Resources
Additional resources recommended by ALIVE! to receive help in Alexandria
April 2021
Generation Hope Scholar Program Application
Generation Hope Scholar Program application due May 1, 2021.Are you a teen parent in the DMV trying to go to college? The Generation Hope Scholar Program offers scholarships, mentors, access to emergency funds, career development, family friendly social activities, and so much more! They are currently accepting applications! Apply here: www.generationhope.org/scholar-programQuestions about Generation Hope Scholar Program, contact Nayeli Sanchez, Scholar Recruitment Coordinator, Email: [...]
Virginia Rent Relief Program (RRP)
The Virginia Relief Program (RRP) is designed to support and ensure housing stability across the commonwealth during the coronavirus pandemic. Depending on availability of funds and household need, the RRP may provide financial assistance for rent payments for eligible households. This includes financial assistance for rent payments past due beginning April 1, 2020 and onward with opportunity for renewal based [...]
HRSA Fact Sheet for COVID Services
The federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has released a fact sheet in English and Spanish explaining that COVID-19 services, including testing, treatment, and vaccination are all free to the individual. They emphasize that ID and insurance are not required.Patient Fact Sheet (English | Spanish)
Free Classes with Virginia Cooperative Extension
Clases gratuitas con Virginia Cooperative Extension durante el mes de Abril Si es más fácil para registrarse para una clase, puede llamar a 703-228-6417. Las clases son por Zoom (internet) pero podemos ayudarle a registrar.CLASSES IN SPANSIH (Clases en Español)Money Smarts Pay in Spanish (Vale la Pena Ser Money Smart): Lunes 5 de abril, 12 , y 19 de abril desde [...]
March 2021
SNAP and FNS
As of February 25, 2021, access to online purchasing for SNAP participants expanded to include Food Lion in Virginia. ALDI, Amazon, and Walmart already provide online SNAP purchasing. SNAP online FAQ and FNS Launches the Online Purchasing Pilot | USDA-FNS
February 2021
February 22 CVS COVID-19 Vaccine Opportunity
Time Sensitive! CVS (5101 Duke Street) has an opportunity to “hold” a limited number of COVID-19 vaccine spots early next week in certain markets where they have a supply dedicated to underserved populations with a focus on Black and Hispanic community members who are 65 and older. Call 855-287-3456 on February 22 from 8am-11pm for early registration. See flyer.
