Family Assistance

Emergency Financial Assistance

ALIVE! provides monetary assistance to residents of the City of Alexandria for rent, utilities, medical expenses, and other emergency needs. Family Assistance volunteers work with caseworkers and not directly with any individual clients. To receive assistance, clients must be referred by the City of Alexandria Department of Community & Human Services (DCHS) at 703-746-5700, an ALIVE! member congregation, or another social service agency. Referring organizations should complete the Family Assistance Referral Form.

Home Delivery of Food

Family Assistance home delivers food for the elderly, disabled, and single parents. To receive assistance, clients must be referred by the City of Alexandria Department of Community & Human Services (DCHS) at 703-746-5700, an ALIVE! member congregation, or another social service agency. Referring organizations should complete the Family Assistance Referral Form.

More Resources

Contact the City of Alexandria Office of Housing at 703-746-4611 for renter resources including affordable housing.

Contact Us

For more information, contact ALIVE! Family Assistance at familyassistance@alive-inc.org or 703-549-3692.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. To file a food program complaint of discrimination, access the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form.