Community Assistance

If you or someone you know is in need, we have listed below some local resources and support. For more guidance, please connect with our Director of Human Concerns, Betty Maher, at 703-494-4008 x105 or by email.

Homeless or at Risk of Homelessness?

Call Prince William County Coordinated Entry System (CES)
A program of the Prince William County Department of Social Services, the Coordinated Entry System (CES) is a process developed to ensure that all people experiencing a housing crisis have fair and equal access. The CES team will quickly identify, assess, refer, and connect Prince William Area (Prince William County and Cities of Manassas & Manassas Park) households to resources based on their strengths and needs. Through this process, people experiencing homelessness can access the crisis response system, in a streamlined way by contacting one telephone number (703-792-3366), [email protected].

It is important to note that anyone seeking shelter placement in any of the PWC shelters, MUST first call the Coordinated Entry System at the number listed above. 

Prince William Residents Who Should Call:
  • Those who have an eviction notice.
  • Those who are behind on their rent.
  • Those who have been asked to leave a relative/friend’s house and have nowhere else to go.
  • Those currently living in the woods or in their car.
  • Those who are assisting others to prevent homelessness.


For additional information on the Coordinated Entry System, please visit Prince William County Social Services.

Other Assistance in Prince William County

Prince William County Community Services
Committed to improving the well-being of residents of Princes William County, City of Manassas, and City of Manassas Park who are affected by, or who are at risk of developmental delays and disabilities, mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders through the provision and coordination of community-based resources that respect and promote the dignity, rights and full participation of individuals and their families.

Emergency Services 24/7 call 703.792.4900 in Woodbridge
Emergency Services 24/7 call 703/792.7800 in Manassas

Catholic Charities

Catholics for Housing 

  • First Time Homebuyer Opportunities, Educational Opportunities, Downpayment Assistance, Affordable Rental Homes, Security Deposit Assistance
  • Services to East End Community Residents in Manassas – Twice monthly food pantry distribution
  • Senior Emergency Assistance (62 yrs. or older or an adult with a disability for which they receive Social Security or VA benefits)
    • Housing: Help with rent/mortgage and catastrophic charges related to local disaster (utilities, emergency shelter, insurance deductible, health-related expenses due to loss of utilities, etc.)
    • Medical: Insurance deductibles & co-pays, non-covered provider charges, prescriptions, medical transportation, equipment, dental costs

St. Vincent de Paul Center, OLA Conference

  • Food Pantry, Financial Assistance, Prescription Gas Cards, Winter Coats, and other basic necessities
    • Must live in 22191, 22192, 22193, 22079 or 22125 zip code.  

St. Francis House

  • Financial Assistance for Eastern Prince William residents who have received disconnection notices for utilities (electric, gas, oil, propane, water, and sewer)
  • Food Pantry 

Sacred Heart Catholic Church | https://www.sacredheartmanassas.org/food-pantry

  • Emergency Food and Clothing Pantry 

ACTS

  • Rental/Mortgage Assistance, Emergency Assistance Program for Utilities, Food Assistance, Domestic Violence Assistance, Sexual Assault Services 

House of Mercy

  • Food Pantry, Thrift Store in Manassas 

Northern Virginia Family Services

  • Food Assistance through their Hunger Resource Center in Manassas 

Streethlight Community Outreach Ministries

Operating Hours and Address: Tuesdays/Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 am  | 14806 Blackburn Rd., Woodbridge, VA 22191 

  • Food Pantry – Wide array of food products and toiletries