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Multi-Resource Databases

211 Virginia

Dial 211 or go to website for directory of local resources for housing, food, utilities, childcare, family resources and more.

https://www.211virginia.org

Phone: 211

Rappahannock United Way Quick Guide

Guide to local resources and contact numbers.

Quick Guide PDF

Aunt Bertha

Assistance with housing, paying for utilities, emergency food and food delivery, temporary shelter, vouchers for transportation, job search, etc.

https://www.auntbertha.com/

Housing Resources

24/7 Housing and Shelter Hotline

Current or imminent risk of homelessness

(540) 358-5801

Micah Ministries

Families experiencing homelessness or in danger of homelessness

https://micahfredericksburg.org/

(540) 479-4116

Brisben Center

Families experiencing homelessness or in danger of homelessness

https://www.brisbencenter.org/

(540)899-9583

Hope House

Families experiencing homelessness or in danger of homelessness

https://loisannshopehouse.org/

(540) 371-0831

Habitat for Humanity

Families in need that want to own a home, need home repairs

https://fredhab.org/

(540) 891-5009

Mary's Shelter

Shelter for women expecting a child and her children

http://marysshelterva.org/

Homeownership Assistance (22401 only)

Loan program, emergency repair

(540) 372-1179

Central Virginia Housing Coalition

Financial assistance, loan program, local rental resources for low-income families

https://centralvahousing.org/

(540) 604-9943

HOME Inc.

Housing assistance for people with disabilities

https://www.homeinc.us/

(540) 361-7477

St. Faustina Assistance Line

Food, clothing, rent, medicine, gasoline, transportation, utility assistance

https://www.svdpstfaustina.

org/navassistance

(540) 834-5555

Food Resources

Fredericksburg Food Bank Find a Pantry

Local food pantry locator

https://www.fredfood.org/

Downtown Greens Youth-led Free Farmstand

Free local fresh produce

http://www.downtowngreens.

org/programs-and-events/

SNAP at the Farmers Market

SNAP money for local fresh produce

https://www.thefarmers

market.co/snap-ebt/

WIC

Funding to help with food, parenting classes, nutrition education

https://www.fns.usda.gov

SNAP

Grocery assistance

https://www.dss.virginia.gov

/benefit/snap.cgi

St. Faustina Assistance Line

Food, clothing, rent, medicine, gasoline, transportation, utility assistance

https://www.svdpstfaustina.

org/navassistance

(540) 834-5555

FredFoodVA App

App that gives you list of local food banks distributing food on a given day

Download at your app store

Child Care

DSS Child Care Assistance Block Grant

Child Care Assistance with Head Start grant for current students and their siblings to assist with childcare while parents work or are in school

https://www.dss.virginia.gov

/family/cc/assistance.cgi

The Childcare Network

Links families with local childcare providers who meet their needs

https://thechildcarenetwork.org/

Clothing Resources

Baby Closet

Diapers, wipes, formula, shampoo, baby wash, baby essentials

https://www.svdpstfaustina.org/navbabycloset

Salvation Army Shoe Voucher

Voucher for children’s shoes at participating stores

Speak to your Family Service Coordinator for more information

Goodwill Clothing Voucher

Voucher for children’s clothing at local Goodwill store

Speak to your Family Service Coordinator for more information

St. Faustina Assistance Line

Food, clothing, rent, medicine, gasoline, transportation, utility assistance

https://www.svdpstfaustina.org/navassistance

(540) 834-5555

Employment

Goodwill Industries

Job finding resources, job training, computer skills

https://fredgoodwill.org/need-a-job/

(540) 899-4161

Fredericksburg City Public Schools Job Openings

Currently listed jobs at FCPS

https://www.applitrack.com

/fredericksburg/onlineapp/

default.aspx?all=1

Virginia Job Fairs

Listing of job fairs

https://www.vec.virginia.gov

/find-a-job/job-fairs

Germanna Adult Career Center

Job Training

https://www.germanna.edu

/workforce/adult-career-center/

(540) 736-8041

Virginia Employment Commission

Employment services

https://www.vec.virginia.gov/

Free Lance Star Job Classifieds

Local employment classifieds

https://jobs.fredericksburg.

com/#tracking-source=menu-nav

USA Jobs

Government job database

https://www.usajobs.gov/

Indeed

Employment database

https://www.indeed.com/

Family Activities

Fredericksburg Library Events

Classes, workshops, computer skills, children’s activities, interest groups for children and adults, technology, 3D printer workshops

https://www.librarypoint.org

/explore/?post-type=events

Macaroni Kids

Local family activities

https://fredericksburg.

macaronikid.com/events#!

Parks and Recreation

Activities, sports, classes, camps and trips

https://www.fredericksburg

va.gov/363/Parks-Recreation-Events

YMCA

Activities, sports, classes, camps and childcare

https://family-ymca.org/

Fredericksburg Parent Magazine

Local events, activities and parenting articles

https://fredericksburg

Jack and Sessa’s Play World

Indoor play area for young children.

Entrance fee

https://jackandsessa.com/

Museums for All

Free or discounted museum entries for families receiving SNAP

https://museums4all.org/

Fredericksburg Local Events

Calendar of local events in the Fredericksburg area

https://www.fredericksburg

va.gov/363/Parks-Recreation-Events

Finances

United Way

United Way Financial Planning Guide – Resource to help families achieve their financial goals

Financial Planning - Rappahannock United Way

Alice Grant

Alice Grant – one time grant for families in need of financial assistance to get back on their feet

Application for Heating Assistance (netdna-ssl.com)

United Way

Financial assistance, tax preparation, financial workshops, financial counseling

https://www.rappahannockunitedway.org/

Salvation Army

Emergency financial assistance

https://virginiasalvationarmy.org/fredericksburgva/

United Way Tax Preparation

Free tax preparation

https://www.rappahannockunitedway.org/get-help/tax-preparation-for-individuals-3/

United Way Financial Coaching

Free financial coaching/financial workshops

https://www.rappahannockunitedway.org/get-help/financial-coaching/

Health and Dental

Lloyd Moss Free Clinic

Medical, dental, mental health

https://mossfreeclinic.org/

(540) 741-1061

Community Health Center

Medical, dental, mental health

https://www.cvhsinc.org/

locations/chcrr

(540) 735-0560

Fredericksburg Christian Health Center

Medical

http://www.fchc.us/

(540) 785-8500

Germanna Dental Hygiene Clinic

Dental

https://www.germanna.edu

(under clinic tab under picture)

(540)423-9833

FamilyWize Prescription Assistance

Prescription assistance

https://www.rappahannockunited

way.org/familywize-211/

Healthy Families

Free in-home visitation, links to resources for pregnancy, infants, case management, parenting groups

http://www.healthyfamilies

rappahannock.org/

(540) 374-3366

Health Insurance

Legal Services

Legal Aid Works

Legal assistance on financial matters, immigration, housing problems,

domestic violence/protective orders, custody

https://www.legalaidworks.

org/

(540) 778-6800

Virginia Poverty Law Center

Legal assistance on finance, housing, family, elder, health, domestic violence law

https://vplc.org/

Legal Services of NOVA

Education and child advocacy, family, housing elder, health, veterans law, student loan justice, public benefits, low-income tax clinic

http://www.lsnv.org/contact-us/fredericksburg-office/

(703) 778-6800

Mental Health

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB)

Mental health/counseling services

https://rappahannockareacsb.org/

(540) 373-3223

Fredericksburg Counseling Services

Mental health/counseling services

http://www.fcsagency.org/

(540) 373-2320

Catholic Charities

Mental health/counseling services

http://www.ruwvolunteer.org/agency/detail/?agency_id=9138

(540) 371-1124

Mental Health America

Referrals for mental health

https://www.mhafred.org/

(540) 371-2704

Transportation

Abuse/Domestic Violence Resources

Latino Empowerment Center

Advocates, shelter, legal aid, support and empowerment for Spanish-speaking individuals who have experienced abuse

RECURSOS | Latinos en Virginia Centro de Empoderamiento

24 helpline (888) 969-1825

Child and Adult Abuse/Neglect Hotline

Report child or adult abuse

(800) 552-7096

Empowerhouse

Domestic violence services and resources

https://www.empowerhouseva.org/

(540) 373-9373

COVID-19 Relief

Gift Card Bank

Financial assistance through donated gift cards for families affected by COVID-19.

https://www.giftcardbank.org/

Salvation Army

Emergency assistance with food, housing, utilities, mental health support.

http://salvationarmynca.org/covid-19/

American Red Cross

Grief support for the loss of a loved one to COVID-19.

https://www.redcross.org/virtual-family-assistance-center.html

833-492-0094

Social Distance Delivery

Delivers food to families affected by COVID-19.

Free Grocery Delivery | Social Distance Delivery

Virginia Department of Health

COVID-19 Vaccine Updates

https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/covid-19-vaccine/phase-by-health-district/

877-275-8343

Full Cart By Feeding Children Everywhere

Grocery delivery for families affected by COVID-19

https://fullcart.org

Text "FULLCART" to (833) 689-0718 to receive updates and to apply for our emergency food assistance program

888-891-6447

National Foundation for Credit Counseling

Financial distress helpline and Coronavirus Financial Toolkit

Finance education and advice to help families financially affected by COVID-19

https://debtadvice.org/corona/

833-746-7577

Freddie Mac - Renter Helpline

Relief for renters and landlords affected by COVID-19

https://myhome.freddiemac.com/renting/relief-for-landlords-and-renters.html

800-404-3097

Contact Information

Jennifer Johnson

Health & Family Engagement Coordinator

Preschool Programs

Catherine Eicke

Family Service Supervisor

Preschool Programs

Marcia Samuels-Fortune

Family Services Coordinator

Preschool Programs

Hannah Hanks

Family Services Coordinator

Preschool Programs

Sura Abbas

Family Service Coordinator

Preschool Programs