Sources for Rent and Utility Assistance

SOURCES FOR RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE

Fairfax County Coordinated Services Processing
703-222-0880, TTY711 Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm
Specialists operate in a call-center environment and are ready to help you through an assessment  to identify the needs you have and link you to resources for which you are eligible. Whether it’s providing basic county information or providing assistance for more emergent needs – such as emergency food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, employment, financial assistance and other essential needs – our specialists are ready to help you find solutions to fit your circumstances.

Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities established the Emergency Assistance program to assist those who are experiencing a one-time financial crisis in their lives. Assistance is given on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Applicant must be a resident of the Diocese of Arlington and must not live in subsidized housing.  They must be able to communicate via email and phone and attend a Zoom video appointment with the Case Manager. They only accept applications for about a week each month usually starting in the second week of the month.  Those who are eligible for assistance should email the Catholic Charities Emergency Assistance office at EA-CH@ccda.net, providing your phone number and address. Once you send an email you will receive a screening questionnaire which must be completed entirely in order to receive a response. To receive assistance, you will be asked to provide a proof of income.  For rent, you will need a written lease in your name, a late or eviction notice in your name, and a W-9 form (completed by landlord/property manager).  For utilities, you will need a written lease in your name and a past due bill in your name. Eligible applicants may receive assistance once in a 12-month period and up to two times in a 10-year cycle.

Salvation Army  https://salvationarmynca.org/nca/gethelp

The Salvation Army provides emergency rental, mortgage, and utility assistance
For assistance: call 703-385-8700 or apply online at https://salvationarmynca.org/fairfax-2/

ECHO

If the person needing help lives in ECHO’s service area, ZIP codes 22151, 22152, 22153, and 22015 or in 22150, West of I-95, or in 22312, Southwest of Indian Run Stream/Spring Valley Drive they are eligible for help.  If a SVDP Caseworker would like to help a person in need but cannot cover the entire amount, ECHO may be able to collaborate. The neighbor can contact ECHO at 703-569-9160.

Major Employment Resources

Virginia Career Works – Northern Region

https://vcwnorthern.com/

Knowledgeable center staff assist employers, job and career seekers, and youth with a comprehensive range of free employment, training, and career development services.

The following services are available to all; Access to computers, phones and internet, Resume writing and Interview preparation workshops, Career coaching, Basic employment assessments, Job lead assistance and more.   They also offer employment related webinars and job fairs.

Services are available at three Employment Centers.

  • Fairfax Annandale Center – 7611 Little River Turnpike, Suite 300W, Annandale 22003, 703-533-5400
    Mon-Thurs – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm; Fri – 10 am – 4:30 pm
  • Fairfax Alexandria Center – 8350 Richmond Highway, Suite 327, Alexandria 22309, 703-533-5400
    Mon-Thurs – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm; Fri – 10 am – 4:30 pm
  • Cherokee Avenue Center – 5520 Cherokee Ave #100, Alexandria 22312,  571-327-2206
    Mon-Fri – 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

All Virginia Career Works – Northern Centers are open to walk-ins for in-person job search services.  Appointments are encouraged at the VCW – Annandale Center and VCW – Alexandria Center.  To make an in person or virtual appointment go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0548ada623a5fa7-vcwfairfax#/.

Financial Empowerment Center

https://soco.financialempowermentcenters.org

The Financial Empowerment Center offers two types of services in both English and Spanish at no cost to you. If you prefer a personalized session, consider One-on-One services. If you are interested in a class, Workshops are available. Topics covered include Financial Coaching, Workforce Development, Small Business Consulting, Tax preparation, and Career Training Consulting. All services are available by appointment only. To make an appointment go to the website or call 703-704-6101.

Virginia Workforce Connection

https://www.vawc.virginia.gov

This site is a powerful online job seeker/workforce services system, accessed as a web site on the Internet. The system provides fast access to a complete set of employment tools in one web site. Services Provided: Job search database, resume builder, career advice, job seeker advice, labor market information, identifies training opportunities, financial planning advice, and unemployment benefit overview.