I am often contacted by constituents who need emergency assistance due to a financial crisis. Below is a list of local government agencies and organizations that can help folks in need.
Below is a list of local Social Services offices, these offices administer federal, state and local public assistance and social work service programs. Financial and social services assistance include: Fuel and Energy Assistance (Heating, Cooling and Crisis), Medical Assistance (Medicaid), Virginia Initiative for Employment not Welfare. They also assist with SNAP and TANF programs.
LOCAL COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES OFFICES
Chesterfield - https://www.chesterfield.gov/569/Social-Services
Essex - http://www.essex-virginia.org/county_government/departments_and_services/social_services/
Gloucester - http://www.gloucesterva.info/SocialServices
Hanover - https://www.hanovercounty.gov/395/Social-Services
Henrico - https://henrico.us/dss/
James City - http://www.jamescitycountyva.gov/290/Social-Services
King and Queen - http://www.kingandqueenco.net/html/Govt/socser.html
King William - http://kingwilliamcounty.us/departments-and-services/social-services/
Lancaster - http://www.financialhelpresources.com/details/lancaster_county_department_of_social_services.html
Mathews - http://www.co.mathews.va.us/departments-services/social-services
Middlesex - http://www.co.middlesex.va.us/index_socialServices.html
New Kent - http://www.co.new-kent.va.us/index.aspx?nid=339
Northumberland - https://www.countyoffice.org/va-northumberland-county-social-services/
Richmond County - http://www.co.richmond.va.us/departments/social-services
Westmoreland - https://www.westmoreland-county.org/social-services
Williamsburg - https://www.williamsburgva.gov/269/Human-Services
York - https://www.yorkcounty.gov/159/Social-Services
Below is a list of local government and non- profit organizations that also provide emergency assistance to constituents in need:
Catholic Charities – provides counseling, emergency financial assistance, family transitional housing, jobs ministry, food pantry, migration and refugee services, immigration services and senior services.
Catholic Charities Richmond Diocese: http://cccofva.org/
The United Way provides many services including but not limited to free tax preparation, free financial coaching, assistance with reducing costs of prescription medication, free, access to information and referrals for health services, assistance with homelessness.
The United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg serves Hanover, Henrico and Chesterfield counties. http://www.yourunitedway.org/
Salvation Army – provide housing and homeless assistance, housing and homeless assistance, hunger relief, grocery and food assistance and utility assistance. http://virginiasalvationarmy.org/how-we-help/
Virginia Cares Uninsured Program – a free program in partnership with the Patient Advocate Foundation and the Commonwealth of Virginia for those who are uninsured and are having access to healthcare issues. 1-800-532-5274 or http://pafcares.org/
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Virginia Housing Development Authority – a free service by the state of Virginia that helps veterans and Virginians find a home to fit your needs and budget. http://virginiahousingsearch.com/
Veteran Housing and Homeless Services – the federal Department of Veterans Affairs Homeless Hotline at 1-877-424-3838;
USDA Section 504 loans and grants – provides loans to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve or modernize their homes or grants to elderly very-low income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards. https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-repair-loans-grants
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
disAbility Law Center – protection and advocacy for Virginians with disabilities. An advocate is on duty Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday s 8:30am-4pm. 800-552-3962; http://dlcv.org/
Legal Services Corporation – provides financial support for civil legal aid to low-income Americans. https://lsc.gov/
Legal assistance for veterans – this link contains a listing of state and national legal services for veterans. https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/virginia-veteran-and-family-support-2/resources/legal
Virginia State Bar Pro Bono/Access to Legal Services - an agency of the Supreme Court of Virginia, provides Virginians of modest means with information about pro bono legal services. http://www.vsb.org/site/pro_bono
TAX ASSISTANCE
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) – a program that assists low income individuals who have a tax dispute with the IRS. LITCs can represent you before the IRS or in court on audits, appeals, tax collection matters and other tax disputes. Also provides services to taxpayers who are who speak English as a second language (ESL). LITC services are free or low cost for eligible taxpayers.
https://www.irs.gov/advocate/low-income-taxpayer-clinics/low-income-taxpayer-clinic-income-eligibility-guidelines
LITC map https://taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/about/litc
The Community Tax Law Project – provides free legal help to Virginia’s low wage families and individuals experiencing economic harm because of a tax problem.
http://ctlp.org/index.php?/about_ctlp/
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) -- offers free tax help to people who generally make $54,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS – certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electron filing to qualified individuals.
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-you-by-volunteers
Tax Counsel for the Elderly (TCE) – offers free tax tax help for all taxpayers, particularly those who are 60 years of age and older, specializing questions about pensions and retirement-related issues unique to seniors. https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-you-by-volunteers
VETERANS ASSISTANCE
Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs, https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/
Disabled American Veterans- Virginia, https://www.virginiadav.org/
HANOVER
Financial Assistance for Individuals-Hanover/Ashland
Emergency Services - Ashland, Ashland Christian Emergency Services (A.C.E.S.)- Financial Assistance, rent, medications, and utilities. Requires cut off notices and eviction notice for rent.
804-798-2784. www.aceshanover.org
Catholic Charities - (804) 285-5986 Food Pantry operates Tuesday-Thursday 9AM-12Noon. Serves all age groups living in Richmond, Henrico, Hanover, Chesterfield, and Powhatan.
Salvation Army of Central VA (804) 225-7470 Serving Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, and Richmond (Food)
Hanover Safe Place-Food Pantry, 629A North Washington Highway Ashland VA, 23005, Phone: 804-752-2728
Richmond, Commonwealth Catholic Charities: 511 West Grace Street Richmond VA 23220, (804)648-4177
Richmond Rapid Re-Housing Services, St. Joseph's Villa (serving Hanover)- rapid re-housing assistance. 804-553-3259 (Intake)8000 Brook Road
Richmond, VA 23227
www.cccofva.org
NEW KENT
Housing/Homeless Assistance
Proclaiming grace outreach at Tabernacle United Methodist (has food pantry and clothing)
P.O Box 121 Tabernacle Road
Barhamsville, VA 23011
PH: 757-566-0659
Quin Rivers Homeless Intervention Program (HIP)
10718 Ballantraye Dr. Suite 402
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
PH: 540-479-4363
Commonwealth Catholic Charities-804-648-4177 (Homeless Point of Entry)
Food Pantries - New Kent
Good Neighbor Center of West Point
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(804) 843-4594 |
Link |
Call for Hours |
Liberty Baptist Church |
(804) 966-2659 |
Link |
Call for Hours |
New Hope Pantry |
(804) 932-3967 |
Link |
Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:00pm
Saturdays 10:00 - 11:30am |
New Kent Senior Citizen Food Pantry |
(804) 337-1031 |
N/A |
Tuesday & Friday
9:30 - 11:00am |
Proclaiming Grace Outreach Tabernacle Methodist Church |
(757) 566-0659 |
Link |
First & Third Friday
4:00 - 6:00pm |
Providence United Methodist |
(804) 932-4973 |
Link |
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 1:00pm |
West Point Mobile Food Pantry |
N/A |
N/A |
3rd Thursday
11:00am - 12:00pm |
WILLIAMSBURG/GLOUCESTER
Financial Aid-Williamsburg and Gloucester
United Way Greater Williamsburg-113 Palace Ln Suite F, Williamsburg, VA 23185, (757) 253-2264
Salvation Army of Greater Williamsburg- 151 Kristiansand Dr #109, Williamsburg, VA 23188- Phone: (757) 229-6651
Salvation Army Gloucester-7057 Linda Cir, Hayes, VA 23072- Phone: (804) 642-3443
Food - Williamsburg
Williamsburg, Salvation Army Williamsburg Corps- Food Pantry
Address:151 Kristiansand Drive Suite 115 Williamsburg VA 23188- Phone:(757)229-6651
Williamsburg, Saint Bede Outreach Center-Williamsburg House of Mercy10 Harrison Avenue
Williamsburg, VA 23185 - 757-253-0664
Provides financial assistance, homeless prevention and assistance, food, and diapers. Case Advocates provide confidential assistance and counseling. Call for an appointment. Food and diapers available once a month without an appointment.
Family Shelter- Norfolk, Central Intake, ForKids
Address: 4200 Colley Avenue Suite A Norfolk VA 23503- Phone:(757)622-6400
Natasha House (Yorktown)- for women and children seeking transitional residency 757) 898-1993 http://natashahouse.org/
Menchville House Ministries, Inc.- Newport News, VA 23609, 757-833-5980
18 month homeless shelter for up to 16 women and 30 children where residents are offered programs to help them return to self-sufficiency. Must be drug and alcohol free and look for work, pay HUD mandated rent.
H.E.L.P. Inc. - Hampton Roads Ecumenical Lodgings and Provisions, Inc - Hampton, VA, (757) 727-2577
http://www.helpushelpu.org/
KING AND QUEEN COUNTY
Central Virginia Food Bank: https://feedmore.org/
Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck Community Services Board: http://www.mpnncsb.org./
NORTHERN NECK
Essex County Homeless Organization (their website doesn’t work, this is their Facebook page): https://www.apps.prod.facebook.com/804echo/
Northern Neck Food Bank (serving Essex, Richmond, Lancaster, Northumberland, Westmoreland, Middlesex): http://www.nnfb.org/pantries/
Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck Community Services Board: http://www.mpnncsb.org./
Tappahannock Free Clinic: http://tappahannockfreeclinic.org/
Lancaster Health Department (no website available): 804-462-5197
Northumberland County Homeless Services: http://www.northumberlandcounty.ca/en/departments_communitysocialservices/css_homelessnessservices.asp
Central Virginia Food Bank: https://feedmore.org/food-bank