2015-2016 Community Report_FINAL

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COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER The United Way of Greater Williamsburg’s Community Resource Center (CRC) provides assistance to local residents who face significant financial constraints or burdens that hinder their ability to provide basic necesities for themselves and their families. The CRC provides direct services and referrals. Services include direct financial or in-kind assistance for rent, food, shelter, utility bills, transportation, and medical needs- to name a few. The CRC acts as an intake center and provides referrals for services supplied by FISH, Grove Christian Outreach, St. Bede Catholic Church, Salvation Army, Social Services Departments, and Lackey Clinic, among others. The CRC staff work as case advocates for clients seeking assistance. With help from volunteers, the staff schedules one-on-one meetings with clients, and coordinates either direct assistance or referrals to organizations that can provide assistance. On average, the CRC serves between 200-400 clients a month. Community Resource Center (CRC) 113 Palace Lane, Suite F. Williamsburg, VA 23185 757.229.2222 4
The United Way of Greater Williamsburg’s Home for Good program serves individuals and families living in precarious housing situations like hotels and shelters, in the Greater Williamsburg community. The program’s goal is to move families into permanent homes. In most cases, poor credit or a past eviction prevents a family from securing housing. Partnerships with four local landlords provide access to rental units and then case management provided by Home for Good staff equips families with the necessary tools to stabilize their lives and live independently. According to US Census data, more than 7,800 individuals live below the poverty line in James City County and The City of Williamsburg. Thousands of our neighbors face housing challenges. Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools reports 425 students as either living in a hotel, shelter, doubled up with friends or family, or unsheltered. As of July 2016, Home for Good currently houses 19 families totaling 67 individuals, 36 of whom are children. Picture: Zoie Z., 4 months old, Home for Good resident with her Mom. HOME FOR GOOD PROGRAM Home for Good helps clients out of homelessness. 5
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