Updated Local Resources for 6/2/20
Neabsco Elementary School
Rent Assistance
In order to qualify for rental assistance, individuals must be within 200% of federal poverty guidelines and must have been impacted by a layoff, release or reduced income related to COVID-19. Individuals must owe the landlord rent for the months during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Interested individuals should contact the People Inc. Rental Assistance hotline toll free at 833-437-0114 for more information and to apply.
### About People Incorporated of Virginia People Incorporated is a non-profit Community Action Agency and Community Development Corporation committed to providing opportunities for economically disadvantaged people to reach their goals in order to enhance their lives, families, and communities. People Incorporated develops programs and strategies that are designed to move people and communities into the economic mainstream. In Fiscal Year 2019, People Incorporated provided services to over 9,500 clients. For more information about People Incorporated’s programs and services contact the Abingdon office at 276-623-9000 or visit us at People Incorporated.
Weekend Summer Food Assistance
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits Update
Virginians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will now be eligible to pay for their groceries online and have them delivered. Online shopping access will be available through the Amazon and Walmart platforms.
This will allow more families to stay home and avoid spreading or being exposed to COVID-19 and help alleviate some of the barriers that many in our community face in putting food on the table during this pandemic.
You can find out more about this program here .
Economic Impact Payment
If you have not received your Economic Impact Payment and believe you are eligible, visit the IRS website and use the “ Get My Payment ” tool to check the status of your payment.
If you have questions, you should visit this FAQ page , which is regularly updated and has helpful info about eligibility, calculating your payment, and more. The IRS also launched a new hotline to help answer FAQs about stimulus payments, which you can reach at 800-919-9835 .
Parenting Support in Difficult Times
From the Child Mind Institute, the events in the news may find parents struggling on how to talk with their children about racism and violence in the news. Join the recorded Facebook Live discussion from Drs. Hameed and Howard on talking to kids about the racism, violence and unrest following the death of George Floyd.
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School Social Worker
Neabsco Elementary School
Email: moulha@pwcs.edu
Website: https://neabscoes.pwcs.edu/classrooms/school_social_worker
Phone: 000