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Responsible for the transfer, processing, treatment and environmentally safe disposal or recycling of solid and liquid waste materials that are produced by households, businesses and industry. Collection is handled by private carriers. Contact the office for more information.

Investigates complaints of abuse/neglect of children within state mandated time limits. Provides protection and ensures the safety of the children of Portsmouth.

Provides homes and compassionate foster parents for children who are removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect, or other family circumstances that prevent children from remaining in their homes.

The Central Virginia Business Coalition supports businesses throughout the Central Virginia Region through Networking, Marketing, and Business help. Strives to grow and promotes businesses in the region.

This is a program that renders short-term emergency services. Services provided are emergency food, clothing, and financial assistance for rent/utilities. Clients requesting financial assistance must be able to document extreme financial need. Request for financial assistance is limited to once every 12 months. This also applies for food assistance request. The Clothes closet (ONLY) is available to all residents of Henrico County and clients may use the clothes closet twice per year (seasonally).

Provides information and reference service; fine-free loans of books, dvds, and music; wireless and computer access; library programs for all ages; and space to study, learn, read and relax. The library's website offers and our vendor-partners' mobile apps offer access to ebooks, eaudio, music, movies and other online resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Offers computer and device assistance, passport processing, notary and test proctoring services by appointment. A public meeting room is available to community groups. Activities include a summer reading program, preschool story times, and special events.

Branch library for the Norfolk Public Library.

Provides English language classes and college and career readiness navigation for immigrants and refugee populations.

In-Home Support is a one-on-one support service that focuses on eliminating barriers that prevent individuals from becoming independent in their homes and community. Services are tailored to the needs of the individuals and developed in conjunction with them and their family/caregiver. Community Living: Connect individuals with activities and events in their community Meaningful Day: Connecting individuals with volunteering opportunities and developing new relationships and experiences Healthy Living: Participating in healthy lifestyles through education, exercise and diet Safety Skills: Learning and practicing safety skills Citizenship: Connecting with the community through recreational and social events Advocacy: Communicating needs and desires

Provides information, activities, and trainings in conflict management, mediation, and other life skills that prevent the onset of mental disabilities, substance abuse, problem gambling, HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.

A major purpose of TRIAD is to develop, expand and implement effective crime prevention and education programs for older Virginians.

Emergency Management oversees and coordinates emergency mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery services to the residents of Spotsylvania County with the appropriate Spotsylvania County agencies and external partners. This typically occurs in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and efforts are guided by the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), which is reviewed annually and updated every four years. Through outreach, the office encourages residents to become more resilient to ensure they are prepared for emergencies. We also manage the public alert and warning systems for Spotsylvania County, namely SpotsyAlert, to ensure residents are informed before, during, and after an emergency.

Provides subsidized housing for area residents. All 44 rental units are based on income. Of the 44 units, 75% are for low income and subsidies are provided for those applicants. The apartment complex also accepts vouchers that can be obtained from the Staunton Redevelopment & Housing Authority if needed. Apply directly at Craigmont Apartments first to be placed on the waiting list then apply at SRHA for voucher.

The Children's Advocacy Center of New River Valley (CACNRV) is a child-focused, community-based program created to ensure that children are not re-victimized by the very same system designed to protect them. The CACNRV is a single organization and facility that unites the people and services an abused child needs during the investigative process. Our goal is to reduce the emotional trauma to children during the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases. The CACNRV offers forensic interviews of children by a trained forensic interviewer in a child-friendly environment. Working with law enforcement, CPS investigators, Commonwealth Attorneys, victim advocates, forensic nurse examiners, mental health providers, and other relevant disciplines to these cases, the CACNRV works to provide children and their families with ongoing services throughout the investigative process and beyond.

Free online course to understanding the rights and responsibilities of being a renter. Online Renter Education course Renter education eBook Renter education video: Using VirginiaHousingSearch.com Renter education video: The Application Process Renter education video: Understanding the Lease Agreement Renter education video: The Move-in Inspection Renter education video: Getting Back Your Security Deposit

Provides government information about the city of Staunton.

Pick up children from most City Schools, provide snack, homework help, study time and various activities.

BEACON offers in-person English and Citizenship classes both in the morning and in the evening. Classes are 12 weeks and site locations include: Bethel Lutheran Church, Manassas Presbyterian Church, Manassas Baptist Church, and Manassas Park Community Center. Students must come to an in-person registration to enroll in online classes.

Provides for the administration of the Madison County Public Schools.

The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) consists of three components: Fuel Assistance (FA), Cooling Assistance (CA) and Emergency Crisis Assistance (CAP). The Fuel component is intended to provide supplemental assistance to offset the rising costs of heating expenses. The Crisis component is intended to provide assistance with heating equipment needs and emergency fuel outages. The Cooling component is intended to provide supplemental assistance to cover cooling expenses and cooling equipment needs. 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 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, include all persons living in the household, live in an eligible living arrangement and meet the citizenship requirements. Assistance with Security 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. If Fuel Assistance was received it must be exhausted. Requires cut off notice for electric and gas. Almost out of fuel oil, wood, coal or island purchased kerosene. Cooling Assistance: Is offered June 15 thru August 15. Must meet eligibility requirements and have at least one vulnerable person in the household (child under six, person over 60, or disabled person). Cooling Assistance will help with the payment of utility bill for cooling, repair of cooling equipment or purchase of window air unit. Applications for all Energy Assistance Programs may be made via paper application, by phone through Enterprise Call Center at 1-855-635-4370, online at commonhelp.virginia.gov or coming into the agency.

The A-NRHA focuses on developing rental housing and manages the regional Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. The Authority also owns several apartment complexes and continues work to provide a sufficient number of attractive and affordable rental units.

Evaluate and inspect restaurants, schools, hotels, motels, campgrounds, summer camps, migrant labor camps, adult and child day care centers and vendors at public temporary events for food safety also work closely with emergency planning team and epidemiologist to investigate food and water borne illnesses, to answer questions about mosquito borne diseases, rabies, and other potential environmental hazards.

Emergency services are available 24-hours per day, 365/6 days per year to provide evaluation and assessment of individuals in need of crisis intervention . This service includes screening individuals for admission to a psychiatric hospital (private and state-operated) on voluntary and involuntary basis. This service is available in all Southside Behavioral Health Centers.

Provides a center for adults 60+ or recreation, friendship and a hot lunch. Offers a hub of resources for members and their families to maintain health, independence and wellbeing. Events foster creativity, peer-support, health, nutrition, physical fitness and volunteerism.

Blacksburg: If you are not physically able to shovel snow from your driveway or sidewalks, the town may be able to connect you with volunteer or commercial resources. Contact the Planning and Building Department for advice. (540) 443-1300.