Inclement Weather Shelter

The City of Richmond has made additional significant investments—standing up a new 100-bed inclement weather shelter for single adult men and women and a new year-round 50 bed shelter for single adult men under the operation of The Salvation Army. 

Inclement Weather Shelter

1900 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23222

• The inclement weather (IWS) shelter operates from November 15 through April 15; this is NOT a year-round shelter.
• During the inclement weather season, the IWS is open from 5:00 PM-8:00 AM
• The IWS provides dinner and breakfast for shelter guests.
• Access to the shelter is on a first-come, first-served basis. 

50-Bed Year Round Men’s Shelter

1900 Chamberlayne, Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23222

• This shelter serves men–the greatest population of unsheltered individuals in the region
• Access to the shelter is facilitated through Homeward’s Homeless Connection Line. Men in need may contact 804-972-0813 to seek shelter and access to services and resources. This is the primary access point for the region’s network of homeless services and emergency homeless shelters.
• The men’s shelter is a year-round shelter.

Resources

• Homeless Services Contact Sheet flyer

Energy Assistance Resources

The Virginia Department of Social Services facilitates the Virginia Energy Assistance Program (EAP) which assists low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs. The EAP consists of four components: Fuel Assistance, Crisis Assistance, Cooling Assistance and Weatherization Assistance.

To be eligible for Fuel, Crisis or Cooling Assistance, households must have a heating or cooling expense and gross monthly income may not exceed 150 percent of the federal poverty level. Applications for fuel, crisis, and cooling assistance are accepted at the local departments of social services and can be submitted in-person, by mail (USPS), or by fax.