Staunton Redevelopment & Housing Authority

08/25/2026

First-time homebuyers — this one's for you.

FREE Virginia Housing Homebuyer Education class
Saturday, October 3 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Augusta County Library, Fishersville
Breakfast and lunch provided

Credit, budgeting, lenders, inspections, closing — the whole process in one day, taught by local pros. Finish the class and you'll earn the certificate many down payment assistance programs require.

Space is limited to 30. Registration required: https://cvent.me/Yxn29A

Questions? Erik Govoni, Atlantic Union Bank — 540-438-6445

08/05/2026

The Food Pantry is open TODAY.

Wednesday, August 5 | 3:00 – 5:00 PM
100 Farrier Court, Staunton, VA 24401

Here's a look at what's on the shelves this month. No appointment needed — just come by and our team will help you get what you need.

Photos show a sample of what's available. Selection varies each month and items go as they go.

Neighbors helping neighbors. See you this afternoon.

08/03/2026

Interested in becoming a homeowner? Our community partners at Habitat for Humanity of Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro are accepting Homeownership Program applications now through August 31st (cutoff 5:00 PM).

The Staunton Redevelopment and Housing Authority is proud to help spread the word about local pathways to affordable homeownership. If you live or work in the Staunton–Augusta–Waynesboro area, this may be an opportunity worth exploring.

SAW Habitat's program provides an affordable mortgage to families who complete it, combining homebuyer education, 200 hours of "sweat equity," and community support. General qualifications include:

Live or work in the SAW area for at least one year
Household income at or below 80% of Area Median Income
Ability to make an affordable monthly mortgage payment
Have not owned a home in the last 2 years

Applications are available in English and Spanish and may be submitted by mail or dropped at the SAW ReStore (818 Greenville Ave). The window closes August 31st — don't wait!

Application details and link in the comments.

Send a message to learn more

07/29/2026

Mobile Market Update

Farrier Court residents — the Project GROWS Mobile Market will be visiting Farrier Court on Wednesday, August 12th from 2:30–3:00pm. Come by for fresh, local produce.

Pay what you can with the sliding scale, get up to 50% off with SNAP/EBT, and kids get free veggies every visit. WIC and Senior Vouchers accepted too.

Please note: there will be no market at Elizabeth Miller Gardens the week of August 10th. The EMG market will resume the following week, on Thursday, August 20th.

A big thank-you to our partners at Project GROWS for keeping fresh food accessible in our community.

07/24/2026

What a day!

Thank you to everyone who came out and made our Fun Day Event such a success! Between the backpack giveaway, great food, the waterslide, and face painting, it was a day full of smiles, community, and connection.

None of it would have been possible without our incredible partners and vendors. A heartfelt thank you to:

Lowe's Home Improvement & The Home Depot
Staunton Police Department
Staunton Fire and Rescue
Staunton City Schools
Blue Ridge Legal Services, Inc..
Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission
BRITE Bus Transit Service
Blue Ridge Community College - Virginia
Augusta Resources for Resilience, Opportunity, and Wellness- ARROW Project
Project GROWS
Central Shenandoah Health District (CSHD)
Wall Residences
Augusta Health
Sysco
Reddy Ice

Your generosity, time, and commitment to our residents and neighbors made this event something special. Days like this remind us what our community can accomplish when we come together.

To every family who joined us — thank you for spending the day with us. We can't wait to do it again!

07/14/2026

🎒 Back-to-School Made Easy — and FREE! 🎒

The SAW Style Clothing Closet is coming, and every student in Staunton, Waynesboro & Augusta County is invited! 👕👖👟

📅 Friday, August 7, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Wilson Middle School — 232 Hornet Rd, Fishersville, VA

Here's what your family will find:
✅ New and gently used clothing to shop — sizes 3T to Adult
✅ New socks and underwear for every student
✅ Local vendors sharing helpful community resources for students and families

No cost. No catch. Just neighbors helping neighbors send our kids back to school with confidence. 💙

Proudly offered in partnership with Staunton City Schools, Augusta County Public Schools, and Waynesboro Public Schools to support students and families across our community.

Let's start the school year off right! 🍎

Please share to help us spread the word! 🔁

07/08/2026

A meaningful day for housing in Staunton.

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine sat down with City of Staunton, VA – Government leaders and our team at the Staunton Redevelopment & Housing Authority to talk about the road ahead for affordable housing in our community — and to celebrate real progress.

Thanks to the leadership of Senator Kaine and Senator Mark Warner, Staunton secured $500,000 in federal Congressionally Directed Spending to help transform the former Dunsmore Business College on West Beverley Street into 15 affordable homes for seniors. Senator Kaine called it "a particularly good project" — and we couldn't agree more. This is historic adaptive reuse at its best: preserving a piece of Staunton's story while creating dignified, quality housing for our neighbors who need it most.

And we're not stopping there. We've submitted a new $1 million application to convert the former Covenant Community Church into 10 more units — five of them set aside for the veterans who served us all.

Senator Kaine was candid about the challenges ahead at the federal level, but he also pointed to real reason for hope: the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which stands to expand housing supply and strengthen the low-income housing tax credit that makes projects like ours possible.

Housing has moved from a top-ten concern to a top-three issue in communities everywhere. Here in Staunton, we're meeting that moment with partnership, persistence, and a belief that every person deserves a safe place to call home.

Grateful to Senator Kaine for coming to the Valley, to Mayor Michele Edwards, to City Council Member Alice Woods — Council's liaison to the SRHA — and to all of City leadership, and to every partner walking this road with us. 💙

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06/30/2026

🏡 Shopping for Your First Home?

The Staunton Redevelopment and Housing Authority is proud to partner with Atlantic Union Bank and Virginia Housing to bring our community a FREE Homebuyer Education Class — covering the entire journey from start to finish.

Whether you're just starting to dream or ready to take the leap, this class gives you the knowledge and confidence to move forward. You'll learn about:
✅ Personal finance & building a savings plan
✅ Understanding and improving your credit
✅ The role of the lender & the mortgage process
✅ Working with a real estate agent
✅ The home inspection
✅ What to expect on closing day

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (registration opens at 9:45)
📍 Augusta County Library, 1759 Jefferson Hwy, Fishersville, VA 22939

Attendees earn a homebuyer education certificate — a valuable step toward qualifying for many first-time buyer loan and down-payment assistance programs.

Presented by Erik Govoni, Atlantic Union Bank (NMLS # 1390160). Questions? Call 540-438-6445.

⚠️ Space is limited (30 seats) and registration is required.
👉 Sign up today at VirginiaHousing.com/FindAClass

At SRHA, we believe in work and dignity — and that opportunity should be within reach for every family in the Valley. Knowledge is the first step toward the keys. We hope to see you there. 💚🖤

06/25/2026

A new chapter for an old landmark in downtown Staunton. 🏛️

We're thrilled to share that the Dunsmore Building Senior Apartments has been awarded Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from Virginia Housing — the milestone that brings affordable senior housing in the heart of our city within reach.

The project will transform the historic building at 912 W. Beverley Street into 15 homes for older residents living on fixed incomes — preserving a piece of Staunton's history while giving our seniors a place to age in their community, close to the downtown they know and love.

A milestone like this is never the work of one organization. We're deeply grateful to Virginia Housing and its Board of Commissioners for their investment and confidence in this project, and to VCDC Virginia Community Development Corporation, whose guidance helped steer us through every step of getting here. We're also thankful to the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge and Augusta Health, whose early support helped make this possible from the very beginning.

To our partners and to this community — thank you. We can't wait to see what comes next.

06/18/2026

Applications for the Community Business Launch Grants are officially open!

Visit dhcd.virginia.gov/cbl to apply and access the program guidelines.

Applications close June 17, 2026.