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The First Lady's Office thanks and commends these business and community organizations for their support of military families. Placement on this page, however, does not necessarily constitute an endorsement from the First Lady, and all users of this site are encouraged to check references from anyone with whom they choose to do business or from whom they seek assistance.
Childcare
Smart Beginnings-South Hampton Roads
Parenting resources for children 0-5 and high-quality child care referrals in South Hampton Roads.
Contact: Elizabeth Williams
Lawn Care
Them Again Lawn Care-Hampton Roads
757-377-3604
Free estimate on any job and discount to all Military
Home Repair and Care
All Weather Heating and Air Conditioning-Petersburg
804-896-1219
Stony Point Construction Company, Inc.-Richmond
804-228-8077
Residential Construction specifically remodeling and additions.
Habitat for Humanity-Peninsula
First time homebuyer program and Home repair program
Contact: Janet V. Green
info@helphabitatforhumanity.org
757-596-5553 Ext. 3
703-369-6709
703-521-9890 ext. 103
Gundlach Plumbing and Heating-Richmond
Plumbing, heating, and cooling services in the Greater Richmond area.
804-288-1951
540-220-5912
Counseling Services
The James House Intervention/Prevention Services
Cost-free, confidential, support and education services for people in the Tri-cities area of Virginia who are affected by domestic violence.
Contact: Jane Clayborne
804-458-2704
804-228-8077
757-489-2551
Eagle Hill Equine Rescue-Culpeper
Equine Assisted Therapy and fun family visits to the farm to see the animals.
540-399-1982
Virginia Wounded Warrior Program-New River Valley
Provide Case Mgmt and Support to Veterans and their families in Region III. These provisions are toward TBI and PTSD/Injured Vets, etc... any service era...in coordination with our local New River Valley Community Services Board. Also provide support groups as well as community awareness.
Contact: Leanna Craig
lcraig@nrvcs.org
540-357-1113
Jewish Family Services - Richmond
Counseling and psychological assessments
Income based sliding scale fees
Contact: Amy Burman
804-282-5644 ext. 231
The Pregnancy Centers of Central Virginia
Free pregnancy counseling
Contact: Lindy Dimeo
540-727-0800
Keith Menchel Hypnosis-Richmond
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma (PTSD) relief services
Contact: Keith Menchel
804-677-4237
Children's Home Society of Virginia
Free confidential pregnancy and adoption counseling, also temporary in-home care for infants up to 90 days for families to prepare a safe, stable home.
Contact: Berkeley Whitley
540-226-0583
Family Recreation
ParadeRest
Helping dedicated communities work together to welcome home and express their gratitude to local military personnel, veterans, and their families through tickets to entertainment, arts, and sporting events. All tickets are free to military and their families.
Contact: Eric Bryant
eric@paraderestva.org
Great Wolf Lodge-Williamsburg
30% "Heroes Discount" for all military
757-345-7143
Eagle Hill Equine Rescue-Culpeper
Equine Assisted Therapy and fun family visits to the farm to see the animals.
540-399-1982
Family Services
804-355-5715
Valley Program for Aging Servicesm Inc.
Services to individuals 60 years of age and older to help them to remain living independently, including information and referral/assistance,and in-home and senior center services
Contact: Paul Lavigne
Operation Shower
Baby Showers for Military Moms-to-be
Contact: LeAnn Morrissey
Republican Women of Cheaspeake/Caring for America
Cooking, Errands Running, whatever the family might need please contact and will see if they can help.
Contact: Kimberlee Prosser
tjprosser@cox.net
757-482-1891
757-339-7232
866-270-9198
Provide no-cost commerial airline or specialility (private aircraft, air ambulance, or ground bus or rai) transportation for OIF-OEF injured and/or their adversely affected families needing travel for medical, recovery, or rehabilitation reasons.
703-931-6632
The Arc of Greater Prince William
For families of children with disabilities: autism support group, respite care, Parent's night out, educational workshops, childcare center, information, and referrals.
Contact: Jan Russell
jrussell@arcgpw.org
703-730-3124
Hospital Hospitality House
Since 1984, the Hospital Hospitality House (HHH) has been providing lodging and non-medical services for patients and families in medical crisis who due to distance, transportation, or financial concerns would not be able to obtain medical care. Our mission is to be the premier area provider of lodging and non-medical services that promote the healing process in a caring emotionally, supportive, home-like environment. Guests are referred to HHH by physicians, staff and/or social workers from our partner hospitals: VCU Health System/MCV Hospitals, McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Children’s Hospital, International Children’s Hospital, Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation Hospital, HealthSouth Medical Center, Virginia Treatment Center for Children, Retreat Hospital, and Kindred Hospital
Contact: Mary Maupai
(804) 828-6901
Grants and General Assistance
757-806-6150
804-343-5507
804-549-5664
804-934-1947
Health and Nutrition
The Queen of Health
Nutrition counseling, health education classes, healthy cooking classes, and nutrition tips.
804-323-3222
Sherry Roberts, Transitions Lifestyles System Coach - Fort Lee
Provides a simple, complete approach to weight management
804-720-0064
Therapeutic Mobile Massage-Petersburg
804-930-7744
Information Technology
Virginia Systems, Inc.-Manassas
Fix or repair any IT problem including cable, FIOS, or DSL.
Contact: Col. Desi Arnaiz
desi@vasi.com
703-330-8268
Data Network Services, Inc.
Computer support to families experiencing problems, especially with email used for communicating with deployed family members.
Contact:David Campbell
804-359-1633
Legal
804-775-1191
Education
Virginia Advisory Council on Military Education (VA ACME)
Michael Midura - National Military Manager - Strayer University
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE in collaboration with a number of military authorities, provides resources concerning children of mobilized military personnel for families and educators. The Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunitu for Military Children was formed to assist in easing the transition of the children of military families into school as a result of frequent moves and deployment of their parents. The Compact addresses such issues as the timely enrollment of children of military families, proper placement, on-time graduation and other issues affecting the children of military families. Please contact the Department of Education with any questions or concerns about the educational experience of military children in the Commonwealth.
804-765-3813
757-322-2679
Literacy for Life-Williamsburg
Offers free tutoring in reading, writing, meth, GED prep, and ESOL for adults who live or work in the Williamsburg, James City County, or upper York County area.
Contact: Joan Peterson
jpeterson@wm.edu
757-221-3325
George Mason Office of Military Services
Assist veterans, active duty, guardsman, and reservists in marking a successful transition into the university community. Also assist in the process of utilizing DOD and VA educational benefits and understanding the university admission process.
Contact: Jennifer Connors
jconnor3@gmu.edu
Pro Train
We work closely with military families in Hampton Roads to provide benefits information to include the myCAA program for military spouses. We represent Old Dominion University, Norfolk State and Tidewater Community College.
Contact: Gary Vroenen
951-533-8869
Just for Kids
757-705-8230
Other Services
615-293-4702
757-559-1747
Virginia Living TV
Willing to do public announcements on the air of needs for Military Families. Also, willing the list the skills of those looking for jobs and match them with businesses in the community. We do a TV show called Valiant Virginians that features people who have served in the military and are now serving the community.
Contact: Nina May
nanamay9@mac.com
703-790-0763
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