People

Improving Outcomes for Residents

The People goal of Choice Bristol is focused on expanding opportunity for Virginia Hill residents across every dimension of daily life — ensuring that where someone lives does not limit what they can achieve. Working with residents and partners across the region, Choice Bristol is developing strategies to improve income and employment outcomes, strengthen access to health and wellness services, expand early childhood education opportunities, support school-age children in reaching their full potential, and increase access to healthy, affordable food. The goal is not just a better neighborhood, but better outcomes for the people who live there — and a community where every resident has a genuine path forward.

Focus Areas

People Plan Priorities

Income & Employment

Career pathways, living-wage job connections, and retention support for adult residents.

Health & Wellness

Case management and coordination to improve access to programs that meet resident needs.

Early Childhood Education

High-quality early learning programs available to children ages 0–5 from Virginia Hill.

School-Aged Education

Supporting academic achievement and school access for children and youth.

Food Access

Connecting residents to existing resources and working to expand access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food.

Gap Analysis

Identifying service gaps and matching community needs with partner organizations.

Our Partners

Beyond Housing  ·  City of Bristol, VA  ·  ETSU  ·  HUD  ·  DNA  ·  EJP Consulting

Revitalizing Virginia Hill through community-led neighborhood transformation.

© 2026 Choice Bristol · Funded by HUD Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant