Financial Assistance
Rappahannock United Way's Financial Assistance exists to support local households during a time of financial hardship. One-time financial assistance is available for housing, transportation and childcare costs to help individuals maintain employment and / or studying.
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING?
- Significant Financial Hardship (Within 180 Days):
- Significant Decrease in Income (equivalent to 30% of Household Income)
- Reduction in Work Hours
- Due to Circumstances Beyond Applicant's Control
- Temporary Unemployment
- Due to Circumstances Beyond Applicant's Control
- Death of Significant Other
- Divorce from Significant Other
- Serious Injury / Medical Diagnosis
- Reduction in Work Hours
- Significant Increase in Expenses (equivalent to 30% of Household Income)
- Serious Injury / Medical Diagnosis
- Loss of Primary Vehicle Required for Work / School
- Loss of Childcare Required for Work / School
- Significant Decrease in Income (equivalent to 30% of Household Income)
DO YOU MEET THESE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA?
- Resident of our Region
- Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, Stafford counties or Fredericksburg city
- Primary Residence for at least 90 days
- Employed:
- Currently Employed - or
- Temporarily Unemployed (no more than 90 days)
- Household Income:
- Above Government Benefits Eligibility CLICK HERE
- At or Below ALICE Survival Budget CLICK HERE
- Exhausted Personal Resources
- Including Savings
- Not Eligible for or Receiving other Assistance / Benefits CLICK HERE
- First Time Receiving Financial Assistance
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE:
- Rent Payments - max $4,500
- Mortgage Payments - max $4,500
- Rent & Mortgage Can Not Exceed 150% of Fair Market Rent
- Security Deposit / First Month Rent - max $3,000
- Rent Can Not Exceed 150% of Fair Market Rent
- Car Repair Bill - max $3,000
- Car Loan Payment - max $3,000
- Childcare Costs - max $3,000
NOTE - Assistance only available ONE-TIME per Household
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE NOT AVAILABLE:
- Hotel / Motel Bills
- Car Down Payments
- Medical Bills / Expenses
- Utility Bills
- Student Loans
- Credit Card Bills
- Storage Unit (Moving, U-Haul) Rental
- Down payments on Home Purchase
NOTE - Assistance Not Available if Eligible for or Receiving other Assistance
