Resource Toolkit

Discover Resources When Life Gets Tough

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When life gets tough, we get tougher! Peoples Advantage FCU strives to help members of our community with any difficulties they may encounter. Below you will find a variety of organizations and services that assist members of the community in all aspects. We believe that financial stress can come from many factors and we want to provide tools for you.

 

  • Work Skills & Development

  • Domestic Violence, Child Abuse & Neglect

  • Food, Shelter & Clothing

  • Multi-service Organizations

  • Health & Wellness

Work Skills & Development

Neighborhood Resource Center of Greater Fulton

Neighborhood Resource Center strengthens families. We build relationships, share resources, and develop skills to

enhance lives in Greater Fulton. We are an educational and cultural center fostering personal growth and community

change in Greater Fulton, an impoverished community in Richmond’s East End. We were formed in March 2002 in

response to the underlying conditions of low-educational attainment and poverty in the community.

 

  • 1519 Williamsburg Rd., Richmond, VA 23231

  • (804) 864-5797

Pathways

Pathways is a private, non-profit, 501(c)3 community development corporation working to rebuild and strengthen

Petersburg, VA, and the surrounding counties. Pathways addresses the needs of our changing world and equips youth

and adults with the necessary skills and credentials for today's labor market. One of Pathways' goals is to foster

development that leads to the health of a neighborhood and its residents as well as relationships between persons and their environment. These efforts provide the foundation for all they do.

 

  • 1200 W Washington St., Petersburg, VA 23803

  • (804) 862-1104

Virginia Career Works

The mission of Virginia Career Works is to advance economic stability and growth by preparing and connecting people who want to work with employers who need to hire through its training providers and network of professional partners. Virginia Career Works is Virginia’s vital link between meaningful employment and growing businesses, changing lives; and advancing economic prosperity available in all of Peoples Advantage FCU service areas.

Chesterfield Center

  • 304 Turner Rd., Richmond, VA 23225

  • (804) 352-3490

Petersburg Center

Richmond Center

  • 121 Cedar Fork Rd. Suite B, Richmond, VA 23223

  • (804) 952-6116

Domestic Violence, Child Abuse & Neglect

Department of Social Services

The Department of Social Services (VDSS) is one of the largest Commonwealth agencies, partnering with 120 local

departments of social services, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of

children and families statewide. They proudly serve alongside nearly 13,000 state and local human services

professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia's most vulnerable citizens

have access to the best services and benefits available to them. Together, they work each day to serve, empower, and

create opportunities for brighter futures, including in the Richmond and Tri-Cities area.

 Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Social Services

  • 9501 Lucy Corr Circle, Chesterfield, VA 23832

  • (804) 748-1100

Petersburg Social Services

  • 3811 Corporate Rd., Petersburg, VA 23805

  • (804) 861-4720

Richmond Social Services

  • 820 Nine Mile Rd., Richmond, VA 23223

  • (804) 748-1100

The James House

James House is the only accredited nonprofit organization helping people affected by sexual violence, domestic violence, and stalking in the Tri-Cities area.

 

  • 6610 Commons Dr C, Prince George, VA 23875

  • (804) 458-2704

Food, Shelter & Clothing

Cares- Crisis Assistance Response Emergency Center

CARES operates the only emergency shelter for women and children in the Tri-Cities area. They Service the communities of Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Hopewell, Petersburg, and Prince George and operate a Food pantry and Clothes Closet for low-income residents of Petersburg.

 

  • 120 E. Washington St., Petersburg, VA 23803

  • (804) 861-0865

Colonial Heights Food Pantry

Colonial Heights Food Pantry, Inc. is committed to alleviating hunger and developing collaborative strategies to encourage self-reliance and preserve human dignity. The CHFP serves residence only of Colonial Heights and portions of zip codes 23803 and 23834 specifically addressed as South Chesterfield.

 

  • 530 Southpark Blvd, Colonial Heights, VA 23834

  • (804) 520-7117

Feed More

FeedMore is Central Virginia’s core hunger-relief organization dedicated to providing neighbors in need with healthy meals and hope for a better tomorrow. With a service area that stretches across 34 cities and counties, FeedMore helps the nearly 200,000 children, families and seniors in Central Virginia who struggle with hunger. Working to efficiently and effectively fight hunger, FeedMore’s multi-tiered approach, comprehensive programs and network of more than 300 partner agencies provide neighbors who face hunger with one of the most basic necessities, nourishment.

 

  • 1415 Rhoadmiller St, Richmond, VA 23220

  • (804) 521-2500

Katie's Soles

Katie’s Soles turns unwanted shoes and clothing into opportunity, by keeping them from going to waste and putting them to good use – providing relief, creating jobs and empowering people to break the cycle of poverty. By providing appropriate high-quality shoes to those in need around the world, prioritizing sustainability and ethical labor practices. The hope is to improve the health, safety, and overall quality of life for people in impoverished communities.

 

  • PO Box 34852, North Chesterfield, VA 23234

  • (804) 920-4985

Lending Helping Hands

Lending Helping Hands mission is to provide resources through community outreach to the homeless in the Richmond and Tri-Cities area.

  • 1 W. Cary St., Richmond, VA 23220

  • (804) 293-0606

Virginia Department of Social Services Supplement Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, is a federal program that operates under the requirements of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service to provide nutritional assistance benefits to eligible individuals and families. SNAP provides a monthly benefit to households through an Electronic Benefits Card (EBT) to supplement the purchase of nutritious foods. Eligibility for SNAP benefits is based on financial and non-financial criteria.

Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Social Services

  • 9501 Lucy Corr Circle, Chesterfield, VA 23832

  • (804) 748-1100

Petersburg Social Services

  • 3811 Corporate Rd., Petersburg, VA 23805

  • (804) 861-4720

Richmond Social Services

  • 820 Nine Mile Rd., Richmond, VA 23223

  • (804) 748-1100

Multi-Service Organizations

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in approximately 70 countries. Habitat’s vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat works toward our vision by building strength, stability, and self-reliance in partnership with families in need of decent and affordable housing. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.

Tri-Cities 

  • 829 Commerce St., Petersburg, VA 23803

  • (804) 732-5793

Richmond

  • 2281 Dabney Rd., Ste A, Richmond, VA 23230

  • (804) 232-7001

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is the Central Virginia office of the nation's largest community development organization. One of 35+ local offices around the nation. LISC Virginia brings together key local partners, community leaders, and decision-makers to take on pressing challenges, incubate innovative solutions, and develop smarter public policies. The organization leverages its extensive toolkit of loans, grants, equity investments, and local expertise to enact meaningful change in our neighborhood.

 

  • #150 3126 W Cary St., Richmond, VA 23221

  • (804) 358-7602

Saint Joseph's Villa

St. Joseph’s Villa is a non-sectarian 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a brighter future for families of all socioeconomic backgrounds faced with developmental disabilities, diverse learning styles, mental health issues, homelessness, and other challenges. Our Petersburg office serves as the coordinated point of entry for households in the Tri-cities that are experiencing homelessness or in jeopardy of becoming homeless.

 

  • 231B N. Sycamore St. Petersburg, VA 23803

  • (804) 722-1181

The Salvation Army Of Central Virginia

The Salvation Army of Central Virginia provides services including, utility assistance, rent mortgage assistance, case management, and Christmas assistance for residents. Shelter and adult rehabilitation services are accessible to Tri-Cities and Richmond residents.

 

  • 1228 S. West St., P.O. Box 254, Petersburg, VA 23804

  • 1 (800) 473-2844

United Way or Greater Richmond and Petersburg

At United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg, we believe that every individual in our region — particularly those who face longstanding disadvantages — deserves to be supported along the path to success. United Way is engaged in nearly 1,800 communities across more than 40 countries and territories worldwide. They are focused on creating community-based and community-led solutions that strengthen the cornerstones for a good quality of life: education, financial stability and health, including tax assistance.

 

Health & Wellness

Central Virginia Health Services Center

Central Virginia Health Services is a non-profit, federally qualified community health center. CVHS is Virginia’s oldest and largest network of community health centers in the state – serving 18 locations across Virginia, including two in Petersburg. We offer medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. We accept most insurances and offer a sliding scale discount based on family size and income. We are committed to providing safe, accessible, affordable, comprehensive, high quality, and culturally sensitive care to the people we serve.

 

  • Petersburg Health Care Alliance 541 S. Sycamore St. Petersburg, VA 23803

  • (804) 957-9601

  • Appomattox Area Health & Wellness Center 321C Poplar Dr. Petersburg, VA 23805

  • (804) 753-5591

Daily Planet Health Services

Daily Planet Health Services’ mission is to provide accessible, comprehensive, and integrated quality health services to anyone regardless of their housing, financial or insurance status.

 

  • West Grace Health Center (804) 783-0678 517 W Grace St. Richmond, VA 23220

  • (804) 783-0678

 

  • Southside Health Center 180 Belt Blvd. Richmond, VA 23224

  • (804) 292-3011

McShin Foundation

They are a recovery resource foundation whose mission is to deliver a message of hope to individuals with a Substance Use Disorder and to facilitate their journey to a healthier life. Their organization is one of nine in the country that is accredited by CAPRSS.

 

  • 2300 Dumbarton Rd, Richmond, VA 23228

  • (804) 249-1845

  • www.mcshin.org/mcwp

Reach Out for Life

Reach Out for Life is a nonprofit serving the Greater Richmond Region of Virginia to ensure that everyone has the opportunity for early detection of breast cancer through regular mammograms. Its programs to serve the mission for early detection include the Free Mammography Outreach Program and the Community Partners Project. The organization seeks to help those who are most in need by navigating the underserved to free breast imaging procedures, relieving barriers to care like lack of transportation, and covering the cost of procedures for those who cannot qualify for other programs.If you or someone you know needs a mammogram, call Reach Out for Life.

 

  • Office 110 North Main St. Hopewell, VA 23860

  • Phone (804) 977-3920

  • Para Español (804) 359-9375, ext. 201

  • info@reachoutva.org

 

URBAN BABY BEGINNINGS

The mission on Urban Baby Beginnings is to reduce adverse outcomes and isolation experienced by families during the prenatal, postpartum and early childhood years by increasing access to maternal health hubs which provide community support, workforce development, and advocacy for birthing and postpartum families.

 

  • (833) RVA-BABY

CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution):

We're proud to be a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) credit union with a holistic approach to banking and lending. Our mission is to be THE resource that strengthens and rebuilds our communities by empowering our members to achieve their financial dreams. We go beyond traditional lending criteria, prioritizing our relationship with each member. Being a CDFI means we offer more than just products and financial literacy—we provide personalized solutions and support to help you thrive. Experience the difference at Peoples Advantage FCU and achieve your financial dreams. As a CDFI, we are committed to providing financial services that support savings and lending for individuals in areas with limited access to adequate banking options. Managing finances is simple with the right tools and resources we offer.

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