Winter Resources 2023-2024
BBBS Winter Resources List
2023-2024
Winter is now upon us for the 2023-2024 season. You may be in need of warm winter clothing, food or support with utility bills and housing costs. Our team has compiled a list of area resources to guide you in seeking assistance if you are in need:
Winter Clothing Resources
Santa Fund of the United Way
Vouchers are available at all schools – ask your guidance counselor for more information and to secure vouchers for clothing.
See: Santa Fund - United Way (unitedwaycville.org)
200 Garrett St Ste I, Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 972-1701
Immanuel Children’s Clothing Closet
10 AM – 12 PM
2416 Jefferson Park Ave
Charlottesville, VA 22903-3622
See: Immanuel’s Closet – Immanuel Lutheran Church – Charlottesville, VA (immanuelcharlottesville.com)
If you have any questions, please contact the church office by calling (434) 295-4038 or by email at churchoffice@immanuelcharlottesville.com
Clothing Closet
Hinton Avenue Methodist Church
750 Hinton Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902
See: Hinton Avenue United Methodist Church – Seek Christ, Serve Christ, Share Christ in Belmont and Beyond (hintonavenueumc.org)
Give us a call at (434) 293-7049 ,
email at church@hintonavenueumc.org
Central Virginia Baptist Association – Clothing Center CVBA
$6 bags for clothing or free to those in need.
815 Bowling Avenue, Charlottesville
Hours open are Mondays from 10 AM to 2 PM and Tuesday from 10 AM to Noon.
Call 434-977-6876
See their page (look for Clothing Center CVBA) on Facebook.
Stepping Stones
Clothing for newborns to toddlers up to age 5.
509 Porch Street, Charlottesville
See: Stepping Stone | Charlottesville (steppingstonecville.org)
hello@steppingstonecville.org
Charlottesville City Schools Family & Community Engagement
See: Charlottesville City Public Schools - Equity & Engagement Home (charlottesvilleschools.org) familyengagement@charlottesvilleschools.org
Pediatric Associates
They have clothing and food.
See: Home | Pediatric Associates of Charlottesville (charlottesvillepeds.com)
Downtown: (434) 296-9161Adolescent Center: 434-971-9611
North: (434) 974-9600
West: (434) 296-8300
Zion Crossroads: (540) 406-4100
Downtown: (434) 296-9161
Adolescent Center: (434) 971-9611
North: (434) 974-9600
West: (434) 296-8300
Zion Crossroads: (540) 406-4100
Earlysville Exchange at the Green Olive Tree
See: Earlysville Exchange Thrift Store & More - Home
You may also contact us by:
(phone) (434)-975-0375
(email) evillexchange@gmail.com
4006 Earlysville Rd
Earlysville, Virginia 22936
Hours of Operation for Shopping:
Wednesday 10:30 - 6:00
Thursday 10:30 - 6:00
Friday 10:30 - 6:00
Saturday 10:00 - 4:00
Ashton's Birthday Wish
You can find this organization on Facebook. Here is information from their page:
Welcome to the Ashton's Birthday Wish Coat Drive page: If you or someone you know is in need of a coat, please message us here, or email us at ashtonswish@aol.com with the recipient's age, size, and gender. Someone will get back to you as soon as they can. If you are someone who would like to donate coats, or a business that would like to have a coat donation box setup for the winter, please message us here, or email us at ashtonswish@aol.com for more information. Over the past 10 years we have collected and distributed thousands of coats to those who needed them in the state of VA. None of this could've been done without the help of our amazing community who have donated their time and coats. We are very thankful to them for allowing us to continue this project. Please like and share our page in order for us to reach those who are in need, or those who'd want to donate a coat.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
* Not every coat is new, so we recommend that you wash the coat you received.
* Sizes are limited to our donations, it may take time, but we will do our best to find the coat you need.
* We hope to help those who truly need a helping hand
* We are not a non-profit, just a small group of people that's been helping the community obtain coats for the last 10 years.
* We accept new or like-new coats, please no stains, rips, broken zippers, missing buttons, items in pockets, or odors.
Other Resources
Families Helping Families
Please visit the resource page online of Families Helping Families to find food, shelter, and many other resources. Families Helping Families also serves Albemarle County Public Schools youth and their families for a variety of needs
See: Resources | Fhf (albemarlefhf.org)
Familieshf@gmail.com
434-260-1079
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
Food pantries are located throughout the area. Visit the BRAFB website for help in locating one in your area. You can also find information about other programs on the website, including SNAP (food stamps), help with utility bills and other expenses – and more.
See: Home - Blue Ridge Area Food Bank (brafb.org)
Eastern Region Branch
1207 Harris Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903-5319
Phone: 434-296-3663
Utility Help and More
See: help pay for utilities programs in Charlottesville, va | findhelp.org
Piedmont Housing Alliance
Information for helping with housing costs and utility bill support, among other services.
Housing All | Piedmont Housing Association (piedmonthousingalliance.org)
PHONE 434.817.2436
682 Berkmar Circle
Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
Charlottesville Gas Assistance Program (GAP)
See: Charlottesville Gas Assistance Program (GAP) | Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville Area Helpline for Financial Assistance
The Charlottesville Area Helpline for Financial Assistance is a partnership between the United Way of Greater Charlottesville, the County of Albemarle, and the City of Charlottesville. They offer financial assistance for rent/mortgage and/or utility bills to residents of Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville. You can reach them at 833-524-2904
Virginia Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
See: Virginia CommonHelp
Need help? Contact the Enterprise Call Center at 855-635-4370.
Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE)
See: Apply – CoreGives
info@coregives.org
Alliance for Interfaith Ministries
Help and information for those in need.
See: Home - Alliance for Interfaith Ministries (aimcville.org)
1807 Emmet Street North, Suite 6A
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Phone (434) 972-1704
Tool to Find Help
Find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.
See: findhelp.org by findhelp - Search and Connect to Social Care
*If you are in need and want further assistance, please contact your Match Support Specialist
