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Lynchburg Cares
To print a copy of the COVID-19 Utility Relief Program form, please click here.
In March of 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which made Federal funds available to local organizations to assist members of their communities. The City of Lynchburg established the Lynchburg Cares program to help citizens find the help they need.
These organizations have received Federal Cares funding to assist with specific needs:
Among the organizations in Lynchburg who have received federal CARES funds to provide assistance to local residents in need are Lynchburg Community Action Group (LynCAG), and Interfaith Outreach Association. Both of these groups are ready to provide help directly to qualifying individuals for rent/mortgage, utilities, and other essentials.
Other organizations are here to help you during this time:
- Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
- Horizon Behavioral Health
- LACIL Disability Services
- Lighthouse Community Center
- Lynchburg Daily Bread
- Miriam's House
- Old Dominion Job Corps
- Parkview Community Mission
- United Way Information Directory
- Virginia Legal Aid Society
- Virginia Cooperative Extension
- Virginia Department of Housing (VA Rent & Mortgage Relief Program)
More helpful organizations:
- Agape Center
- Amazing Grace Ministries
- Community Access Network
- Department of Human Services
- Free Clinic of Central Virginia
- Free Clinic Community Health Center
- Johnson Health
- Jubilee Family Development Center
- Salvation Army
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Lynchburg Community Action Group (Lyn-CAG)
Lyn-CAG has served the community for more than 50 years through efforts to promote self-sufficiency and bring relief and encouragement to residents living in poverty. Lyn-CAG works in collaboration with area faith-based organizations, local governments, human and social service agencies, and other groups to support people in crisis, from children to seniors.
(434) 455-1601
https://lyncag.org/
info@lyncag.org
915 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
CARES-Related Services: Rent/mortgage and utilities assistance
Also assists with:
- Affordable Rides
- Employment Training
- Childcare Services
- Emergency Assistance & Intervention
- Free Tax Prep & Earned Income Tax Credit
- Transitional housing for homeless drug/alcohol addicted men [The Gateway Program]
- Overnight housing for men, women, children, individuals, & families [Hand Up Lodge]
- Housing for persons with AIDS [HOPWA]
- Applying to College Assistance [Project Discovery]
- Training and layers of support for prison inmates [VA CARES]
- Preschool [Head Start]
- Homeownership counseling [Housing Counseling]
- Home maintenance and rehabilitation assistance
Required Documentation for Emergency Assistance
You must provide the following documentation:
- Electric: A Disconnect Notice and provide proof of income for all household members.
- Water: A Cut-Off Notice and provide proof of income for all household members.
- Rent: An Eviction Notice from the Landlord and provide proof of income for all household members.
Interfaith Outreach Association
Interfaith Outreach Association provides emergency assistance to the individuals and families facing difficult situations. They work with individuals and families to assist their needs, provide support when possible, and point the way to programs and resources that can help to improve their situation.
(434) 846-6098
https://www.interfaithoutreach.org/
ioa@ntelos.net
701 Clay Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon)
CARES-Related Services: utilities assistance
Also assists with:
- Utility terminations
- Evictions
- First month’s rent
- Security deposits for utilities
- Toiletries
- Cleaning supplies
- Holiday assistance
Required Documentation for Emergency Assistance
You must provide the following documentation:
- Photo identification
- Proof of income for the last 30 days (this includes disability, child support, unemployment, food stamps and social security) for all persons living in the household
- Receipts for bills that have been paid, and/or major purchases made with the income over the last 30 days
- The utility termination or eviction notice that they need assistance with
- Their most recent Notice of Action letter that states what their SNAP and/or TANF benefit is per month
Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development
The Virginia Rent and Mortgage Relief Program (RMRP) is designed to support and ensure housing stability across the commonwealth during the coronavirus pandemic. Depending on availability of funds and household need, the RMRP may provide financial assistance for rent or mortgage payments for eligible households. This includes financial assistance for rent or mortgage payments past due beginning April 1, 2020 and onward. Financial assistance is a one-time payment with opportunity for renewal based on availability of funding and the household’s need for additional assistance and continued eligibility.
(703) 962-1884
elisha.harig-blaine@dhcd.virginia.gov
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Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
(434) 845-4099
www.brafb.org
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Horizon Behavioral Health
434-477-5000
https://www.horizonbh.org/
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LACIL Disability Services
(434) 528-4971
www.lacil.org
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Lynchburg Daily Bread
434-845-5703
https://lynchburgdailybread.com/
721 Clay Street. Lynchburg, VA 24504
For 38 years, Lynchburg Daily Bread has provided a free, hot meal every day of the year from our commercial kitchen in downtown Lynchburg. We are adapting due to COVID-19 and are serving all meals “to go” with minimal contact. In 2019, we served 78,689 meals to the homeless and hungry of our community, the most ever in our history. Our office hours are 6:30am-12:30pm, 7 days a week. We serve a free, nutritious lunch 365 days a year. Everyone is welcome! Guests may have as many servings as they wish. More than 98% of our food is donated from local colleges, grocery stores, restaurants, etc.
The following meals outreach sites are free and open to the public:
- Thursdays at English Park, Altavista 11:15am – 206 Pittsylvania Ave., Altavista 24517
- Wednesdays at 10am at Raintree Village Apts – 720 Blue Ridge Rd., Bedford 24523
- Wednesdays at noon at James Crossing Apts – 808 Greenfield Dr., Lynchburg 24501
- Fridays at 11:30 at Dearington Apts – 425 Hunt St., Lynchburg, 24501
- Fridays at noon at Birchwood Apts – 3000 Hillside Ct., Lynchburg, 24501
- Saturday mornings at 9:30am at Pamplin Community Center (Ruritan Ballfields) – 2732 Pamplin Rd., Pamplin 23958
Lighthouse Community Center
(434) 847-5050
www.TheLHCC.org
1310 Church Street Lynchburg, VA 24504
The Lighthouse Community Center serves people in crisis with basic necessities, support, encouragement, and remedial services that lead to self-sustaining and dignified lives.
Services Include:
- A day shelter, open daily from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Access to Clothing Closets, Hygiene Kits, Homeless Backpacks
- Social Work Assessment and Navigation services
- Professional Counseling Services by licensed counselors from Hope for Tomorrow
- Hot Coffee bar with light snacks and water
- Hot Buffet Lunch
- Emergency Food Bank
- Bikes for Individuals with transportation needs
- Prison Ministry and monthly Freedom Celebration dinners
- Workforce Development, Mentoring, Skill-Building
- The Lighthouse Lodge (residential housing for non-veterans)
- The Lighthouse Veterans’ Lodge (residential housing and resource center)
Miriam’s House
Miriam’s House has worked to end homelessness in the Lynchburg community since 1994. Their direct-service programs are aimed at assisting homeless households to access affordable housing while working on housing stability in the areas of employment, education, childcare, health care and other necessary services. Through their Community First: COVID program, Miriam’s House is able to assist households who become homeless due to the pandemic with rental assistance and utility assistance to help them return to housing.
(434) 847-1101
www.miriamshouseprogram.org
info@miriamshouseprogram.org
409 Magnolia Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Hours
- Monday- Friday; 9:00am- 5:00pm
Also assists with:
- Street outreach
- Rapid re-housing
- Permanent supportive housing
Required Documentation for Emergency Assistance
You must provide the following documentation:
- Documentation that homeless status was due to the COVID-19 pandemic
CARES-Related Services: Rent and utility assistance for homeless households
Old Dominion Job Corps
(434) 929-8466
olddominion.jobcorps.gov
Parkview Community Mission 
(434) 845-8468
https://www.parkviewcommunitymission.org/
info@parkviewmission.org
2420 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg VA 24501
Programs:
- Community Resource Center
- Food for Families (Pantry)
- foodforfamilies@parkviewmission.org
- Temporary Food Distribution - Thursdays & Saturdays 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
- Office hours: Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- During the pandemic Parkview is bringing carts of food to those waiting outside. Ordinarily, first-time visitors need to complete a Self-Declaration of Income form but that requirement has been waived.
- Food for Thought (school program)
- Volunteers are needed to pack bags at our warehouse
- Wednesdays 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Saturdays 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- The Plaza - lower level 2323 Memorial Ave., Suite 27 - Lynchburg, VA
United Way Information Directory
Dial 2-1-1
United Way of Central Virginia’s 2-1-1 VIRGINIA information and referral center gathers facts on health and human services and provides information to individuals, families, agencies and organizations. The center acts as a central point of access to all human services. The 2-1-1 VIRGINIA staff knows where you can turn for help for a wide variety of needs, including:
- Financial Assistance for Rent or Utilities
- Basic Needs such as Food and Shelter
- Legal Assistance
- Mental Health Services
- FAMIS (Family Access to Medical Security Plan)
- Employment and many other services
In addition, 2-1-1 VIRGINIA provides information on subjects like government agencies, recreation, support groups, domestic violence, welfare reform, maternal and child health issues, and many others that may be of interest to the public. How to Get Help We have trained Information and Referral Specialists available to discuss your needs and to help you determine the services that may be available to you. They can be reached by dialing 2-1-1 every day, 24 hours a day. The information and referrals we provide are free and confidential. If you are interested in locating services yourself, you may use the online database which provides a listing of programs serving the entire state of Virginia. You may browse the listing or search using the keywords at the beginning. Language translation is available. We also provide an array of publications, information, and other helpful pieces of literature.
Virginia Legal Aid Society 
(866) 534-5243
http://vlas.org/covid19/
513 Church St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Virginia Legal Aid Society (VLAS) is a nonprofit law firm established in 1977 to provide free civil legal services to eligible low-income residents in 20 counties and six cities in Central, Southside, and Western Tidewater Virginia. VLAS serves these communities by providing free information, advice, and representation in such areas as housing, healthcare, income and benefits, family issues, consumer, and education. Their mission is to resolve the serious legal problems of low-income people, promote economic and family stability, reduce poverty through effective legal assistance, and to champion equal justice.
Virginia Cooperative Extension
(540) 231-4370
ext.vt.edu
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Agape Center 
434-846-2783
https://www.agapelyh.org/
contact@agapelyh.org
3026 Carroll Avenue. Lynchburg, Virginia
Hours
- Tuesday & Friday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- 3rd Saturday of the month: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Agape Center provides mentoring support and meets a variety of basic needs by supplying essentials such as food, toiletries, household products, clothing, toys, housewares, and furniture. Contact the Center during normal business hours to complete the application and qualification process.
Amazing Grace Ministries
(434) 847-3030
https://www.anamazinggraceoutreachchurch.com/
2012 Grace St. Lynchburg, VA 24504
pastor@anamazinggraceoutreachchurch.com
Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:00 am
They have a number of ministries available:
- Our clothing closet has clothing for men, women, and children available free of charge.
- Hot meals two days per week.
Community Access Network 
(434) 200-3366
https://www.communityaccessnetwork.org/benefit-programs-support-services/
800 5th Street Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Lynchburg, VA 24504
Hours
- Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m
- Weekends 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Services
- Medicaid
- Child care assistance
- Housing assistance
- Financial assistance
Department of Human Services 
(434) 455-5850
https://www.lynchburgva.gov/department-human-services
Financial Programs & Services
- Auxiliary Grant Program
- Energy Assistance Program
- Family Access to Medical Insurance Security Plan (FAMIS)
- Food Stamp/SNAP Program (EBT)
- Fraud Program General Relief Burial Assistance Program
- Medical Assistance Program (MEDICAID)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families - Unemployed Parent (TANF-UP)
Free Clinic of Central Virginia 
434-847-5866
https://www.freeclinicva.org/
info@freeclinicva.org
1016 Main Street Lynchburg, Virginia 24504
Hours
- Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Services
- Medical Care
- Dental Care
- Prescriptions & MedsHelp
Free Clinic Community Health Center
434-847-5866
info@freeclinicva.org
800 5th Street Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Lynchburg, VA 24504
Hours
- Thursday: Tuesday 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Johnson Health 
(434) 929-1400
https://www.jhcvirginia.org/
Services
- Primary care
- OB/GYN
- Mental https://www.jhcvirginia.org/services/mental-health/
- Dental
- Pharmacy
- Transportation
- Find my location tool https://www.jhcvirginia.org/locations/
Reduced fee application https://www.jhcvirginia.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PATIENT-REGISTRATION-AND-REDUCED-FEE-FORM.pdf
Jubilee Family Development Center 
434-845-0433
https://www.jubileefamily.org/
swilder@jubileefamily.org
512 Florida Avenue Lynchburg, VA 24501-4112
Services
- After school programs
- Adult Education Programs (GED, computer classes, etc.)
- 3 Point Play Nutritional Education Program
- Vocational Programs
- Athletic Programs
- Summer Enrichment Camp
Salvation Army 
434-845-5939
https://salvationarmypotomac.org/lynchburgva/
Caleb.Prieto@uss.salvationarmy.org
2215 Park Ave. Lynchburg, Va 24501
If you need assistance with utilities or rent we encourage you to make an appointment in advance. Please print all paperwork and bring to your appointment. You can go to https://salvationarmypotomac.org/lynchburgva/ for a list of paperwork needed to apply for assistance. To schedule an appointment, please call 434-845-5939.
Documents needed for financial assistance:
- Photo I.D.
- Utility Termination Notice Bill – (Water, Gas, Electric – must be in name of person living in household, not landlord’s name)
- Proof of All Household Income for Everyone living in household for past 30 days (Including: SNAP Notice of Action Letter, Child Support Income Report/TANF Letter, Social Security or Social Security Disability Letter, Unemployment, Retirement, etc.)
- Receipts or Bank Statement to show expenses paid in past 30 days
- Rental Eviction Notice, or 5-day Pay or Quit Notice
- First Month Rental Assistance – Reviewed on a case-by-case basis
Sorry, we do not assist with utility deposits.