Wilderness Community Church assistance programs in Spotsylvania County.
Wilderness Community Church does not want disadvantaged individuals, the unemployed and families to have to choose between obtaining food and paying other expenses, such as rent, utility bills and medical care. So they partner with other groups in Spotsylvania County to help the low income. Referrals and other support services are available.
Accordingly, the organization has information on a food pantry that provides groceries or canned goods to needy families. Local agencies and Wilderness Community Church also work to deliver groceries or free hot meals on a monthly basis to homebound senior citizens living on fixed incomes. There is also a special Thanksgiving meal service. Wilderness Community Church always accepts donations of fruits, canned meats, tuna and fruits; peanut butter; cereal; and jelly for its food services.
The staff and many agencies in Spotsylvania County, such as soup kitchens, collaborate to ensure that a healthy breakfast and lunch are served each and every day to persons in need. There is help for the homeless, children, and others in the community. Opportunities abound for volunteers to help prepare and serve meals.
During the holiday season, Wilderness Community Church distributes food baskets to impoverished individuals and families. Especially those with children or a senior in the home. Those who qualify receive free food baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and in many cases they also have gifts or toys for children.
Numerous civic groups and community members from Spotsylvania County sponsor most of these baskets, which Wilderness Community Church supplements with additional holiday items as needed. The organization and its partners help a large number of families each holiday season.
Individuals and families who are in danger of becoming homeless can turn to Wilderness Community Church for assistance. The agency works with local churches, charities and groups to prevent evictions.
While the demand for this is high, and funds are limited, tenants in a crisis receive monetary aid that partially covers unpaid rent payments or utility bills. Various organizations provide financial assistance or cash grants at most once per year, and there is of course no guarantee of any type of monetary aid.
One exception is many organizations do not offer financial assistance for utility bills in default. Wilderness Community Church does refer clients to other humanitarian agencies in the community, and there may be resources such as LIHEAP which may help in these cases.
Transitional housing and shelters in Spotsylvania County feature a number of services for homeless persons as well as those facing poverty and that on the verge of being evicted. Clients are offered transportation to help them travel to and from work interviews, and bus passes are provided to homeless individuals who must attend frequent medical appointments.
The case managers from the centers often help clients obtain important documents, such as Social Security cards, birth certificates and photo identification, and notary services are available as well. Homeless individuals can search the Internet for employment and use telephones to schedule job interviews and contact family members. Volunteers offer haircuts, and clients can access laundry services and showers.
Some basic health care is available in nearby clinics too, as a registered nurse works at the some sites on a full-time basis to provide medical services. They assist individuals without insurance or Medicaid as well. The nurse can treat wounds, injuries and illnesses and make referrals if more serious care is required. Healthcare services, including information on free health insurance plans, are available at the from physicians and residents that provide acute care, manage chronic diseases and prescribe medications.
Mental health services are available to help clients who are suffering from drug addictions and/or psychological issues. The center also helps clients afford the cost of prescription medication by exploring government benefits.
Moreover, staff members from Wilderness Community Church can help homeless persons apply for food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Center offers a hot-meal program and serves meals each day at noon for the struggling population. The center provides the meals for residents of the Family Shelter as well.
Local agencies operate a thrift shop that sells new and gently used clothing and household items at affordable prices. In addition, the thrift shop accommodates referrals made by other community service agencies for individuals and families in need. Volunteers from the community of Spotsylvania County also collect gently used books, which are then given to children.
Location
The church is located at 10501 Plank Rd, Spotsylvania, VA 22553. Call Wilderness at (540) 972-8808
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