Statewide and Nationwide
Department of Veterans Services, Benefits Assistance
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) offers programs that provide assistance for veterans in understanding and/or obtaining the full benefits and services to which they are entitled by law based on service to their country.
Benefits Assistance and Services, Statewide
Virginia Department of Veterans Services
101 North 14th Street, 17th Floor, Richmond, VA, 23219
Main:
(804) 786-0286
Fax:
(804) 786-0302
Departments of Social Services
Referred to as DSS, these government agencies deliver and monitor social service programs such as Medicaid Cardinal Care eligibility, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Child Protective Services (CPS), and Adult Protective Services (APS).
Administration Office, Citizens Services
Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS)
5600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA, 23060
Main:
(804) 726-7000
Toll Free:
(800) 552-3431
Fax:
(804) 726-7958
CommonHelp
Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS)
5600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA, 23060
Main:
(804) 726-7000
Toll Free:
(800) 552-3431
Fax:
(804) 726-7958
Financial Aid, Fuel and Utilities
Financial help with paying utility bills as well as other winter and summer programs to help with heating and cooling.
Find Your Local Energy Share Agency
Dominion Energy
600 East Canal Street, Richmond, VA, 23261
Main:
(866) 366-4357
Toll Free:
(866) 366-4357
Heating and Cooling Assistance, EnergyShare
Dominion Energy
600 East Canal Street, Richmond, VA, 23219
Main:
(877) 306-8283
Toll Free:
(866) 366-4357
Percentage of Income Payment Program (PIPP)
Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS)
5600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA, 23060
Main:
(804) 726-7386
Toll Free:
(800) 552-3431
Financial Aid, Housing
Financial assistance and subsidies that help ensure affordable housing.
Foreclosure Prevention
Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia
626 East Broad Street, Suite 400, Richmond, VA, 23219
Main:
(804) 354-0641
Toll Free:
(804) 354-0690
Financial Aid, Medical
Programs that offer temporary financial assistance or discounts to offset the cost of prescription medications, dental and other medical costs.
Grants for Medical Needs, Ceridian Cares
Ceridian Cares
Patient Assistance Services
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Virginia Chapter
7202 Glen Forest Dr #102, Richmond, VA, 23226
Main:
(804) 527-1500
Financial Aid, Other
Programs that provide temporary financial assistance for individuals and families.
Air Force Military's Financial Assistance, Varied
Air Force Aid Society
1550 Crystal Drive, Suite 809, Arlington, VA, 22202
Main:
(703) 972-2650
Toll Free:
(800) 769-8951
Dialysis and Kidney Patients, Patient Assistance Programs
American Kidney Fund
11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300 , Rockville, MD, 20852
Main:
(301) 881-3052
Toll Free:
(800) 638-8299
Fax:
(301) 881-0898
Assistive Technology for Blind and Visually Impaired
Association of Blind Citizens
P O Box 246, Holbrook, MA, 02343
Main:
(781) 961-1023
Fax:
(781) 961-0004
Helping Heroes Home
Cell Phones for Soldiers
5665 North Commerce Court, Alpharetta, GA, 30004
Main:
(678) 580-1976
Recycling Cell Phones
Cell Phones for Soldiers
5665 North Commerce Court, Alpharetta, GA, 30004
Main:
(866) 716-2220
Clothing, Food and Household Needs, Ceridian Cares
Ceridian Cares
Charitable Fund Award, Persons with Disabilities
Commonwealth Community Trust
PO Box 29408, Richmond, VA, 23242
Main:
(804) 740-6930
Toll Free:
(888) 241-6039
Fax:
(804) 740-6065
Bob and Delores Hope Foundation Fund for Critical Financial Assistance
Elizabeth Dole Foundation
625 I Street Northwest, Suite 725, Washington, DC, 20006
Main:
(202) 249-7170
Financial Resource Support Program, Families of Combat-Wounded Veterans
Families of the Wounded Fund
P.O. Box 5327, Midlothian, VA, 23112
Main:
(804) 763-1358
Discount Telephone Program, Lifeline
Lifeline Program for Low Income Consumers
445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC, 20554
Main:
(800) 234-9473
Fax:
(866) 418-0232
Hearing Aids and Devices
Lions of Virginia
501 Elm Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA, 24016
Main:
(540) 342-5466
Military, Emergency Financial Needs
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Quantico Office
3035 T4 Barnett Ave, Quantico, VA, 22134-0415
Main:
(703) 784-9754
Toll Free:
(800) 654-8364
Fax:
(703) 784-5200
Mutual Aid Community
Pandemic of Love
Find Your Local Salvation Army
Salvation Army, National Headquarters
1084 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA, 22301
Main:
(703) 836-2427
Toll Free:
(800) 725-2769
Diaper Banks
Simon Foundation for Continence
PO Box 815, Wilmette, IL, 60091
Main:
(847) 864-3913
Toll Free:
(800) 277-4666
Fax:
(847) 864-9758
Financial Assistance for Rural Virginians
Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project (SERCAP), Inc.
347 Campbell Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA, 24016
Main:
(540) 345-1184
Toll Free:
(866) 928-3731
Fax:
(540) 342-2932
Education Scholarships and Student Aid
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001
Main:
(800) 331-2244
Financial Planning
Programs that involve counseling from a financial planner to invest your assets and/or plan for the future financially.
Financial Services
4Financial Solutions, LLC
4435 Waterfront Drive, Suite 400, Glen Allen, VA, 23060
Main:
(804) 221-9717
Financial Planning
Blue Ridge Agents Insurance
141 West Boscawen Street, Winchester, VA, 22601
Main:
(540) 431-4373
Financial Advisors
Underhill Financial Advisors
P O Box 111, Partlow, VA, 22534
Main:
(804) 448-5300
Fax:
(804) 448-4832