Norfolk: Community & Culture
On the community map of Norfolk: 13 libraries, 162 congregations, and 24 cultural organizations.
- 0.7 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Virginia 0.7/1K).
- 1.0 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Virginia 1.4/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch At Broad Creek |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 1425 Norchester Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (757) 664-7323 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 23504 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2340 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 13 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (20)
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF VIRGINIA
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
HOUSE OF JACOB NO7 MASONIC LODGE
AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS CHAPTER 327
VFW OF THE UNITED STATES AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
THE KIWANIS CLUB OF NORFOLK FOUNDATION INC
BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF VIRGINIA
MASONIC TEMPLE CORPORATION OF NORFOLK
AMERICAN LEGION TIDEWATER POST 327
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD
WARDS CORNER LIONS CLUB CHARITY FOUNDATION INC
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
| Churches · Total count | 162 |
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Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (12)
American Cigar Company
Colonial Place
Cruser Place Historic District
Diggs, J. Eugene, House
Downtown Norfolk Financial Historic District
Granby Street Suburban Institutional Corridor
Norfolk Auto Row Historic District
Norfolk Fire Department Station No. 12
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Talbot Park Apartments
Virginia Ice & Freezing Corporation Cold Storage Warehouse
Williamston-Woodland Historic District
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 11 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 24 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (8)
RAINBOW ANIMAL RESCUE INC
UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS
UNITED WAY OF VIRGINIA
WILLIAM A HUNTON YMCA INC
SOUTHSIDE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB INC
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC
UNITED WAYOF SOUTH HAMPTON FOUNDATION
SERTOMA INC
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | HAMPTON ROADS GLBT AND GLBT FRIENDLY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 1,361 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Norfolk+VA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=23507 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=23507 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=23507 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=23507 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 233 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 257 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 19 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 44 |
| Craft Beverages · Breweries · Total count | 7 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722 · OSM Overpass — craft=brewery/winery
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Barry Art Museum
Chrysler Museum of Art
Chrysler Museum Glass Studio
Chrysler Museum Glass Studio
Hunter House Victorian Museum
The MacArthur Memorial Museum
USS Wisconsin BB-64
Nauticus
The Hermitage Foundation
Portsmouth Lightship Museum
Hill House Museum
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum
Children's Museum of Virginia
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center
Railroad Museum of Virginia
Attractions (10)
Barry Art Museum
Chrysler Museum of Art
Chrysler Museum Glass Studio
Chrysler Museum Glass Studio
Hunter House Victorian Museum
The MacArthur Memorial Museum
USS Wisconsin BB-64
Nauticus
The Hermitage Foundation
Hampton Roads Naval Museum
Other
Organizations (2)
PENINSULA ARTILLERY
GATEWOOD MARTIN MANSION FOUNDATION
Clubs (14)
THE GARDEN CLUB OF NORFOLK
FRIENDS OF NORFOLK FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER
NORFOLK YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB
FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS OF NORFOLK AND VICINITY INC
MALLORY COUNTRY CLUB INCORPORATED
CHESAPEAKE ATHLETIC CLUB INC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
TIDEWATER BOAT CLUB
BRONCO JAGUARS ATHLETIC CLUB LTD
VIRGINIA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUB INC
T2 FITNESS FOUNDATION
LIONFISH SWIM CLUB FOUNDATION INC
TIDEWATER UNITED DISC GOLF CLUB
HARBORFRONT GARDEN CLUB
BLACK GIRLS TENNIS CLUB INCORPORATED
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 5.80 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 70.0% |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 1,361 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.35 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 195 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 36 |
| Homeless Services · Total count | 2 |
| Legal Aid · Total count | 1 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 6 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 27 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 114 |
| Youth Sports · Total In Area | 114 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Norfolk