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Resources 

Below are resources that neighbors in the Richmond community can explore for support and assistance with a variety of needs. We encourage you to connect with these organizations to learn more about the services and programs they offer.

A continuación, presentamos recursos que los vecinos de la comunidad de Richmond pueden explorar para recibir apoyo y asistencia ante diversas necesidades. Les animamos a ponerse en contacto con estas organizaciones para obtener más información sobre los servicios y programas que ofrecen.

About

Virginia 211 

Provides referral info for essential health and human services 24-7. Crisis Line: 211

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About

HELP1RVA

Zip code search engine for all types of assistance.

About

Richmond VA Department of social services

Types of Assistance:

  • Crisis Assistance – emergency cash assistance program (includes Henrico County)

  • Rental Assistance (emergency) – offered in Richmond area for those who are faced with a crisis or those with a newborn baby/senior living with them

  • Utility Assistance

  • Fuel Assistance

  • Free Food

  • TANF and Cash Grants for Living Expenses

  • Free Weatherization Assistance

  • Free Christmas and Holiday Assistance

804.726.7000

300 E Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23219

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Chesterfield County Department Social Services

Family services, employment services, financial & housing assistance.

Types of Assistance:

  • Adult, Family, & Children Services

  • Aging & Disability Resources

  • EBT

  • Financial & Basic Needs Assistance

  • Housing Assistance

  • Mental Health Support Services

  • Mobility Services

  • Parenting Education

804.748.1100

9501 Lucy Corr Circle, Chesterfield, VA 23832

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About

HUMANKInd

Humankind Thriving Families is working to reach families, within the City of Richmond, that are facing housing and financial instability.  Our goals are to prevent homelessness by working to keep families in their current housing, strengthen families by providing a two generational approach to support both parents/caregivers and their children, promote educational success by preventing unplanned school moves, and assist with connection to other community resources that can assist the family in building long term stability goals.

804.461.3585

908 N. Thompson St., Richmond VA 23230

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Capital Area Partnership Uplifting People (CAPUP)

Offers free case management & free basic needs (depends on funding/staffing availability)

Types of Assistance:

  • Housing – Emergency funding to pay rent, security deposit, or housing expenses.

  • Has a “no-wait” list for apartment and second-chance housing, including those with past evictions.

  • Emergency Rent & Utility Assistance

  • Cars – to – Work Program

    Employment Assistance Program (Richmond & Petersburg) training, job placement, career development, etc.

804.788.0050

710 Dawn St., Richmond, VA 23222

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About

South Richmond Baptist Center

Rental assistance, prescription assistance, appointment must be made.

804.232.0174

5500 Germain Rd., Richmond, VA 23224

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Salvation Army

Case Management. Rent and Utility Assistance.
Must provide picture I.D as well as verification of need.

804.225.7470

W. Grace St., Richmond, VA 23220

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The Homeless Connection Line of Greater Richmond

Central Intake System for Shelters for Greater Richmond area

Hours of operation:

  • Monday to Friday from 8am-12pm and 1pm-9pm

  • Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 9pm

804.972.0813

Shelter Location: 2 West Grace St., Richmond, VA 23230

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Moments of Hope Outreach

Types of Assistance:

  • Applying for Benefits - Medicaid, SNAP, SSDI, SSI, etc.

  • Emergency Food / Canned Goods

  • Documentation - Birth Certificates, Photo IDs, Social Security Cards, etc.

  • Emergency Shelter during Dangerous Weather

  • Hygiene Items

  • Sleeping Bags / Tents & Tarps

To Request Assistance:

  • Complete online confidential intake form.

  • MOH will contact individuals as soon as they can, after receipt of form

804.584.7380

2908 Chamberlayne Ave., Richmond, VA 23222

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Need AssiStance?

To request assistance, please visit our Assistance Request page to review the eligibility requirements and complete the online application. We do not accept requests via phone or email. 

Para solicitar asistencia, por favor visite nuestra página de Solicitud de Asistencia para consultar los requisitos de elegibilidad y completar el formulario en línea. No aceptamos solicitudes por teléfono ni por correo electrónico.

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Richmond, VA conference
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