Community Resources

Housing Access Resources for People with Disabilities and Low Incomes

Rush Homes
We maintain a waiting list of interested persons/families who are interested in and/or need our housing. Our waiting list is the doorway to gaining a home with Rush Homes. If you are interested in joining Rush Homes’ waiting list, click here. 

Rush Homes can also provide a list of other housing providers in the region. Call 434-455-2120.

AccessVA
Accessva.org provides a way for Virginians with disabilities to find an affordable, accessible place to live. Accessva.org also provides a variety of other information including information on accessible housing resources and an interactive map of Virginia Centers for Independent Living (CIL). Click on www.accessva.org to search for housing.

Virginia Housing Search
Virginia Housing Development Authority manages Virginia Housing Search, a free resource to help you find a home that fits your needs and budget. Begin your search at http://www.virginiahousingsearch.com/

211
2-1-1 is a free and confidential service that helps people across the greater Lynchburg area (and many other parts of North America) find needed local resources including housing and utilities. Dial 2-1-1 or visit http://www.211.org.

Additional Area Resources

Department of Social Services

  • Lynchburg - 434.455.5850

  • Amherst – 434.946.9330

  • Bedford - 540.586.7750

  • Campbell County - 434.332.9585

Disabilities Services

  • Lynchburg Area Center for Independent Living (LACIL) – 434.528.4971

Homelessness

  • Coordinated Homeless Intake and Access (CHIA) - 434.427.2442 If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness or will lose housing in the next three days, please call the 24/7 hotline Coordinated Homeless Intake and Access (CHIA) via 434.427.CHIA.

  • Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance

  • Lynchburg Community Action Group (Lyn-CAG) - 434.846.2778 www.lyncag.org

  • Interfaith Outreach Association  434.846.6098  www.interfaithoutreach.org

  • Salvation Army - 434.845.5939  http://virginiasalvationarmy.org/lynchburgva/

Food Access

  • Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Lynchburg   434.845.4099

  • Park View Community Mission  434.845.8468

  • Lynchburg Daily Bread  434.845.5703

Resources Outside Lynchburg City

  • Altavista – DAWN (Donation a week neighbor) - 434.369.7937

  • Bedford – Bedford Christian Ministries - 540.486.2633

  • Campbell County – Piedmont Community Impact - 434.283.7531

  • Amherst – Helping Hands - 434.846.5914

Resources for Seniors