Emergency Homeless Shelters
This program, operated by Volunteers of America (VOA), offers 24 secure emergency shelter beds for up to 89 days while stabilizing housing and regaining self-sufficiency. Referrals made through Family Services 703-777-0353 or VOA, 571-258-3033 (24-hours-a-day).
Transitional Housing Shelter
The Transitional Housing Shelter is an eight-unit facility that provides housing and supportive services for up to six homeless families (including single parents with children) and four single individuals. The program length is 24 months. Case management includes services and classes designed to help participants obtain and remain in permanent housing, increase their skills and income, and achieve greater self-determination.
Applications are primarily through the Department of Family Services, 703-777-0353 or referrals can be coordinated through the program operator, Volunteers of America, 703-771-5429.
Transitional Opportunities Program
This program provides supportive housing and supportive services at scattered apartment sites for seven homeless households, including single men, single parents, heads of households and seriously mentally ill individuals. The program length is 24 months. Services include outreach eligibility, leasing assistance, case management and other services and classes designed to help participants obtain and remain in permanent housing, increase their skills and income, and achieve greater self-determination.
Applications are primarily through the Department of Family Services, 703-777-0353, or referrals can be coordinated through the program operator, Volunteers of America, 703-771-5429.
Transitional Housing Center
19520 Meadowview Court, S.E.
Leesburg, VA 20175
Phone: 703-771-5429
Homeless Intervention Program (HIP)
The Homeless Intervention Program (HIP) is a loan program funded through the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Partnership funds.
The goal is to prevent eviction or foreclosure resulting from the family’s temporary loss of income and to assist homeless persons with start up funds (for example: security deposits, utility deposits and/or first month’s rent).
For more information or to find out if you meet the program guidelines for assistance, call 703-777-0353 and ask to speak with a Community Support Unit screener.
Other Resources
Good Shepherd Alliance
This organization helps people with emergency housing needs. Shelter is provided for families, men, women, and children. The Good Shepherd Alliance helps individuals get through crisis situations by providing shelter, food, clothes, financial counseling and referral to other service providers as needed.
Good Shepherd Alliance
20684 Ashburn Road
Leesburg, VA 20147
Phone: 703-724-1555
e-mail: thegoodshepherd@bigplanet.com |