“We meet people where they are — in their darkest moments, in crisis, in silence — and we walk with them toward healing, without judgment, without exception.”
There but for the grace of God go I.
501(c)(3)Tax-Exempt Nonprofit
25+Years of Human Services
5Core Programs
Hampton Roads, VAServing Our Community
Our Mission
The GodWin Foundation is dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness and removing the barriers that prevent individuals from accessing the care, support, and resources they deserve. We serve the unheard, the unseen, and the underserved.
What We Stand For
Our Core Values
Hope
Hope is not a luxury — it is a right. Every person we serve deserves to believe their life can change.
Help
We go where people are, not where it is convenient. Real, tangible support without conditions or delay.
Advocacy
We speak up for those silenced, overlooked, or misunderstood by systems built to serve them.
Dignity
Every person is worthy — fully seen because of their humanity. A diagnosis is never a verdict.
Faith
With God by your side, you will always win. There but for the grace of God go I.
Purpose
Every person has a God-given purpose. Our work is to help them find it, stand in it, and live it.
What We Do
Our Programs
Five programs built around the real, compounding barriers that keep vulnerable individuals from healing.
01
Crisis Housing & Wrap-Around Services
Safe, stable housing paired with comprehensive mental health services — not just a bed, but a bridge to a life rebuilt.
02
Veteran & Military Re-Entry Program
Personalized mental health support for returning service members carrying invisible wounds.
03
Incarceration Re-Entry Support
Meeting individuals at the point of release with dignity and real support during the critical first 90 days.
What’s Happening
News & Updates
Stay current with the work of The GodWin Foundation.
November 2025
Foundation Receives 501(c)(3) Recognition
The GodWin Foundation received federal tax-exempt status effective November 19, 2025 — officially establishing Danielle Godwin’s vision as a recognized nonprofit serving Hampton Roads.
Community Partners
Growing Our Network
We are actively building partnerships across Hampton Roads. If your organization shares our mission, we would love to connect.
“Together we go further than we could ever go alone.”
Your generosity changes lives.
Every gift goes directly to the people who need it most. No one who reaches out to The GodWin Foundation will leave without hope and a next step.
Our Story
About The GodWin Foundation
The Story Behind the Name
Born from a life of purpose
The GodWin Foundation was not born in a boardroom. It was born in a life — in 25 years of working across various positions in the human services field, witnessing firsthand what happens when people in crisis have nowhere to turn.
Founder Danielle Godwin carries her father’s name as both a legacy and a declaration. Her mother taught her: “Never think you are better than anyone else, because at any moment, that could be you.”
“There but for the grace of God go I.”
Danielle Godwin — Founder & President/CEO
Godwin. With God, I win. It is not just a name — it is a covenant. And it is the promise this organization makes to everyone it serves.
Why We Exist
The problem we were built to solve
Mental illness does not discriminate. It affects the mother nearly losing her children solely because of a diagnosis. The veteran coming home carrying invisible wounds. The family without language for what they are experiencing.
For over 25 years, Danielle witnessed the judgment and disregard for individuals with mental illness running quietly through the systems designed to serve them. These questions did not leave her. They fueled her.
“Treat every person you serve as if that is you — with care, compassion, and dignity, despite anything else.”
Former CSB Director — as recalled by Danielle Godwin
Our Founder
Danielle Godwin, B.S., M.A.
Founder & President/CEO
Danielle Godwin is a seasoned human services professional with over 25 years of experience working alongside individuals living with mental illness, housing instability, and systemic inequity. She founded The GodWin Foundation because she could not look away.
After decades of witnessing people in crisis be dismissed and failed by the systems meant to serve them, she decided: if no one was going to build what was needed, she would.
Leadership
Board of Directors
Danielle Godwin, B.S., M.A.
Founder & President/CEO
Danielle Godwin is the Founder and President of The GodWin Foundation and brings more than 20 years of experience in human services and mental health services. Her background includes serving individuals and families through community-based mental health, social services, advocacy, education, and supportive resources. She holds a master's degree from Norfolk State University and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Regent University. She is committed to expanding access to mental health support, strengthening families, empowering youth, assisting veterans, and helping underserved individuals overcome barriers to stability and success.
Natarsha Hardy
Vice President
Natarsha Hardy serves as Co-Founder and Vice President of The GodWin Foundation and is the owner and CEO of Community Empowerment LLC, a mental health agency. Her experience as a business owner and mental health services leader brings valuable insight to the Foundation's mission and continued growth. She is committed to strengthening individuals, families, and communities through advocacy, service, and access to meaningful resources, supporting initiatives focused on mental health, youth and families, veterans, housing, employment, and community stability.
Tiffany Barnes
Treasurer / Secretary
Tiffany Barnes holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Old Dominion University and brings more than 25 years of experience in human services, with a strong focus on child welfare and supporting children and families. She is certified in Understanding the World of Children and has dedicated her career to advocating for the safety, well-being, and success of children and families. As Secretary of The GodWin Foundation, she brings extensive experience, compassion, and a strong commitment to community service and the Foundation's mission.
Marvin Brown
Veteran & Minister
Advisory Board
Pastor Marvin Brown brings a rare depth of lived experience to the board. A veteran who overcame PTSD, incarceration, and addiction, he now serves as pastor of Word Mission Church in Hampton, with outreach supporting returning citizens, incarcerated veterans, and the unhoused across Hampton Roads. His firsthand understanding of recovery and restoration shapes how the Foundation approaches program development and community engagement.
What We Do
Our Programs
01
Crisis Housing & Wrap-Around Services
Safe, stable residential environments for individuals experiencing homelessness alongside mental health crises. Comprehensive wrap-around services including case management, mental health referrals, medication support, life skills development, and long-term resource connection. Not just a bed — a bridge to a life rebuilt.
02
Veteran & Military Re-Entry Program
Personalized mental health support, peer connection, and resource navigation for service members transitioning out of military life who face invisible wounds and may distrust traditional VA systems. A confidential, faith-sensitive, judgment-free environment for healing.
03
Incarceration Re-Entry Support Program
Immediate mental health assessment, resource connection, and transitional support at the point of release from incarceration. Structured support during the critical first 90 days, meeting individuals with dignity and a genuine next step.
04
Community Advocacy & Awareness Initiative
Public education, outreach, and awareness campaigns to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental illness across families, schools, faith communities, and the general public — beginning in Hampton Roads and expanding outward.
05
Resource Navigation & Access Program
Guided navigation through community resources, public benefits, and free or low-cost mental health services for uninsured and underinsured adults. No one who walks through our doors will leave without a plan and a next step.
Need help right now?
You don’t have to have it together before you reach out. We meet you where you are.
We See You
Get Help
You don’t have to come to us ready. We go to you. No judgment. No exceptions.
If you are in immediate crisis, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 — available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Who We Serve
You belong here
The GodWin Foundation serves individuals in Hampton Roads, Virginia and surrounding communities living with mental illness and facing compounding barriers to care.
Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
Adults living without stable housing who also carry untreated mental health diagnoses. We provide the wrap-around support needed to sustain recovery.
Veterans & Military Personnel
Service members facing invisible wounds who may be reluctant to access traditional mental health resources due to stigma or coverage gaps.
Returning Citizens
Adults transitioning from incarceration who face mental health challenges alongside systemic barriers to housing, employment, and services.
Uninsured & Underinsured Adults
Individuals who need mental health services but cannot access them due to lack of insurance or inability to afford care. We exist to bridge this gap.
Families & Caregivers
Families who need education, guidance, and connection to resources. Mental illness affects the entire family system, and we serve the whole family.
Community Members
We work to shift cultural stigma and build a community where mental illness is met with compassion, language, and understanding rather than judgment.
Ready to reach out?
No paperwork. No prerequisites. Just reach out and let us walk with you from there.
Make a Difference
Give Hope Today
Every contribution goes directly to serving individuals living with mental illness who have been judged, overlooked, and left without the support they need.
Ways to Give
Choose how you’d like to donate
All donations directly support the programs and people of The GodWin Foundation. Contributions may be tax-deductible.
Zelle
Fast, secure bank-to-bank transfer. No fees. Your full donation reaches us directly.
757-281-8366
Apple Pay & Cash App
Quick and easy mobile giving. Send directly from your phone in seconds.
757-281-8366
Check or Money Order
Make payable to The GodWin Foundation and mail to us directly.
Chesapeake, Virginia
Give Online
Donate Securely Online
Our secure online donation portal is coming soon through Zeffy — 100% free for nonprofits. In the meantime, use the options above.
Your Impact
See what your gift does
$25
Provides resource navigation support for one individual connecting them to services and mental health care.
$50
Funds outreach materials and community awareness content to help dismantle the stigma around mental illness.
$100
Supports crisis intervention supplies and immediate assistance for an individual or family in need.
$250+
Helps fund a full week of wrap-around support services for someone rebuilding their life from the ground up.
Financial Transparency
How Your Donation Is Used
70%
Programs & Direct Services — resource navigation, community outreach, re-entry support, and direct client assistance.
20%
Organizational Capacity — staff, professional development, technology, and infrastructure needed to sustain the mission.
10%
Administrative — compliance, accounting, and operational costs required to maintain nonprofit status and accountability.
“With God, We Always Win.”
Thank you for believing that every person deserves hope, help, and a chance to begin again.
Reach Out
Contact Us
We’d love to hear from you.
Whether you need help, want to volunteer, are interested in partnering, or simply want to learn more — reach out. No question is too small.
