Utility Financial Assistance

Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia, Inc. (CCEVA) provides financial assistance only for rent and mortgages and utility help for families facing unforeseen difficulties.  Additional documentation, such as proof of income, proof of identity, and a copy of the bill, are required to submit your application for financial assistance. Unfortunately, funding is very limited and CCEVA only helps several families each week who meet our eligibility criteria:

• Renter or Homeowner must physically occupy the property as his/her principal residence.
• The bill must be in Occupant’s name at the time of the request.
• The bill should not be delinquent more than 30 days at the time of application.
• The program cannot serve clients who were served within an 18 month period.
• The individual or family must be in a crisis beyond their control.
• Applicants must show the ability to maintain self-sufficiency after assistance is awarded.

All those referred through the hotline will meet one-on-one with a housing counselor to create a budget and determine if financial assistance criteria have been met and if funds are available. A referral is NOT a guarantee of financial assistance.