Question 1

Food Assistance

Answer

FOOD PANTRY Call First Call for Help, 757-594-4636 x2 beginning at 10:30am, Monday through Friday, and request to come to THRIVE and you will be given a pickup time. You can request a later time slot if the one you are offered does not work for you. We serve about 20 families per day, and our slots do fill up, so call early. If it is your first time visiting us, a THRIVE team member will call you before you arrive to create a food profile so we can better understand your dietary needs and food preferences. This is only done once. At each service, you will receive a weeks’ worth of fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable items. Pantry Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Friday: 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Question 2

Rent, Utilities, Critical Bills

Applicant must reside in Newport News, Hampton, York County
The name of the applicant must be on the bill
Eligible bills include utilities, rent, and other needs are considered when they are vital to your sustainability (i.e. childcare, transportation, car repairs)
If THRIVE is able to assist with a portion of the bill, the applicant must be able to supply the remaining portion of the bill to prevent utility cut-off or eviction before our portion is released.
Applicant has not received financial assistance from THRIVE within 3 years

Preferences are given to clients who*:

Reside in their current place of residents for 6 months or longer
Able to cover next months' bills with their income
Need less than $1,000 to complete bill payment, understanding that THRIVE can still only provide a portion and the client must provide the other portion before payment is released
Have an eviction notice, court date, or utility cut-off notice (qualification temporarily lifted)

*There is no guarantee that we will be able to assist you. THRIVE receives a high volume of requests and has a limited amount of funding available. At the core of THRIVE’s ministry is financial coaching services. Select applicants who are extended an appointment for assistance will be required to bring in paperwork that demonstrates your complete household income and expenses for a financial coaching session. HOW TO APPLY Click here to fill out an application. OTHER PROGRAMS: Get Assistance with your WATER BILL through this CARES Act funded Program: See website for eligibility.

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Requirements for assistance*:

Question 3

Tenant Resources

Answer

Virginia Housing Development Authority has created a Renter Handbook (click here to view) The Virginia Poverty Law Center has created excellent resources for tenants to learn their rights during the outbreak. Click here to view their resource for Rental Tenants
Click here to view their resource for people in staying in Hotels or Motels
Click here to view their eviction flow chart
Click here to view their recommendations on requesting a payment plan from your landlord
Click here to view their FAQ on evictions

Question 4

Who Else Can Help Me?

Answer

There are two main referral lines in the community that can direct you to other helping agencies.
Housing Hotline: 757-587-4202
First Call for Help: 757-594-4636

Question 5

ID / Birth Certificate / Social Security Card Assistance

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THRIVE can assist you to obtain copies of these documents at no cost to you. Call us to learn how: 757-877-6211x1

Question 6

Financial Coaching

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