Fairfax County Office to Prevent and End Homelessness

09/30/2021

On Tuesday, Sept. 28, the Fairfax County Health Department will began providing booster shots of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to individuals who meet new CDC guidelines for a booster dose.
Have questions? Read about:
✅ Who is eligible for an additional booster dose now?
✅ What if I received another brand of vaccine?
✅ Where can I get the booster vaccine now? Do I need to bring anything with me?
Link: https://bit.ly/3AOZLOm

On Tuesday, Sept. 28, the Fairfax County Health Department will began providing booster shots of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to individuals who meet new CDC guidelines for a booster dose.
Have questions? Read about:
✅ Who is eligible for an additional booster dose now?
✅ What if I received another brand of vaccine?
✅ Where can I get the booster vaccine now? Do I need to bring anything with me?
Link: https://bit.ly/3AOZLOm

09/28/2021

FCRHA Earns Nationwide Honor for Community Development Initiative in Lee District

Congratulations to the Fairfax County Redevelopment Housing Authority (FCRHA)! Recently, the FCRHA was recognized for the acquisition and initial renovation of the soon to be renamed Lee District Community Center and awarded the 2021 Community Development Award of Excellence from NACCED. Details: https://www.fcrha.org/post/fcrha-earns-nationwide-honor-for-community-development-initiative-in-lee-district

The National Association for County, Community, and Economic Development (NACCED) has awarded the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) with its 2021 Community Development Award of Excellence for the acquisition and initial renovation of the soon to be renamed Lee District Commu...

09/27/2021

ATTENTION HOUSING DEVELOPERS: Applications for local funding for affordable housing development projects intending to compete for 9% tax credits must be received by Friday, October 1. Fairfax County has announced more than $18.7 million in available funds. Details at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/.../deve.../fundingavailability

ATTENTION HOUSING DEVELOPERS: Applications for local funding for affordable housing development projects intending to compete for 9% tax credits must be received by Friday, October 1. Fairfax County has announced more than $18.7 million in available funds. Details at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/.../deve.../fundingavailability

09/24/2021

Personal property taxes — better known as car taxes — are due on Tuesday, Oct. 5. Bills were mailed this summer and there are many convenient ways to pay.
Learn about:
✅ Ways to pay (including online)
✅ Understanding your car tax
✅ Tax relief
Details: https://bit.ly/3CHQng5

Personal property taxes — better known as car taxes — are due on Tuesday, Oct. 5. Bills were mailed this summer and there are many convenient ways to pay.
Learn about:
✅ Ways to pay (including online)
✅ Understanding your car tax
✅ Tax relief
Details: https://bit.ly/3CHQng5

09/23/2021

FCRHA Earns Nationwide Honor for Community Development Initiative in Lee District

The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) has been awarded the 2021 Community Development Award of Excellence for the acquisition and initial renovation of the soon to be renamed Lee District Community Center! Details at: https://www.fcrha.org/post/fcrha-earns-nationwide-honor-for-community-development-initiative-in-lee-district

The National Association for County, Community, and Economic Development (NACCED) has awarded the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) with its 2021 Community Development Award of Excellence for the acquisition and initial renovation of the soon to be renamed Lee District Commu...

09/20/2021

Need tips for talking to your kids about natural disasters? Visit www.ready.gov/kids/parents

Need tips for talking to your kids about natural disasters? Visit www.ready.gov/kids/parents

09/17/2021

We invite you to share your input as we continue to develop the Countywide Strategic Plan. This fourth community survey will close Sept. 24. Details: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/strategicplan/community-survey

We invite you to share your input as we continue to develop the Countywide Strategic Plan. This fourth community survey will close Sept. 24. Details: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/strategicplan/community-survey

09/16/2021

Early voting for the Virginia governor’s race starts Friday, Sept. 17. Three sites will be open to cast your ballot that day, as well as on Saturday, Sept. 18.
📍 Find locations and hours:
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/early-voting-begins-sept-17-nov-2-general-election

Early voting for the Virginia governor’s race starts Friday, Sept. 17. Three sites will be open to cast your ballot that day, as well as on Saturday, Sept. 18.
📍 Find locations and hours:
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/early-voting-begins-sept-17-nov-2-general-election

09/15/2021

Annual CoC Membership Invitation and Survey:

The CoC (Continuum of Care) strives to ensure that the membership and participation includes a diverse and broad representation of all the necessary voices needed to accomplish the goal of making homelessness rare, brief, and one time. This annual invitation is open to any organization or individual connected to Fairfax County that is interested in preventing and ending homelessness in our community.

If you joined the CoC within the past year, please complete this survey so we can learn more about you: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9TXV27G

To learn more about the CoC, visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/homeless/coccommittee

Annual CoC Membership Invitation and Survey:

The CoC (Continuum of Care) strives to ensure that the membership and participation includes a diverse and broad representation of all the necessary voices needed to accomplish the goal of making homelessness rare, brief, and one time. This annual invitation is open to any organization or individual connected to Fairfax County that is interested in preventing and ending homelessness in our community.

If you joined the CoC within the past year, please complete this survey so we can learn more about you: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9TXV27G

To learn more about the CoC, visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/homeless/coccommittee

09/13/2021

To Affordable Housing Developers: Deadline for Amazon REACH funding extended to Sept. 17. Submit your proposals for up to $3.75 million or $5 million per project – depending on the number of units with in the project scope. Details at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/housing/development/fundingavailability.

To Affordable Housing Developers: Deadline for Amazon REACH funding extended to Sept. 17. Submit your proposals for up to $3.75 million or $5 million per project – depending on the number of units with in the project scope. Details at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/housing/development/fundingavailability.

09/13/2021

Emergencies can happen anytime, and less than half of American families have a communication plan. Plan ahead: www.ready.gov/kids/make-a-plan

Emergencies can happen anytime, and less than half of American families have a communication plan. Plan ahead: www.ready.gov/kids/make-a-plan

09/11/2021

Reminder: Free Webinar at 11 a.m. today!

The housing market can change quickly in Northern Virginia! Sign up today's Saturday’s webinar and get smart on what is currently happening in our area before you buy your first home https://www.novahousingexpo.org/virtworkshops.html

Reminder: Free Webinar at 11 a.m. today!

The housing market can change quickly in Northern Virginia! Sign up today's Saturday’s webinar and get smart on what is currently happening in our area before you buy your first home https://www.novahousingexpo.org/virtworkshops.html

09/10/2021

Stuff the Bus - Tomorrow!

The food insecurity rate in Fairfax County has grown during the COVID-19 pandemic – from 5.8% in 2019 to 7.4% today. Fight hunger in our neighborhoods by helping us Stuff the Bus, tomorrow, Sat, Sept 11. For times, locations, and most needed items, visit http://bit.ly/FfxStufftheBus. #FFXStufftheBus #FFXstrong

Stuff the Bus - Tomorrow!

The food insecurity rate in Fairfax County has grown during the COVID-19 pandemic – from 5.8% in 2019 to 7.4% today. Fight hunger in our neighborhoods by helping us Stuff the Bus, tomorrow, Sat, Sept 11. For times, locations, and most needed items, visit http://bit.ly/FfxStufftheBus. #FFXStufftheBus #FFXstrong

09/09/2021

Check out the September 2021 Fairfax County's Office to Prevent and End Homelessness Newsletter at: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/housing/news/2021/fairfax-falls-church-community-partnership-prevent-and-end-homelessness-newsletter-sept-2021

Check out the September 2021 Fairfax County's Office to Prevent and End Homelessness Newsletter at: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/housing/news/2021/fairfax-falls-church-community-partnership-prevent-and-end-homelessness-newsletter-sept-2021

09/08/2021

Fight hunger in our community! Join us on Sept 11 to Stuff the Bus at 21 locations in Fairfax County. Learn more at http://bit.ly/FfxStufftheBus #FFXStufftheBus #FFXstrong

09/06/2021

Make sure your emergency kit is ready to go in case you need evacuate. Include:
- Enough food and water to last several days.
- Medication, face masks and disinfectant for everyone in your
household.
- Pet supplies.

For more information, visit: www.ready.gov/kit

Make sure your emergency kit is ready to go in case you need evacuate. Include:
- Enough food and water to last several days.
- Medication, face masks and disinfectant for everyone in your
household.
- Pet supplies.

For more information, visit: www.ready.gov/kit

09/06/2021

Happy Labor Day! We hope you have a safe and wonderful Labor Day!

Happy Labor Day! We hope you have a safe and wonderful Labor Day!

09/03/2021

Available for Public Comment: Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for FY 2021

Available for Public Comment Now Through September 17: Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for FY 2021, which evaluates the County’s use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program funds. Details at: https://www.fcrha.org/post/available-for-public-comment-consolidated-annual-performance-and-evaluation-report-for-fy-2021

The Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has prepared a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021. The FY 2021 CAPER evaluates the County’s use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (H...

09/03/2021

09/02/2021

The Office to Prevent and End Homelessness is requesting applications for the $1,232,634 of new funding available through the HUD Continuum of Care Program funding competition. Interested applicants can visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/homeless/continuum-care for more information

The Office to Prevent and End Homelessness is requesting applications for the $1,232,634 of new funding available through the HUD Continuum of Care Program funding competition. Interested applicants can visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/homeless/continuum-care for more information

09/01/2021

Mark your calendar! Help feed hungry families in Fairfax by donating to Stuff the Bus on Sept 11 and Oct 9. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/FfxStufftheBus #FFXStufftheBus #FFXstrong

Mark your calendar! Help feed hungry families in Fairfax by donating to Stuff the Bus on Sept 11 and Oct 9. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/FfxStufftheBus #FFXStufftheBus #FFXstrong

08/31/2021

Remnants of Hurricane Ida to Bring Heavy Rain and Flood Threats; 8 Ways You Can Prepare

Details: https://bit.ly/3mP98ti

Remnants of Hurricane Ida to Bring Heavy Rain and Flood Threats; 8 Ways You Can Prepare

Details: https://bit.ly/3mP98ti

08/31/2021

Dollars and Dirt: Fairfax County’s Investment in Affordable Housing

Among the ongoing housing struggles and economic impacts of COVID-19, a Washington Business Journal article “Building Immunity: How affordable housing funding was protected from the effects of Covid” highlights the work that both affordable housing developers and local jurisdictions are undertaking to maintain progress in affordable housing development. Details: https://www.fcrha.org/post/dollars-and-dirt-fairfax-county-s-investment-in-affordable-housing

In the article entitled “Building Immunity: How affordable housing funding was protected from the effects of Covid” the Washington Business Journal shared a regional view of what the area’s jurisdictions are doing to keep progress moving towards solving the region’s affordable housing challe...

08/26/2021

The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority has issued the first six Emergency Housing Vouchers made available through the American Rescue Plan Act. The vouchers provide tenant-based rental assistance to individuals and families that are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless; or who are fleeing violent or dangerous circumstances such as domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking. Details: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/housing/news/2021/federal-emergency-vouchers

The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority has issued the first six Emergency Housing Vouchers made available through the American Rescue Plan Act. The vouchers provide tenant-based rental assistance to individuals and families that are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless; or who are fleeing violent or dangerous circumstances such as domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking. Details: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/housing/news/2021/federal-emergency-vouchers

08/26/2021

FCRHA Participates in Unique Analysis of Housing and Health

Recently, the FCRHA joined with George Mason University to examine the perceptions of overall health and the ability to access health services of Fairfax County households receiving federal housing assistance. The published research – “Subsidized Housing and Health: An Exploratory Study Examining Resident Perspectives on Community Health and Access to Care”– pointed out that while housing plays an important determinant in health outcomes, there are still few studies that have analyzed the health of individuals who receive federal housing assistance. Details at: https://www.fcrha.org/post/fcrha-participates-in-unique-analysis-of-housing-and-health

As the preeminent provider of affordable housing in Fairfax County, the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) strongly believes in the importance of safe, stable, and affordable housing and the impact it has on the lives of individuals across the income spectrum. It serves as a....

08/24/2021

2021 “Out of Reach Report” Highlights Need for Affordable Housing

Did you know that $33.94 is the hourly wage necessary to afford a 2-bedroom apartment at a fair market rent – or $70,600 per year? The National Low Income Housing Coalition’s Out of Reach report has called attention to the gap which exists between actual wages and what people need to afford rent. Details: https://www.fcrha.org/post/2021-out-of-reach-report-highlights-need-for-affordable-housing

Since 1989, the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s Out of Reach report has called attention to the gap which exists between actual wages and what people need to afford rent. The Coalition’s 2021 report shows that the 2021 National Housing Wage is $24.90 per hour for a modest two-bedroom ren...

08/23/2021

Learn About a Free Training Series to Prepare for Career in Healthcare

Don't miss your chance to attend the last online information session on the free Avenues Career Training program tomorrow at 1 p.m. The free 8-week program will prepare you for a career in the healthcare industry. Learn more at: https://www.fcrha.org/post/learn-about-a-free-training-series-to-prepare-for-career-in-healthcare

Are you interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare industry? The Avenues to Career Training program (ACT) offers a free 8-week training series to prepare participants to pursue a medical certification program and enter a career field with a strong labor market demand. During the 8-week course...

08/20/2021

Fight hunger in our community! Join us on Sept 11 and Oct 9 to Stuff the Bus at 21 locations in Fairfax County. Learn more at http://bit.ly/FfxStufftheBus #FFXStufftheBus #FFXstrong

Fight hunger in our community! Join us on Sept 11 and Oct 9 to Stuff the Bus at 21 locations in Fairfax County. Learn more at http://bit.ly/FfxStufftheBus #FFXStufftheBus #FFXstrong

08/20/2021

Got TOPS? County program provides subsidized transportation options for seniors, people w/ disabilities, and income-eligible residents. #gottops #FairfaxTOPS To apply to TOPS, visit http://bit.ly/NCStransportation.

Got TOPS? County program provides subsidized transportation options for seniors, people w/ disabilities, and income-eligible residents. #gottops #FairfaxTOPS To apply to TOPS, visit http://bit.ly/NCStransportation.