2020 Point-In-Time (PIT) Count
Thank you to everyone who has signed up for the PIT Count on Thursday, January 23, 2020! Please check your e-mail for further information on volunteer training sessions.
If you are interested in participating, please complete the volunteer sign-up form! Please share this information with friends, family, co-workers, and anyone else who may be interested in volunteering! All volunteers must be 18 years or older to participate. All volunteers will receive training on how to complete the surveys, so no experience is required.
For any questions about the 2020 Winter PIT Count, please contact Kate Gibson at gibson@gwregion.org or (540) 642-1579.
Each year the Fredericksburg Regional CoC conducts a Point-in-Time (PIT) count of all persons experiencing homelessness in our region on a given night in January. This data is used to understand our progress toward ending homelessness in our region as well as to inform decision making throughout the year.
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Make Your Voice Heard!
2020 Consolidated Plan
The City of Fredericksburg is developing a long range plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs known as the 2020 Consolidated Plan. During this process staff are meeting with interested parties, including neighborhood, civic, and non-profit organizations, to gather public input on the development of future programs. Planning and Community Development Department staff would be happy to meet with any organization to provide an overview of our planning process, review local demographics, and outline what programs we think will meet the area’s identified needs and to ask for ideas from your group.
Public Hearing Tuesday January 28, 2020 at 7:30pm
Public hearing at the City Council meeting to receive any comment the public may have about the development and implementation of these programs as tied to our community need.
Please contact Susanna Finn at (540) 372-1179 or SRFinn@fredericksburgva.gov to coordinate this effort or to answer any questions you may have.
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Disability Resource Center February Events
Training Sessions with Alzheimer's Association
First Wednesday of the month at the dRC from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Topics include Healthy Mind, Healthy Body; developing a Living Will with Heart and Soul; the 10 Warning Signs of Dementia; What are Medicaid Waivers; Address the Stress and more. Please register here for the February session.
Sign Language Classes
Six-week session will begin at the dRC on February 4, 2020, from 6 to 8 p.m. each week. Learn numbers, letters, and basic words and phrases to communicate with others. A book is provided to beginners. For returning participants, bring book with you. Cost $75. Registration and payment can be made by linking to https://cildrc.networkforgood.com/events/17500-sign-language-class. Need more information? Contact Rebecca at 540-373-2559 or rbennett@cildrc.org.
Empowerment Group
This new dRC peer support group for adults, age 18+ who are out of school and have disabilities will begin Wednesday, February 12 at the dRC from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information contact Grace Marshall or Kathy Uchytil or call 540-373-2559.
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Little Caesars Love Kitchen
Little Caesars Love Kitchen will be serving pizza at the Salvation Army community center on January 12th @ 12pm. Spread the word! More info here.
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Free Tax Services Program
If your household income was $80,000 or less in 2019, Rappahannock United Way can help you file your taxes for FREE. RUW has options to prepare taxes from the comfort of your own home and available tax sites all over our area for the 16th year of the Free Tax Services Program starting January 27th. More info here and at ruwfreetaxes.org.
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Central Virginia Housing Coalition Homebuyer Workshop
January 27th, 2020, 9AM-3:30PM at BB&T Bank
Contact Sharon Glover for questions!
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Next Full CoC Membership Meeting
Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 10 AM, location TBD.
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Information Session
CoC staff will be providing an informational session for any new members or interested community partners on April 8, 2020 at 9 AM, location TBD. The session will include a basic introduction to the CoC, current initiatives, and how to get involved in the work. There will also be time for Q&A. The session will last about 45 minutes with a small break before going into the full CoC membership meeting.
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Homelessness Helpline
If you are in any of the following situations, please contact our Homelessness Helpline:
- Sleeping outside (including in a car, tent, or abandoned building)
- In need of emergency shelter
- At risk of sleeping outside or needing emergency shelter within 14 days
540-358-5801
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Interested in joining the CoC?
Organizations and individuals can apply to join the CoC at any time. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact us at info@fredericksburgcoc.org.
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