Resources
Additional resources recommended by ALIVE! to receive help in Alexandria
February 2021
DCHS Emergency Safety Net Services
The Department of Community and Human Services provides Emergency Safety Net Services to residents who face an immediate crisis and need help to resolve the situation. Safety Net Services may include, but are not limited to emergency shelter, eviction assistance, prescription assistance, burial assistance and utility turn-off notices. For more information, please visit the Office of Community Services or call the Department [...]
Spanish Classes for Finance, Energy/Utilities Savings, Eviction Prevention, Tax Assistance
Classes provided by the Virginia Cooperative Extension. Warming Up in the Winter in SpanishCalefacción Eficiente en el Invierno. jueves el 11 de febrero desde las 6:30-7:30pm Aprenda como ahorrar dinero mientras se mantiene cómodo en casa y conozca sobre ciertos programas de asistencia financiera. Registra para la charla en Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/warminginwinterspanish Vale la Pena Ser Money SmartFechas: lunes 22 de febrero, 1 de marzo, 8 [...]
January 2021
Saturday, January 30 Truck-to-Trunk Food Distribution
ALIVE! will distribute emergency groceries at two drive-through sites on Saturday, January 30 from 8:30 am - 10:30 am at the parking lots of Cora Kelly Elementary School (3600 Commonwealth Ave) and Northern Virginia Community College – Alexandria Campus (lot B-1 via Dawes Ave). This food distribution is for City of Alexandria residents.Drive-through encouraged whenever possible for contactless distribution. You [...]
Weatherization Assistance Program
The Weatherization Assistance Program provides no-cost energy efficiency services for the home to qualifying households. Learn more and apply. Contact Community Housing Partners at 540-665-0200 and press 0.
2-1-1 VIRGINIA Northern Virginia Community Resource Guide
The 2020/2021 Northern Virginia Community Resource Guide provides resources for the most frequently requested services in the region. The guide does not provide eligibility requirements, but serves as starting point to access services. Access the 2020/2021 Northern Virginia Community Resource Guide.
Employment and Information Events
The City of Alexandria provides employment assistance and information for workers and job seekers impacted by the COVID 19 crisis in Alexandria. Review the DCHS page regarding Assistance for Workers and Job Seekers to find job opportunities and employment events.
