Roanoke Resources

Blue Ridge Independent Living Center
1502-B Williamson Rd, NE
Roanoke, VA 24012
540-342-1231/866-244-0740
www.brilic.org
Housing assistance to disabled individuals who are homeless. Employment services and home
modification program for qualifying low income and disabled persons. Contact: Bill Duncan

Commonwealth Catholic Charities
804-285-5986 9am-2pm leave a message
Housing and financial counseling hotline. Utilities bills (water, gas, electric) Mortgage assistance
Adoptions and foster care referrals and general questions call 540-342-0411

HAT
1 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA 24011
540-266-7551 or 540-853-1163 email Central Intake from webpage
Homeless Prevention-Rental assistance/arrears-online tools at Blue Ridge Continuum of Care website
security and utility deposits, utility assistance

Helping Hands
339 Salem Ave
Roanoke
Contact Central Intake @ 540-853-1163 leave a message
Rent, utilities, security
Keystone Community Center
101 17th Street SE, Roanoke
540-342-8452 (Pat Carter)
email mspatatbcc@gmail.com
Referrals for SE Roanoke families to Rebuilding Together for assistance with repair of windows,
doors, roofs, gutters, alleviating wiring problems, etc. Also, emergency food bags for counseling
agencies with clients in need. Agency must call 540-382-8452 and make appointment. No financial
assistance available.

Lead Safe Roanoke
Info/applications www.roanokeva.gov/leadsafe, email LSRinfo@roanokeva.gov, call 540-853-5682
A HUD-funded grant program designed to reduce lead poisoning in children age 5 and under by
stabilizing lead-bases paint hazards found in rental and single-family homes built in City of Roanokeprior to 1978. Home improvements may include items such as new windows and paint. Healthy Homes
issues such as fire/safety, mold/moisture, falling/tripping, and electrical hazards may also be addressed.
Applicants must have at least one child age 5 or under living in the home or visiting on a regular basis
to qualify.

Presbyterian Community Center
1228 Jamison Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24013
540-982-2911-food ext 106, financial aid ext 102
Food Pantry Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am-noon
Serve NE, SE, Eastern Roanoke County and Vinton. Provides emergency financial aid to people behind
on rent or utilities. Must have copy of lease, proof of income, photo ID, SS card and any cutoff or
termination notice. Can also help with non-narcotic prescription medication.

REACH
540-384-0223 (Brad Stephens)
email brad@reachinroanokeva.org
Revitalized abandoned homes as a way to transform neighborhoods in SE Roanoke. Brings in young
people and adults from all over the US who volunteer to repair the homes alongside local volunteers
and volunteer supervisors.

Real Estate Tax Abatement Program
www.Roanokeva.gov/458/Tax-Relief-Incentive-Programs
Website contains information on City of Roanoke tax abatement programs

Red Cross
352 Church Ave SW, Roanoke 24016
540-985-3535 general information 540-987-6355 free smoke detectors
Assist in finding housing for emergency events such as fire or flooding.

Renovation Alliance
540-400-0959
www.renovateall.org/apply
Critical home repair and modification services to low income homeowners. Roof, window and door,
handicap ramps and showers, porch repairs, plumbing, heating and general repairs. Priority given to
homeowners over the age of 60, veterans or surviving spouses, disabled, families with small children.

SERCAP
347 Campbell Ave SW, Roanoke 24016
540-345-1184
email info@sercap.org
Improves the quality of life for low-income individuals by promoting affordable water and wastewater
facilities, community development, environmental health and economic self sufficiency.

TAP
302 2nd St SW, Roanoke
540-777-4673
Emergency home repair, Housing Counseling, Indoor plumbing rehab, Weatherization etc.
Call for complete list of services