(HIP) HOMELESS INTERVENTION PROGRAM

The Homeless Intervention Program (HIP), authorized by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks to prevent the displacement of individuals and families from their homes as a result of eviction or foreclosure, assist homeless individuals and families in securing permanent housing, and provide training and educational components to ensure self-sufficiency. HIP offers financial counseling to lower income individuals and families who are experiencing a financial crisis and are at risk of homelessness or are currently homeless.

HIP counselors provide necessary counseling to allow families to obtain or maintain permanent housing. HIP is a temporary assistance that may be utilized by families experiencing a temporary and unavoidable financial crisis that is outside their control. Clients must have clearly demonstrated their capacity to be self-sufficient and willing to work cooperatively with the HIP housing counselors and staff to improve their financial situation. Eligible clients may receive either grants or loans for rent or mortgage payments, rental security deposits, and utility deposits.