Rent, Utility Assistance, and Basic Household Needs

Coronavirus/COVID-19 Information:

Emergency Assistance 

Catholic Charities established the Emergency Assistance program to assist those who are experiencing a one-time financial crisis in their lives. We help in the prevention of homelessness and the cut-off of essential utilities. We serve residents of the Diocese of Arlington regardless of their race, creed, religion or national origin.

Assistance is given on a first-come, first-serve basis. Those who are eligible for assistance should email a CatholicCharities Emergency Assistance office, providing your phone number and address. We will call you back.

No matter what is happening in our community and world, Catholic Charities provides emergency rent and utility assistance to eligible individuals and families throughout the 21 counties and seven cities of the Diocese of Arlington. 

We have three Emergency Assistance office locations:

During the COVID-19 pandemic, please email for help and we will call you back.  Include your name, telephone number, and location (City/Country)

• Christ House (Alexandria) -- EA-CH@ccda.net
• Leesburg Regional Office -- EA-LRO@ccda.net
• Loaves & Fishes (Front Royal) -- EA-LRO@ccda.net

Eligibility Requirements

You must bring a print out of all required documents to the Catholic Charities office location at the time of the scheduled appointment. No digital copies of documents will be accepted.

Eligibility Requirements:

Loudoun County residents affected by COVID-19, see here.

Residents of the Diocese of Arlington

• Check the office locations below to find the office that serves your County

Proof of income: (One proof from list below)

• 1099
• Court-ordered child support
• Worker’s compensation
• Unemployment
• Social security
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Recent pay stubs

Rental Assistance:

• Market rent
• Written lease in your name
• Late or eviction notice in your name
• W-9 form (completed by landlord/property manager)

Utility Assistance:

• Market rent
• Written lease in your name
• Past due bill in your name with cut-off notice

Our Eligibility Requirements are intended to ensure that we assist those in greatest need in a fair and just manner.

Other:

• No walk-ins. By scheduled appointment only.
• You are responsible to pay the amount of your rent or utility bill above the amount Catholic Charities can pledge prior to the scheduled appointment (through individual payments and/or pledges)
• You must provide proof of other payments and/or pledges. Catholic Charities is the last payer on the bill and provides referrals to locate supportive funds.
• Eligible clients may receive Emergency Assistance once in a 12 month period, up to 2 times in a ten year period.
  
  
  
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