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The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program offers free tax help to people who generally make $60,000 or less*, persons with disabilities, and limited-English speaking taxpayers, who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

Strengthens the economic base by providing a professional focus on the business needs of Bristol by facilitating a globally competitive business environment (including partnerships) that leverage economic diversity, build consensus and express the voice of business. Offers business statistics and provides newcomers with maps and other assistance.

The Energy Assistance Program (EAP)consists of two components; Fuel Assistance (FA) and Emergency Crisis Assistance (CAP). The FA component is intended to provide supplemental assistance to offset the rising costs of heating expenses. The CAP component is intended to provide assistance with heating equipment needs and emergency fuel outages. Fuel Assistance opens the second Tuesday in October. The last day for applying is the second Friday in November. Main Qualifications: Have a heating need, meet the income and resource levels, include all persons living in the household, live in an eligible living arrangement and meet the citizenship requirements. Crisis Assistance applicants must meet the following: income level, resource level. Deposits: Opens the first working day in November. May only receive once per lifetime per fuel type. (Natural gas, electric and LP gas) Heating Equipment: Opens November 1st or the first working day in November for Replacement, purchase, or repair of primary heating source. Primary Fuel: Opens the first working day in January. It is for those that did not receive fuel assistance. Requires cut off notice for electric and gas. Almost out of fuel oil, wood, coal or island purchased kerosene. Cooling Assistance: has been offered during the summer. If offered the state sends out the requirements and policy during or close to summer.

A 90-bed emergency shelter for families and individuals. Shelter guests stay an average of 36 days, and during that time, work with a case manager who helps connect them with the right tools, knowledge and resources for lasting well-being and self-sufficiency.

The Energy Assistance Program (EAP)consists of three components; Fuel Assistance (FA), Coolng Assistance (CA) and Emergency Crisis Assistance (CAP). The FA component is intended to provide supplemental assistance to offset the rising costs of heating expenses. The CAP component is intended to provide assistance with heating equipment needs and emergency fuel outages. Fuel Assistance opens the second Tuesday in October. The last day for applying is the second Friday in November. Main Qualifications: Have a heating need, meet the income and resource levels, include all persons living in the household, live in an eligible living arrangement and meet the citizenship requirements. Crisis Assistance applicants must meet the following: income level, resource level. Deposits: Opens the first working day in November. May only receive once per lifetime per fuel type. (Natural gas, electric and LP gas) Heating Equipment: Opens November 1st or the first working day in November for Replacement, purchase, or repair of primary heating source. Primary Fuel: Opens the first working day in January. It is for those that did not receive fuel assistance. Requires cut off notice for electric and gas. Almost out of fuel oil, wood, coal or island purchased kerosene. Cooling Assistance: Is offered during the beginning in mid-June. Must meet eligibility requirements

Provides leisure time activities for persons 50 years and older - includes senior activities, day trips, special seasonal activities, crafts, music and more.

Finds permanent adoptive homes for children whose birth parents are unable to care for them and provides services for children in adoptive placements.

Offered in support of families interested in adopting children, as well as providing information regarding children who become free for adoption. There are several types of adoptions: agency initiated adoptions, adoptions that are parental placements, and step-parent adoptions. A subsidy may be provided for eligible children until age 18 or 21, depending on the status of the child (if they are in school or disabled). The Child Welfare Unit performs searches for adopted children who are searching for their natural parents.

Loudoun County Commuter Services assist people who live, work or play in Loudoun with programs that make it easier to get around and commute to work. Commuter Services encourage the use of cost-effective alternatives to driving alone, such as buses, Metrorail, carpools, vanpools, biking, walking and more.

Areas Served: Harrisonburg City, Rockingham County. Provides services for eligible children and their families, with developmental delays and disabilities. Services include, but are not limited to, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, developmental services, audiology, and vision.

The department of planning and zoning maintains and enforces regulations and also assists residents and customers with obtaining building and zoning permits, Certificates of Occupancy, conditional use permits, rezonings, subdivisions, and variances.

Senior citizens volunteer in classrooms to assist children with early literacy skills. We serve the areas of Williamsburg, James and York city counties, Newport News and Hampton. Volunteers serve between 20-40 hours per week and receive a non-taxable stipend of $3 per hour if they fall within the income guidelines set by the Federal government. Hold monthly in-service meetings to discuss best practices for working with children and information regarding senior living.

Memory support residence offers 24-hour-care for those who are still active, but require specialized memory support for Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia.

Provides identification bracelets and a national toll-free contact center to identify, locate, and return lost memory-impaired individuals. Families can register for Safe Return at each office. Scholarships are available.

To protect and improve the welfare of the animals and citizens of Sussex County through humane education, enforcement, and professional presence, to provide a safe, humane shelter for unwanted, stray, abused, and lost animals, to promote responsible animal care and ownership, and to reduce the number of unwanted pets culminating in a safer and more desirable community for the citizens of Sussex County.

The program provides short-term case management support to attain permanent housing for Veterans experiencing homelessness. Veterans experiencing homelessness may call the screening line at 202-658-9599 to be assessed for services. Veterans should leave a message and it will be returned promptly. For Veterans who are not eligible for services through the Veterans First program, will be provided with referrals to appropriate community resources that may be able to provide further assistance. Provides energy assistance through EnergyShare program.

Tax Services & Enforcement is tasked with managing the City's tax relief programs, assisting taxpayers with preparing State income tax returns, and collecting delinquent City taxes. Staff aims to collect all delinquent City taxes, license fees and miscellaneous revenues while maintaining excellent customer service.

Virginia Career Works Center advances economic growth by preparing and connecting individuals with Virginia businesses looking to hire and build a stronger workforce.

Provides an ABE (Adult Basic Education) and GED (General Equivalency Diploma) class for all levels. Also offers Learning Disability accommodations, books and pretest.

James House provides an abundance of services for men, women, and children struggling with domestic violence and sexual violence and are in search of effective ways to improve the emotional, mental, and physical health in their current living situation. James House works one-on-one with clients to assess their goals, resources, and needs to provide opportunities that give them a better quality of life

Provides free insurance counseling for individuals age 60 and older and disabled persons over 18 and their families. VICAP, the Virginia Insurance and Counseling Assistance Program, helps them to understand Medicare, Medicaid and Long-Term Care Insurance. Assistance in choosing a Medicare Supplement Insurance or Medigap policy is also provided. Counseling can be done by telephone or in person. The program can also assist eligible clients sorting through complicated medical bills and patients' rights issues such as grievances and appeals.

Administers programs that enhances public safety by controlling and supervising sentenced offenders in a humane, cost efficient manner, consistent with sound correctional principles and constitutional standards.

Aids in the placement of abandoned pets to good homes when possible. Animal Emergencies call (276) 645-7400. Animal Pound & Shelter (276) 645-3714. Jones Animal Hospital 603 Volunteer Parkway Bristol, TN 37620 (423) 968-7011

Provides recreational programs and services for area residents in Virginia Beach. Offers cardiovascular equipment, youth game room, indoor play structure, gymnasium, weight room, group fitness room, indoor swimming pool with play structure, locker rooms with showers, meeting rooms, and indoor walking track.

"Zoning" refers to regulations on the use of land and the placement of structures on the land. All of the land in the City of Fredericksburg has a designated Zoning District. Regulations include minimum yard requirements (or building setbacks), landscaping requirements, and allowable land uses for each district.