2020 CARES Act Stimulus Funds Programs and Contacts
In an effort to help citizens identify potential resources that are available to assist individuals and households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have included the following table that provides high-level information about programs that are funded by Henrico County using its federal CDBG-CV and ESG-CV allocations. Please note that this list is not all-inclusive and is meant to be a brief overview of each program along with contact information and general qualifying criteria. We encourage Henrico citizens to review the list to determine which program may best align with their needs.
Henrico County Programs Funded with CDBG-CV and ESG-CV
| Program Type | Provider | Description | Point of Contact | Phone / Email / website | *Qualifying Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Shelter | CARITAS | Shelter program that provides safe, indoor accommodations and connects | All contacts for service should be made through the Homeless Crisis Line | (804) 972-0813 | Existing shelter clients preparing to enter a rapid re-housing or permanent supportive housing program. |
| Emergency Shelter | Salvation Army | Shelter program that provides safe, indoor accommodations and connects households to housing and services | All contacts for service should be made through the Homeless Crisis Line | (804) 972-0813 | Existing shelter clients at the highest risks for COVID-19 complications. |
| Emergency Shelter | Housing Families First | Shelter program that provides safe, indoor accommodations and connects households to housing and services | All contacts for service should be made through the Homeless Crisis Line | (804) 972-0813 | Existing shelter clients preparing to enter a rapid re-housing or permanent supportive housing program. |
| Emergency Shelter | Homeward | Non-congregate shelter | All contacts for service should be made through the Homeless Crisis Line | (804) 972-0813 | People experiencing homelessness. |
| Emergency Shelter | Homeward | Family Shelter | All contacts for service should be made through the Homeless Crisis Line | (804) 972-0813 | Expansion of existing shelter addressing needs of families with minor children. |
| Homeless Outreach | Commonwealth Catholic Charities | Street Outreach for unsheltered individuals | All contacts for service should be made through the Homeless Crisis Line | (804) 972-0813 | Unsheltered homeless persons in Henrico County and costs of housing stabilization. |
| Housing Assistance | OAR of Richmond | Available to OAR clients – adults recently released from Henrico County jails | Sara Dimick |
(804) 643-2746 |
Persons who have recently been released from Henrico County jails |
| Foreclosure Prevention | HOME, Inc. (Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia) | Foreclosure Prevention Counseling | (804) 354-0641 | Henrico County homeowners; inability to pay mortgage must be related to COVID-19 pandemic | |
| Homelessness Prevention | Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services | Rental Assistance for up to 3 months for existing clients | (804) 727-8500 | Renters currently being served by HAMHDS | |
| Homelessness Prevention | Henrico Social Services | Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA) | Application available through web site: henrico.us/dss |
(804) 501-4001 |
Renters residing in single family or multi-family units located in Henrico County, economically impacted by COVID-19 pandemic |
| Rapid Re-housing | Housing Families First | Short term rental assistance and services to help people obtain housing quickly. | All contacts for service should be made through the Homeless Crisis Line | (804) 972-0813 | Rapidly connect families or individuals experiencing homelessness to permeant housing. |
| Micro-Enterprise Relief Fund Program | Virginia LISC | Financial Assistance for microenterprises (program is not yet up and running) |
804-505-4183 |
Businesses with few 5 or fewer employees, located in a County Enterprise Zone or low/mod census tract. Certain businesses are ineligible | |
| Crisis Counseling | Commonwealth Catholic Charities | Counseling fees for Health Relationships and Anger Management programs | Ryan Arey |
(804) 545-5904 |
Counseling fee for low to moderate income Henrico County residents participating in Healthy Relationships and Anger Management programs. |
| Community testing Follow-up- Support | Henrico Health Department | COVID-19 testing and follow-up support | Deanna Krautner |
(804) 489-0169 |
Persons who tested positive for COVID-19 will receive follow up support |
| Food Assistance | Safe Harbor | Provision of for grocery and related goods, for individuals who are or were victims of domestic violence | Cathy Easter | (804) 249-9470 | Domestic violence victims, receiving services from Safe Harbor |
| Food Assistance | St. Joseph’s Villa | Delivery of food and related goods, for existing clients of St. Joseph’s Villa (students and their families) | Matt Kreydatus | 804-553-3200 | Clients of St. Joseph’s Villa and their families. |
*All persons must meet income eligibility requirements.
Other Services Providers – Rental Assistance
| Provider | Summary | Point of Contact | Phone / Email / website |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHCD and others through Area Congregations Together in Service (ACTS) | Virginia Rent and Mortgage Relief Program (RMRP) One-time payment for past due rent or mortgage payments. |
(804) 644-2401 |
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| Chesterfield County | No information available | ||
| City of Richmond | Additional information not yet available | Patrick Odehnal |
(804) 646-6711 |
