Altavista Area/Campbell County Habitat for Humanity, Inc. is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, an organization that works in partnership with industries, businesses, communities, and people from all walks of life, to provide decent housing for the economically disadvantaged. This organization operates solely through charitable contributions in the form of grants and donations from various sources.

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Provides day support and residential services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services include personal care, monitoring health and safety and programming in independent living, academic skills, socialization and recreation. Residential services include sponsored placements, in-home support and respite. The Arc also provides a four-week summer camp program for adults and children.

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A vital community organization serving a large and diverse population through a variety of programs and services including; Schoolage Child Care, Preschool Child Care, Day Camp, Aquatics, Fitness, Health and Wellness, Youth and Adult Sports and Recreation, Outdoor Adventure, and more.  The YMCA offers scholarships and fee reductions for memberships and programs based on financial need.

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Making a positive impact in the lives of children and youth by assisting them in becoming more confident and competent individuals by providing them with caring and responsible adult mentors. 

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A volunteer emergency service agency that provides emergency services to needy persons within the Altavista/Hurt/Gretna area and is sponsored by the Altavista Area Ministerial Association. 

Emergency needs could be for food, shelter, utilities, clothing, medicine, fuel or gasoline.

 

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Provides medical, nursing, dental, pharmacy and health education services to patients who lack access to health care for financial reasons. Patient income must be low income as measured by annual U.S. Government standards and the patient must not have insurance, Medicare or Medicaid for the services being rendered.

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The Gateway, started in 1988, provides residential substance abuse recovery and supportive services to homeless men who are in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.  Supportive services include: food and shelter, clothing, substance abuse and choice theory/reality therapy-based counseling, budgeting skills training, employment readiness, resume composition, job search, assistance in obtaining healthcare and medications, credit report review & repair, anger management training, relapse prevention, case management and more. The Gateway is a Section 8 housing facility with room for 24 men.  The Gateway provides the tools its clients need to rebuild their lives and maintain ongoing substance abuse recovery.  It greatly exceeds the national average in its success rate, providing hope for families devastated by substance abuse.

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Provides academic,athletic, mentoring and tutoring programs as well as a full day summer camp program for area youth; vocational training opportunities and job search assistance for adults.  Sponsors community events, provides recreational opportunities and programs which promote family stability. 

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Lyn-CAG is a non-profit organization that provides a variety of services and programs to the citizens of Central Virginia . During its 45-year history, Lyn-CAG’s primary focus has been to provide direct assistance to low- and moderate- income individuals and families in the prevention, reduction or elimination of poverty and adverse situations in their lives. Over twenty-five (25) services and programs administered by this agency address the needs of citizens in the cities of Bedford and Lynchburg and the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford and Campbell .

Provides job training and employment at the facility for people with disabilities and disadvantages.

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MHACV provides mental health screenings, consultations, information and referral; education and prevention programs for the community; support services for persons with mental illnesses and their families; and professional trainings.  MHACV maintains a website containing a current resource directory and a lending library of materials relating to mental health.

 

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The primary purpose is to provide assistance and support that enables people over the age of eighteen who have intellectual disabilities to attain new skills and/or retain current skills. This service will be a combination of center-based services and community outings. The skills training will include, but will not be limited to, personal hygiene, health and safety, social skills and daily living skills. The services provided for each client will be decided ultimately by the client.

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The PCIO provides two service-oriented programs to the citizens of Campbell County and the surrounding areas. The first program is Camp Philadelphia . The camp’s mission is to provide at-risk and disadvantaged youth with the tools necessary to become well-rounded and productive citizens. The programs are designed to maximize educational support and achievement through mentoring, education and training. The Outreach Program provides emergency assistance for food, utilities, rent and medication to those in need.

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The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the Christian Church.  It serves the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell and the cities of Bedford and Lynchburg : providing financial assistance to families, shelter to the homeless, transitional housing for women & children on the way to independence, day care for children of welfare to work and low income families. The Salvation Army's Community Feeding Program is open seven days a week, 365 days a year, serving breakfast and dinner to the residents and to anyone in the community who needs a nutritious meal. The Army assists in natural disasters in our area and beyond.  A number of youth and adult character building programs are offered including a nine week summer day camp program and a residential camping program for youth and adults. 

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The YW is here 24 hours a day to help the women and girls of our community develop the strength they need for a better tomorrow.  Programs and services include:  the Domestic Violence Prevention Center providing emergency shelter and support services including Frannie's House in Altavista; Children’s Supervised Visitation Center ; Safe and Affordable Housing for Women including transitional from homelessness, Ygyrl Leaders mentoring for teenage girls and Racial Justice promoting racial equality in our community.  We also run “Church Street Bridal Shops”.

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