Come As You Are Cville

Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, Come As You Are Cville was formed in the Summer of 2018 with a $20 bill and two cans of corn and worked to receive its 501(c)3 nonprofit status in May of 2020. Founder and Executive Director Tristan Kabesa started with a mission to serve the homeless and less fortunate of the Central Virginia region. Now, as a faith-driven and rapidly growing organization, Come As You Are Cville is serving locally, regionally, and fervently working towards growing nationally, providing their services, and improving the quality of life for many. As ambassadors of Christ in our community, we commit to treating those we serve with dignity, respect, love, and compassion, following Christ’s commandment to love one another as He loves us.

At Come As You Are Cville, we have adopted community, compassion, dignity, and equality as our core values. Each day this is displayed in extraordinary measure through the unified effort of our staff, volunteers, and supporters. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, Come As You Are Cville has been serving people throughout the area since 2018 and seeks to provide access to resources that empower people experiencing homelessness to progress on the road toward economic and personal stability.