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Emergency Assistance - Roanoke, Roanoke Area Ministries

Provides emergency financial assistance once every twelve months with utility disconnect bills, rent eviction or 5 day pay or quit notices, and prescriptions. Any resident outside of Southwest or Northwest Roanoke City will need to obtain a referral from an agency in their area of residence. Does NOT offer assistance with Oxford House rents.

Physical Address

824 Campbell Avenue Southwest, Roanoke, VA 24016

Hours

Applications are accepted Monday and Tuesday only at 9 AM serving the first 10 people.

Fax

(540) 344-0038

Fax

(540) 344-0308

Application process

Applications are accepted Monday and Tuesday only at 9 AM serving the first 10 people. Must apply, in person, in the Emergency Financial Aid office. Requires documentation: Photo ID for all over 18, Social Security Cards for all in household, proof of income, copies of ALL expenses, and a copy of the lease or mortgage. Applications can take 3 to 5 days to process. Utility bills must be in the name of someone on the lease and cannot be older or off more than 30 days.

Fee

No Fee

Eligibility

See program description for geographic guidelines. Must meet income eligibility criteria and provide documents required.

Service area

Roanoke, VA Salem, VA Roanoke, VA

Agency info

Roanoke Area Ministries

An ecumenical, urban ministry that serves the Roanoke Valley by providing safe shelter for the homeless, a nutritious lunch, and emergency financial aid to those in need.