About this directory
RVA Support is a practical, community-built guide for sharing with neighbors who need food, housing, health care, transportation, family support, legal help, employment assistance, and other essentials in Richmond, Virginia and surrounding areas.
Availability, eligibility, hours, and funding can change quickly. Call or check the linked website before traveling or promising assistance. Inclusion does not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of service.
How to use this directory
- Search by what you need, “food today”, “rent help”, “free clinic”.
- Browse by category if you are not sure what to search for.
- Use the map to find resources near you (you choose whether to share your location).
- Tap Call, Website, or Directions on any resource.
- Save resources to this device for later, or share them with a neighbor.
- If information is wrong or out of date, tap Report an Update.
Accessibility
This site is designed to meet WCAG 2.2 AA practices: keyboard navigation, visible focus, screen-reader labels, sufficient contrast, large touch targets, resizable text, and a skip-to-content link. The resource list remains fully usable without the map.
Privacy
You do not need an account to use this directory. Saved resources are stored on your device only. We do not store your precise location. Confidential shelter and protective-service addresses are never published. Analytics are aggregate and privacy-conscious, we do not collect individual sensitive search histories.
Disclaimer
This directory is provided for community information. Programs, hours, eligibility, funding, locations, and availability may change. Contact the listed organization before traveling or relying on assistance.
This website is not an emergency-response service. Call 911 when someone is in immediate danger.
Last reviewed July 18, 2026 · Version 1.0