Goochlandcares Inc

Food and clothing: GC operates a weekly food pantry that provides nutritional support for low-income clients. During 2024, 822 families received nearly 860,604 pounds of food, 91% of which was donated by the community.In addition, GC provided vouchers to the clothes closet thrift shop so that 1,580 low-income individuals including 493 children could access clothing and small household items at no charge.

Housing services: programs include critical home repairs to return clients' homes to safe conditions, emergency temporary housing, and emergency financial assistance for rent or mortgage or utilities in order to prevent homelessness. Home repairs include roof repairs or replacements, heating system repairs or replacements, wheelchair ramps, plumbing repairs, window and door repairs, septic system repairs and carpentry repairs. 89 homes of low-income Goochland families received repairs in 2024. Emergency financial assistance kept 68 families in their homes.

Case management, domestic violence assistance, literacy/GED tutoring: Domestic and sexual violence services assisted 72 individuals in 2024 through advocacy and safe housing.