Culpeper Housing & Shelter Services - CHASS

Culpeper Housing & Shelter Services - CHASS Providing Answers to the Homeless and those at Risk in Culpeper, VA Case management is provided on a monthly basis to help clients stay in stable housing.

Culpeper Housing & Shelter Services(CHASS) is more than a shelter:
Every shelter resident is provided a case manager. Case management services include:
Budget Counseling
Housing Counseling
Job Search Services
Life Skills Training
Referrals to local, state and federal resources
Developing of an individualized housing service plan

CHASS offers Rapid Re-Housing

Culpeper Housing and Shelter Servi

ces helps provide homeless families and individuals the financial assistance to move into permanent housing. This assistance can be for utility deposits, a security deposit and first month’s rent to help them secure housing. CHASS offers Prevention
Prevention funds are provided to families and individuals who are facing becoming homeless in 14 days or less and meet the requirements of the program. The program is designed to divert clients from homelessness and provide financial assistance for back rent to keep them stably housed. Case management is also provided on a monthly basis to help clients retain housing stability. CHASS provides below market rent as follows:
Ann Wingfield Common Apartments in Culpeper with 44 units to income eligible clients
Two 3 bedroom single family homes to families in need

CHASS helps provide Christmas to families in need every year. The Adopt-A-Family Program matches up families that would not have a Christmas without this program with families, individuals, or organizations that are willing and able to help make Christmas possible. Over the years CHASS has helped provide Christmas for 50 to 100 families a year.

03/18/2026

Shelter Guidelines for donations
Accepted Items (NEW, CLEAN AND UNOPENED ITEMS):
• Household - linens, blankets, towels,
• Clothing- socks, undergarments, shoes, coats (winter season) for women and children’s various sizes.
• Cleaning Supplies-liquid dish soap, paper towels, glass cook top cleaner, scrub free oven cleaner, glass cleaner, toilet bowel cleaner, all-purpose cleaner, tissue paper, hand sanitizer.
• Toys and Board Games
• Bottled water

Unaccepted Items:
• Furniture
• Books
• Household Appliances
• Houseware- dishes, silverware, cups, baking dishes, and small appliances
• Expired Food (baby food)
• Used car seats or strollers
• Bikes
• Medical supplies/ Medicine (over the counter or prescription)

With limited storage space, we are intentional about what we can accept. We prioritize new items to help build dignity for the families we serve. Thank you for understanding!

Chris C. McGill Dawn Ownbey
Executive Director Sr. Housing Manager &
Housing Program Administrator

02/13/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, February 16th, 2026 in observance of Presidents' Day.

We will reopen as scheduled on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 at 8:30am.

Any person seeking shelter or housing assistance should contact Foothills Housing Network at 540-724-6630.

01/28/2026

Due to the continued icy conditions, our office will be closed today, January 28th, 2026. We will update when office hours resume.

Any person seeking shelter or housing assistance should contact Foothills Housing Network at 540-724-6630.

01/27/2026

Due to the continued icy conditions, our office will be closed Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. We will update when office hours resume.

Any person seeking shelter or housing assistance should contact Foothills Housing Network at 540-724-6630.

01/26/2026

Due to the inclement weather and icy conditions, our office will be closed Monday, January 26th, 2026. We will update when office hours will resume.🌨️❄️

Anyone seeking housing or shelter assistance should contact Foothills Housing Network at 540-724-6630.

01/15/2026

Shelter Guidelines for donations
Accepted Items (NEW, CLEAN AND UNOPENED ITEMS):
• Household - linens, blankets, towels,
• Clothing- socks, undergarments, shoes, coats (winter season) for women and children’s various sizes.
• Cleaning Supplies-liquid dish soap, paper towels, glass cook top cleaner, scrub free oven cleaner, glass cleaner, toilet bowel cleaner, all-purpose cleaner, tissue paper, hand sanitizer.
• Toys and Board Games
• Bottled water

Unaccepted Items:
• Furniture
• Books
• Major Appliances
• Houseware- dishes, silverware, cups, baking dishes, and small appliances
• Expired Food
• Used car seats or strollers
• Bikes
• Medical supplies/ Medicine (over the counter or prescription)

With limited storage space, we are intentional about what we can accept. We prioritize new items to help build dignity for the families we serve. Thank you for understanding!

Chris C. McGill Dawn Ownbey
Executive Director Sr. Housing Manager &
Housing Program Administrator

01/07/2026

Dear CHASS Family, Friends, & Donors,
We are contacted regularly inquiring about our Shelter needs. The list below is not necessarily an immediate need, but a continued need. Should you find it in your heart to donate, we are always in need of the following:

-AA Batteries
-AAA Batteries
-Garbage Bags
-Dishwashing Sponges
-Liquid Dish Soap
-Paper Towels
-Paper Plates and Bowls
-Toilet Paper
-Plasticware (Forks, Spoons, & Knives)
-Disinfectant Cleaner
-Glass Cook Top Cleaner
-Scrub Free Oven Cleaner (Easy Off)
- Glass Cleaner
-Fabuloso Multi- Purpose Cleaner
-Heavy Duty Scrub
-Scrub Brush
-Toilet Bowel Plunger
-Toilet Bowl Brush
-Toilet Bowel Cleaner
-Lysol All-Purpose Cleaner
-Heavy Duty Scrub
- Cleaning Gloves

All donations are accepted at our main office at: 215 E. Spencer St.
Thank you in advance!

Our office will be closed on Thursday, January 1st, 2026 and Friday, January 2nd, 2026 for the New Year holiday. We will...
12/31/2025

Our office will be closed on Thursday, January 1st, 2026 and Friday, January 2nd, 2026 for the New Year holiday. We will reopen as scheduled on Monday, January 5th, 2026 at 8:30am.

Our staff and board would like to wish you all a safe and Happy New Year!

Any person seeking shelter or housing assistance should contact Foothills Housing Network at 540-724-6630.

Our office will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th through Friday, December 26th in observance of the Christmas holid...
12/23/2025

Our office will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th through Friday, December 26th in observance of the Christmas holiday. We will reopen as scheduled on Monday, December 29th at 8:30am.

CHASS's staff and board would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas!

CHASS - Culpeper Housing and Shelter Services gave over 25 Lunch Boxes from Subway to the Warming Shelter in Culpeper Vi...
12/14/2025

CHASS - Culpeper Housing and Shelter Services gave over 25 Lunch Boxes from Subway to the Warming Shelter in Culpeper Virginia today on Saturday, December 13th, 2025

CHASS’ Executive Director, staff, and Board of Directors would like to give a warm thank you and extend our gratitude to...
12/14/2025

CHASS’ Executive Director, staff, and Board of Directors would like to give a warm thank you and extend our gratitude to everyone that attended our Fundraiser Luncheon.

We would also like to give a huge thank you to our Board’s Vice President, Lisa Peacock, and the Fundraiser Committee for orchestrating this event.

We are grateful for your continued support and donations!

Address

215 E. Spencer Street
Culpeper, VA
22701

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15408257434

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