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(757) 317-4500

2016 25th St,

Newport News, VA

Serving the Unhoused, Underserved & Marginalized with Compassionate Care

Love The Tree of Life Clinic provides free medical care and essential support to the unhoused, underserved, and marginalized across Hampton Roads, serving every person with compassion, dignity, and hope.
Contact Us

(757) 317-4500

Clinic Hours

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri
8AM - 2PM

About Us

Faith-driven care that sees the person, not just the circumstance. Love The Tree of Life Clinic exists to restore hope, dignity, and healing through compassionate healthcare and practical support.

About Us

Faith-driven care that sees the person, not just the circumstance. Love The Tree of Life Clinic exists to restore hope, dignity, and healing through compassionate healthcare and practical support.
Who we are?

Love The Tree of Life Clinic is a faith-based nonprofit committed to serving the unhoused, underserved, and marginalized throughout the Peninsula of Hampton Roads. We believe every person deserves to be treated with compassion, dignity, and respect, regardless of their background, housing status, or ability to pay.

Our care goes beyond addressing immediate needs. We strive to create a welcoming environment where people feel seen, valued, supported, and reminded that they are not alone.

Vision & Mission

Our mission is to restore hope and healing by providing compassionate, Christ-centered healthcare and humanitarian support to those in need. Through medical care, practical resources, and genuine relationships, we seek to meet people where they are and serve them with love.

Our vision is a community where the love of Jesus is made visible through accessible and equitable care, transforming lives one patient, one act of kindness, and one soul at a time.

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How we serve the community

Everything we offer is free to those who need it.
Medical Care

Free, compassionate healthcare for individuals who may otherwise face barriers to receiving the medical attention they need.

Women’s Health

Accessible care focused on supporting the health, wellness, and unique healthcare needs of women in our community.

Pregnancy Support

Compassionate pregnancy related care and support in a welcoming environment where every individual is treated with respect.

Showers & Hygiene

Access to showers and basic hygiene resources that help individuals feel refreshed, cared for, and treated with dignity.

Food & Essential Supplies

Snack packs and other everyday necessities are provided to help meet immediate needs for individuals experiencing hardship.

Humanitarian Support

Practical assistance, outreach, and connections to resources for the unhoused, underserved, and marginalized across our community.

A look inside our clinic

Compassionate care happens in a clean, welcoming, and safe environment.

Meet Dr. Johnson

Compassionate care shaped by faith, lived experience, and more than 26 years in healthcare, with a lifelong commitment to serving vulnerable individuals with dignity, mercy, and hope.
Hi! I’m Dr. Johnson

DNP, FNP-C | Family Nurse Practitioner & Ordained Chaplain

Chaplain Dr. Johnson I. Johnson-Martell is a doctorally prepared Family Nurse Practitioner and ordained chaplain dedicated to meeting people where they are with love, compassion, dignity, and respect.

With more than 26 years in healthcare, Dr. Johnson worked her way from home health assistant and CNA to LPN, RN, and ultimately Family Nurse Practitioner. Her personal experience growing up in the foster care system also shaped her understanding of poverty, hardship, and the life-changing impact compassionate support can have.

Today, she brings her faith, clinical experience, and heart for service together to provide quality care and hope to the unhoused, underserved, marginalized, and other vulnerable individuals throughout the community.

Ways to Give

Your generosity helps Love The Tree of Life Clinic provide compassionate healthcare, hygiene support, and practical resources to unhoused, underserved, and marginalized individuals in our community.

Hope Builder

$ 15
  • Helps provide showers for 2 people
  • Helps provide meals or snack packs
  • Supports basic hygiene needs
  • Restores dignity through practical care

One Person Support Care

$ 40
  • Helps provide a medical exam
  • Provides a personal hygiene kit
  • Connects one patient with vital resources
  • Supports compassionate, faith based care

Monthly Partner

$ 100 /Monthly Suggested
  • Provides dependable monthly support
  • Helps the clinic plan ahead for all needs
  • Supports medical and humanitarian services
  • Helps us serve more people consistently
Most Impactful
We can't do this without volunteers

Medical and non-medical roles available every clinic day.

Our Team

Compassionate professionals and volunteers united by a shared calling to serve our community with dignity, excellence, and love.

Dr. Carmen Johnson-Martell DNP, FNP-C

Primary Care Provider & Chaplain

Mr. Mario, RN

Registered Nurse

Ms. Linda, RN

Registered Nurse

Ms. Jessica, LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse

Ms. Brea, RN

Registered Nurse

Interested in joining our team?

Use your gifts and experience to serve the unhoused, underserved, and marginalized through healthcare, outreach, administration, and more.

Thank You To Our Amazing Partners

Our Impact in Action

Since May 2024, Love The Tree of Life Clinic has been committed to meeting people where they are and providing compassionate, practical support to individuals and families throughout our community. What began with a heart to serve has grown into thousands of meaningful moments of care, connection, and hope.

From medical appointments and mental health support to meals, clothing, resource referrals, personal care items, and faith-centered services, our work is focused on supporting the whole person. Every service provided represents someone who was seen, supported, and treated with dignity during a time when they needed it most.

With more than 77,000 services provided and over 1,200 medical appointments completed, the impact continues to grow. These numbers are made possible through the dedication of our staff, volunteers, community partners, and generous donors who believe in the mission of Love The Tree of Life Clinic.

Together, we are helping strengthen our community one person, one need, and one life at a time.

“Give generously to the poor, not grudgingly, for the LORD your God will bless you in everything you do.”

‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭15:10‬ ‭NLT‬‬

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