Emergency Assistance - Norfolk, Ghent Area Ministry

1301 Colonial Avenue, Suite 2, Norfolk, VA 23517

Eligibility

Services are availale to the residents of the City of Norfolk only. Financial assistance available one time in a 12-month period; please bring utility disconnection notice. Travel assistance available. Prescription assistance not available for narcotics or psychotropics.

(757) 622-0074

Fax

(757) 622-0438

Voice

https://www.gamnorfolk.org/Home/

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Telephone, Walk-ins; Must complete an application and have a face to face interview with the director or assistant director.

Service area

Norfolk, VA

Description

Offers financial and material assistance for individuals who are homeless or in financial need. Freemason Street Baptist has partnered with other Ghent area churches to provide clothing, limited financial assistance for disconnection for utilities, prescription medication and/or coats to those who need them. In the case of medications, GAM is unable to fill any narcotics or psychotropics. Limited funds available for utility assistance GAM will provide the last $50 of the total bill.

What's Here

Medical Expense Assistance Gas Service Payment Assistance Electric Service Payment Assistance General Clothing Provision Water Service Payment Assistance Heating Fuel Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Ghent Area Ministry

Provides help for medication, utility, clothing and city bus passes