I love to share resources with people but often can't remember the names of programs or I find that I don't have the time to look them back up. I've struggled with ways to organize the contacts. So, this list will be random but it's a new attempt and work in progress. Most of the resources will be listed in relation to the county that I reside in but please research resources in your area if these are too far for you.
Please also feel free to share this page and suggest additions to this page. Many of the resources have been taken from other "group" pages. So, I will list those organizations at the bottom.
I discovered 211Virginia after I created this page, so I will start with it because it is a searchable database of resources in Virginia! It's driven by Social Services and United way, etc. Awesome!!
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- Red Flag - Violence on College Campus
- Laurel Shelter
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
- The Feminist Majority Foundation
- The Wounded Heart (Sexual Abuse Bible Study) - Message me for details about local classes.
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Narcotics Anonymous
- Self-defense classes
- Celebrate Recovery - Local churches may have a meeting near you!
- The Christian Treatment Center
Animals
Family/Kids- Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) - Assistance and affordable Spay/Neuter procedures and shots
- Animal Care of Mathews, RR 14, Mathews, Va - (804) 725-5242 - provides upfront coverage for procedures with payment plan.
- Other Spay/Neuter/Shot Clinics - Scroll to the bottom of this page for listings.
- Gloucester Mathews Humane Society
- Pet pantry
Bible Study
Clothing Closets and Resources
- Bible Study Fellowship - Click to find classes near you
- Community Bible Study - Click to find classes near you
- Check local churches near you
Clothing Closets and Resources
- Parenting Classes & Resources
- Free Tax Counseling - 804-725-1709
- Bereavement Support Group
- Center for Child and Family Services, Inc
- Community Education Department for your child's school
- Outdoor Safety Tips
- Water Safety Tips
- Home Safety Tips
Free things to do with the family: - My active child
- Your local parks and rec Don't forget parks and rec for surrounding counties.
- Preschool pass Busch Gardens/Water Country
- Lowes & Home Depot work shops
- Gloucester Arts On Main - Schedules Fish School and other art workshops.
- Centershot Ministry - (Youth Archery Program) - Contact Seth Craig - 804-693-2071
- Blue Bird Gap Farm
- Riverbirch Animal Farm
- Volunteer - Volunteering is feel good, no cost, fun, & educational family thing to do.
Food Pantries
- Bread For Life Community Food Pantry at St. Therese Catholic Church.
- Bellamy United Methodist Church
- Salvation Army
- First Presbyterian Church
- Abingdon Episcopal Church
- Union Baptist Church
- One Harvest via Gloucester Point Baptist Church (replaced Angel Food Program)
- See this link for other student & summer meal programs.
- Soup Kitchen
- Meals on Wheels
- Laurel Shelter
- G.U.E.S.T. (Gloucester United Emergency Shelter Team) - 804-803-1755
- Helping Hands Mission Camp - Home Repairs & Accessibility Ramps
Local connections to more resources
- Cooperative Extension - Programs for kids, family, agricultural and community
- Social Services - Medical, financial, energy, food assistance & child care resources
- Government Benefits & Programs for Virginia Residents
- Resource Council
- Focus on Family - 1-800-A-FAMILY - They have access to national Christian resources.
- Salvation Army
- Contact your church about your needs. They may be able to take a collection or suggest another resource.
- Search the internet for your need and location and you will often be surprised at what you find. Trying different search options, will reveal different opportunities. Include the word free.
Medical
- Adolescent Orthodontics - Applications and complete guidelines can be found at www.smileschangelives.org/apply, or toll free at 888-900-3554 to have an application mailed.
- VA Mobile Clinic - Department of Vetrans Affairs, Richmond, VA 804-675-6051
- Vision and sight resources
- Assistance with the Affordable Care Act - 757-275-0125
- Alzheimer's Association
- American Cancer Society
- Local Cancer Advocacy & Assistance
- Bay Aging Resources
- Bayside Children's Therapy
- Brain Injury Support
- Versability Resources - (Formerly known as ARC) Computer, Printers and electronics. Some items may have a minimal fee.
- Batteries and florescent bulbs can be recycled at Lowes in the Customer Service Area.
- Toner cartridges
- Prescriptions
- Hazardous Material
Transportation
There are also bible studies about rape, addictions, loss of a loved one and other grievances. If you find one that you are interested in, feel free to contact me. I may be able to facilitate a class.
Note to self break this list down by grouping. - pick back up at the center for Children...
http://www.co.gloucester.va.us/Portals/0/commed/documents/freqaskedquest.pdf
http://www.co.gloucester.va.us/Portals/0/commed/documents/freqaskedquest.pdf
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Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.
-Philippians 2:3-4
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