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Section 8 is a voucher project that's either "project" based (limited to a specific apartment complex) or "tenant" based (where a tenant is free to choose any unit in any apartment). The purpose of the program is to provide a healthy and safe place to rent for a reasonable cost. The amount of assistance is based the income level of a particular applicant and their family. **Currently Closed: DRHA Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program permits eligible participants in the HCVP the option of purchasing a home with their HCVP assistance rather than renting. Through a partnership with Neighborhood Housing Services of Danville, Inc. (NHSD) and Housing Opportunities Made Equal (H.O.M.E.), DRHA is making homeownership a reality to low and moderate income families in Danville.

Preschool program runs concurrent with the Augusta County school calendar and is a full day program, 5 days a week except for one Friday of each month. This Friday is used for screenings, teacher trainings and home visits. Assessments for math and literacy are completed three times throughout the year to track students' progress and ensure preparedness for kindergarten. Family Service Workers work with every family to provide support outside of the classroom and to foster a positive relationship with schools. Virginia Star-Quality Rated Center

Provides information about attractions, tours, accommodations, dining, shopping, and special events. Sells tickets to major local attractions. Offers brochures and maps. Arranges group tours. Provides convention/ meeting planning and promotion of events.

Provides free clothing and some small household items to needy persons. Accepts donations.

Determines eligibility for Medicaid program which pays for medical expenses of TANF recipients, the permanently disabled, the blind, pregnant women, children, and the elderly. (*Special telephone assistance for low income families may be available through the Lifeline and Link-Up Plans. Contact your local telephone company for details.) For more information on Medicaid, please call: Medicaid Recipient Helpline: (804)786-6145 Managed Care Helpline: (800)643-2273 Medicaid Provider Helpline: (800)643-2273

Family Lifeline's Early Childhood Initiative offers three models of early childhood home visitation: Healthy Families, Children's Health Involving Parents (CHIP), and Parents As Teachers. We work in partnership with parents to offer health education and parenting guidance to pregnant persons and families with young children. Additionally, asthma case management services are provided to eligible children up to the age of 18 years.

Provides child care and before/after school care. Infant care- from birth Toddler care Preschool- We offer the FrogStreet Curriculum Before and After School Program- Includes snack, homework assistance and Tutoring Summer Camp

Offer a comprehensive range of personalized casework services, including guidance in accessing benefits, referrals for mental health and substance use support, assistance with employment and housing searches, expert résumé development, hands-on computer mentoring, and ongoing one-on-one support—empowering each individual to take the next step toward stability and success.

Offers Benefit Services Programs and Service Programs. The Benefit Service Programs provides the following: child care assistance, energy assistance, Medicaid, SNAP/EBT and TANF (temporary assistance for needy families). The Service Programs provide the following: adoption services/adoption subsidy, adult protective services/adult services, child protective services (CPS) and foster care/foster care prevention.

Offers a $40.00 gift card to Food Lion. Must be a resident of Gordonsville or live within a 5 mile radius of Gordonsville. Must call church office first between 9AM and 1PM (Tuesday-Friday) for pick-up of food card. Assistance is limited to once a month.

Shop at Goodwill retail stores for great bargains on clothing and accessories, furniture, kitchenware, art, music, toys, books, electronics, collectibles and much more. We offer thousands of new and used items at unbeatable bargains. Boost your wardrobe and home furnishings with name brands and designer labels that you can afford. We offer full lines of men's, women's and children's clothing. And, with constantly changing inventory, you never know what you will find. And, remember, when you shop Goodwill, not only are you getting quality, brand-name merchandise at unbelievably low prices, you are also helping your neighbors in need. The dollars you spend support our Work and Training programs for people with disabilities and disadvantages.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly the Food Stamp Program) provides a basic safety net to millions of people by providing monthly benefits to eligible low-income families which can be used to purchase food. Assistance is in the form of debit cards to help families increase their food purchasing power in order to alleviate hunger and malnutrition.

Offers copies of death certificates to appropriate parties for deaths occurring in the last 5 years. (Older deaths, please use state vital records office.) All birth certificates are issued from the Richmond Bureau of Vital Statistics.

The Health Department provides a range of Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) services, including testing, medications, counseling, oversight of treatment and a wide range of educational efforts focused on prevention of the spread of STIs

Provide cultural art, drama, dance programs for youth; pre-school through teens, special events for youth.

Provides assistance to individuals and families struggling with an unexpected crisis or homelessness. Housing and budget counseling are major components of this assistance to help each client develop goals to work toward self-sufficiency. Financial assistance may include: rents and rental deposits and utility deposits and payments. Provides financial assistance to clients experiencing some kind of short-term crisis beyond their control, such as a serious accident, illness or injury; an unexpected job layoff, termination or reduction in hours; a loss of daycare or transportation that has affected a client's ability to work; or a delay in approved benefits.

Provides police protection, which includes crime prevention, handling complaints, apprehending criminals, recovering stolen property, and gathering evidence.

Summer camp provides recreational, mentoring, and tutoring activities for youth during the summer months.

Provides a Teen Hotline for free and confidential advice to teens or someone worried about a teen regarding any topic. The Teen Hotline is nonjudgmental and accepting of caller's beliefs and situation. Visit the web site for email options and youth forums.

Provides code enforcement, building inspection services and administers county ordinances, ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of Floyd County citizens.

Provides emergency housing support by phone in the form of past due rent or security deposits. In Rockbridge County. Homelessness As part of the Valley Homeless Connection, RARA partners with area agencies to assist people experiencing homelessness. Our goal is to help with a long-term solution such as permanent housing, but we can provide a temporary motel voucher or transportation to a regional shelter. Please call RARA so we can discuss your options. We can also help you start an application with the Valley Housing Crisis Hotline, or you may call them at (540) 213-7347.

Provide assistance so loved ones can live comfortably at home. Services provided are: Companion Care, Personal Care, and Specialty Care.

Offers caregiver preparation to help families understand the disease process and caregiver challenges; counseling and support for families and caregivers experiencing emotional or stressful challenges; and information and referral services to assist with locating and utilizing professional and community resources. Call for more information or assistance.

Housing for seniors 62 years or older.

Builds houses to help disadvantaged, low income families from sub-standard housing, who are willing to help build their own home as well as other homes. Homes are built by volunteers and homeowners, known as partner families. Homes are sold to partner families with a no interest mortgage. Habitat families are selected: 1)completion of application and credit report, 2)ability to repay zero-interest mortgage, 3)inability to obtain conventional financing for a home, 4)living in substandard housing or homeless, 5)meet income requirements and 6)agree to partner with affiliate. Volunteers welcomed from all walks of life.