Available ONLY for Union Branch Baptist members who have an immediate financial crisis with:
- rent/mortgage
- utilities (water, gas and electricity)
Assistance is available only once within a 12-month period.
Requirements: An application is required along with a copy of bill or shut-off notice and official proof of residency from landlord/owner.
Also Available: Financial advisement is available to assist in budgeting.
- Emergency food and clothing needs are accommodated by the The City of Hope Food Pantry and Clothing Closet here at Union Branch.
First Steps: Please contact your Parish Leader in a timely manner if such need occurs as this process may take from 3 to 5 business days.
Provided are recommended resources for everyone:
RENT & UTILITIES
Chesterfield Social Services: 804.784.1100
Petersburg Social Services: 804.861.4720
Amelia Social Services: 804.561.2681
Dinwiddie Social Services: 804.469.4524
Richmond Social Services: 804.646.7212
Henrico Social Services: 804.501.4001
Catholic Charities Help Program: 804.285.5986
Salvation Army: 804.225.7470
EMERGENCY SHELTER
Central Intake: Men: 804.648.4177
Greater Richmond Respite Care: 804.329.7004
Central Intake: Women: 804.649.0592
YWCA (for women facing domestic violence): 804.643.0888
Hilliard House (for women facing domestic violence): 804.236.5800
FOOD/CLOTHING/MEDICAL
C.C.H.A.S.M: 804.796.2749
Downtown Churches United: 804.722.0321
Bon Secours Care-A-Van: 804.287.7826
Daily Planet: 804.783.0678
Benevolence Process
not merely applying
quick fixes but assistance
to help people do better
Prov. 3:13-14
not merely addressing
felt needs but getting
beyond to the core issues
Matt. 9:1-5
not merely providing
resources but fulfilling the
Great Commission
Matt. 28:19-20
not merely doing out of
duty but loving those being
helped
1 Cor. 13:3