Community Resources

We all need health care. You probably need help paying for it, too – and a good health insurance plan can help you prioritize your health without paying more than you need to. Making an informed decision on your health insurance can save you money and protect your physical, mental, and financial health –... More Info

Community Housing Partners, headquartered in Christiansburg, VA, provides quality-built, responsibly-managed, service-enriched homes for low-income individuals and families across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Building on a long-standing tradition of environmental, economic, and social responsibility, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit works with private and public partners to develop and preserve award-winning homes and neighborhoods that encourage community revitalization,... More Info

Phone: 540-382-2002

Camp Easterseals UCP is an overnight camp near Roanoke, Virginia for kids and adults with disabilities and special needs.

Phone: 540-777-7325

Friday Night Friends is a respite / recreational program designed specifically for those with special needs. FNF Roanoke is free and open to everyone through application and there is no age limit.

Phone: 540-890-1244

The IDA of the NRV provides programs for families who have members with intellectual challenges. The agency offers a variety of programs, many in collaboration with the local Special Olympics. Most are offered at a minimal cost and they offer scholarships for participants with special needs whenever possible.

Phone: 540-381-0310

The Interfaith Food Pantry (IFP) was founded to serve families of Blacksburg and McCoy. The IFP is run entirely by volunteers and all client needs are met through cash and food donations. The pantry is open five days a week and serves several hundred families a month.

Phone: 540-951-8134

Navigating Medicare‘s plans, benefits, and enrollments can be challenging and time consuming. As a Medicare resource center (Note: we do not sell or provide healthcare plans), MedicarePlans.com has made it our mission to tackle these complicated issues to empower those with the right to affordable healthcare.   Our new resource, reviewed by experts, helps... More Info

Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia create challenges for families throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. This online guide (click the “visit site” button below) will cover the cost of memory care in Virginia, financial assistance options for paying for memory care, free memory care resources in the state, and a directory of memory... More Info

Micah’s Backpack partners with 10 Blacksburg schools to provide direct food assistance for children from low-income families. Every Friday during the school year, the identified students receive a backpack filled with two breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners, snacks, juice and milk boxes, and an educational piece.

Phone: 540-951-8951

The Human Services Division keeps citizens, agencies and County government informed about services and programs, both public and private. Programs they administer include Alternative Community Programs, Children’s Services Act, and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.

Phone: 540-382-5776