Announcements

Households facing heating emergencies, such as lack of heat, imminent utility cut-off, or unsafe/inoperable heating equipment, may qualify for Crisis Assistance through the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) and the Virginia Energy Assistance Program (EAP). Applications for equipment-related assistance and security deposits are accepted November 1, 2025 – March 15, 2026, and applications for heating fuel and utility bills are accepted from the first workday in January through March 15. Assistance may include heating equipment repair or replacement, supplemental equipment (such as fuel tanks), security deposits, and heating fuel or utility payments. To learn more about how the program can help your family, visit dss.virginia.gov/benefit/ea.

As temperatures drop, heating bills can quickly become an unwelcome burden. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is offering fuel assistance to qualifying households through the Virginia Energy Assistance Program (EAP). Applications are being accepted Tuesday, October 15 – Friday, November 14, 2025 to help with home heating costs, including the purchase or payment of wood, oil, kerosene, coal, propane, or electricity used for heating. To learn more about how the program can help your family, visit dss.virginia.gov/benefit/ea.

In early May 2025, 211 Virginia hosted its first-ever Care Coordination Convening in Roanoke — bringing together dozens of frontline agencies  from across the Commonwealth to strengthen the referral ecosystem and better connect people to services.

From housing and mental health to family support and emergency services, our partners are the reason 211 works. This event wasn’t just a meeting — it was a meaningful opportunity to build relationships, surface barriers, and spark real collaboration. Read more on the blog.