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Emergency Assistance - Richmond, Richmond Department of Social Services

Emergency Assistance provides short-term, limited financial assistance to individuals and families with children when a fire or other natural disaster has destroyed those things necessary for taking care of the household. EA may also be available to assist in a housing emergency if the person had no control over the circumstances of the emergency. Emergency Assistance payments can be made for shelter (for example rent, utilities, moving costs), or the repair or replacement of essential household items. The amount of assistance cannot be more than $500 in any 12-month period. Call 3-1-1 for information on the applicaiton process or to speak with a customer service representative. Visit one of our two Social Services locations for assistance.

Physical Address

4100 Hull Street Road, Richmond, VA 23224

Hours

Wednesday - emergency appointments only.

Fax

(804) 646-7018

Fax

(804) 646-7370

Application process

Application completion and face to face interview is required.

Languages

Italian

Spanish

Chinese

Russian

English

Vietnamese

Korean

German

Tagalog

French

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Service area

Richmond, VA

Agency info

Richmond Department of Social Services

To strengthen families, assure safety, promote self-sufficiency, and improve the quality of life for all citizens of the city of Richmond through community engagement.