand their circumstances, and respond to their needs. Today, let’s look at a few terms related to homelessness and what they really mean.

🏠 Homelessness: More than sleeping on the street. It can mean staying in a shelter, sleeping in a car, living in a motel, or temporarily staying with friends because there is nowhere else to go.

💙 Housing Insecurity: When keeping a roof over your head is uncertain because of rising costs, lost income, or other financial challenges.

🤝 Transitional Housing: Temporary housing that helps individuals and families move from a crisis toward stable, permanent housing.

🌱 Housing Stability: Having a safe, reliable place to live without the constant fear of losing it.

✨ Dignity: The understanding that every person deserves respect, compassion, and the opportunity to rebuild their life - regardless of their circumstances.

And one more word worth remembering:
🫶 Neighbor. Because homelessness doesn't define a person. Behind every circumstance is a human being with a story, challenges, hopes, and the potential for a new beginning.

At The Brisben Center, we believe understanding begins with compassion. Let's choose words that recognize people's humanity, not just their circumstances. 💙

💙 Walmart, Thank You for Caring for Our Neighbors!We are so grateful to our local Walmart stores for their incredible g...
10/14/2026

💙 Walmart, Thank You for Caring for Our Neighbors!

We are so grateful to our local Walmart stores for their incredible generosity toward The Brisben Center! Your financial donation and the many essential items you’ve provided mean so much to us and the families we serve.

From food and personal hygiene items to cleaning supplies, paper products, plates, bowls, cups, and more, your donations help us keep our shelter stocked with the everyday essentials that make a house feel a little more like home.

It’s partners like you who remind us how much a caring community can accomplish when we come together to support our neighbors.

To every Walmart team member who helped make this generosity possible, thank you for showing up for our families. Your kindness helps us meet essential needs, serve our neighbors with dignity, and move families one step closer to a place they can call home. We couldn’t do this work without community partners like you! 💙

💙 Thank You to REC and Its Generous Members!The Brisben Center is grateful to have received a grant from The Power of Ch...
10/14/2026

💙 Thank You to REC and Its Generous Members!

The Brisben Center is grateful to have received a grant from The Power of Change, made possible by voluntary donations from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) members.

Thanks to this support, we’ve been able to continue providing food to families experiencing homelessness - nearly half of whom are children. Every meal matters, and every contribution helps make a difference. 🍎

REC members, you can help power the next local grant! Enroll today to make voluntary donations and support nonprofits making a difference in our community.

👉 https://myrec.coop/donate

Thank you for helping our neighbors take another step toward stability and a place to call home. 🏠💙

Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ DayOn Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day, we reflect on our nation’s complex history a...
10/12/2026

Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day

On Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day, we reflect on our nation’s complex history and the many stories that shape it.

Today is an opportunity to honor Indigenous peoples, celebrate their cultures and contributions, and acknowledge the history and experiences of those whose stories have too often gone unheard.

At The Brisben Center, we believe every person deserves to be seen, heard, and treated with dignity. May we honor this day by listening with open hearts, learning from one another, and building a community rooted in understanding, compassion, and respect for all. 💙

🎉 Gloria Burrell Takes the Spotlight! 🎉What a wonderful sight! Our beloved longtime volunteer, Gloria Burrell, rode prou...
10/11/2026

🎉 Gloria Burrell Takes the Spotlight! 🎉

What a wonderful sight! Our beloved longtime volunteer, Gloria Burrell, rode proudly in Saturday’s KG Fall Festival parade as the Guest of Honor! ❤️

For more than 25 years, Gloria has shared her time, talents, and heart with The Brisben Center, serving meals and making a difference in the lives of families experiencing homelessness.

Now, it’s our turn to celebrate her! We couldn’t be prouder to see Gloria receive this well-deserved recognition in the community she has served for so many years.

Congratulations, Gloria! Thank you for being such a shining example of kindness, generosity, and what it means to serve your neighbors. We’re so lucky to have you in the Brisben Center family! 💙

This World Homeless Day, look beyond the surface - and help a neighbor find a path home.When you picture homelessness, w...
10/10/2026

This World Homeless Day, look beyond the surface - and help a neighbor find a path home.

When you picture homelessness, who do you see?

Someone sleeping on a sidewalk or carrying everything they own.

But that is only the tip of the iceberg.

Homelessness also looks like:

A mother making sure her children get to school while quietly wondering where the family will live next.

A family living in a hotel because they lost their home.

Someone sleeping in their car - and going to work the next morning.

A nurse working a 12-hour shift who has no permanent home to return to.

A person working full-time who still doesn't earn enough to afford a place to live.

They may have jobs. They may have cars. Their children may be in school. They may look like they have a home. But they don't have a safe, stable place to call their own.

That is what lies beneath the iceberg: people experiencing homelessness who are often hidden in plain sight.

Restore a family’s future and help to build a stronger community

💙 Donate to The Brisben Center to help provide shelter, meals, and essential services to neighbors experiencing homelessness.

💙 Spread the word. Share this post and help your friends and neighbors understand that homelessness isn't always visible.

Because homelessness doesn't always look like homelessness.

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