Emergency Services
Emergency Assistance and Crisis Intervention
Mortgage or rental assistance to prevent eviction.
Relocation support, utility and fuel voucher payments, food pantry, local
referrals and coordination of service.
Hand-Up Lodge
Short-term housing for homeless men, women and children; assistance in
securing employment and permanent housing; crisis counseling.
Family Living Center
Opened in December, 2002. Transitional housing for families,
supportive services.
Virginia Cares
Post-release services such as food,
clothing, housing, employment and transportation, for those who have been
incarcerated or have criminal charges, to prevent further criminal activity and
to help them to once again become productive citizens in the communities where
they work and live. Assistance is provided with obtaining ID's, completing
Social Services and Social Security forms and with any other needs they may
have.
Emergency Transportation Services
Keeps TANF-eligible clients employed through a transportation crisis by
providing car repairs, bus tickets and taxi service on a short-term basis.
Basic car maintenance education, budgeting, financial and employment counseling,
referral.
HOPWA
Serving individuals with HIV/AIDS and their families. Confidential
housing counseling; emergency rental, mortgage and utility payments;
transportation; food pantry; support groups; education and referral.
SHIP
Prevention of housing displacement through rental, mortgage and security
deposit assistance. Secures permanent housing.
