Homeless Prevention - Martinsville, VERP, United Way of Henry County and Martinsville
149 East Main Street, Martinsville, VA 24112
Eligibility
Henry County and Martinsville residents who are at risk of eviction.
Hours
UWHCM has only one housing specialist in-house. Appointment times fill-up quickly, and there is a waiting period.
(276) 638-3946
Voice
Email[email protected]
Application process
Schedule an appointment by calling 276-638-3946 and selecting Option 3.
UWHCM has only one housing specialist in-house. Appointment times fill-up quickly, and there is a waiting period.
It is our hope to provide you access to housing stability resources quickly and to the best of our ability.
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND YOUR SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT
-Please contact Brittany Foley at least 1-business day before your scheduled appointment.
-If you do not contact Brittany before missing a scheduled appointment (i.e. no-call, no-show) you may be disqualified from additional assistance.
Service area
Martinsville, VA
Henry, VA
Prevention services generally involve short-term financial assistance along with case management to ensure the household is connected the resources they need to stabilize their housing situation.
The Virginia Eviction Reduction Pilot (VERP) includes:
Initiatives and partnerships that promote systems change, including Legal Aid
Mediation between landlords and tenants
Outreach and coordination with key partners and stakeholders
Financial assistance
Providing organization
United Way of Henry County and Martinsville
Provides planning for establishing community needs; fundraising for 22 agency partners; and information and referral. Direct service is NOT provided.