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CRHA is currently accepting applications for Crescent Halls and Public Housing
Questions about applications should be directed to (434) 326-4672 and all maintenance requests should be directed to (434) 227-2107
CRHA’s Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) is a multi-year work and saving program for families receiving CRHA housing assistance. Program participants work with a dedicated FSS Coordinator to set long and short-term goals that will increase their ability to earn a greater income and move towards self-sufficiency.
Set smart goals and identify strategies to meet them
Increase income and pursue goals over the multi-year program
Graduate with new skills, higher earnings, and a personal savings account
Participants of the FSS Program will gain a variety of benefits, including…
A referral to community resources like credit counseling, childcare, transportation assistance, continuing education, job training, and more
A dedicated FSS Coordinator who will partner with you, helping you identify and work towards your program goals
Every FSS participant has the opportunity to grow a personal savings account over the 5-year program. As a participant’s earned income increases throughout the program, their resulting rent increase is moved into a savings account. They can draw on their savings for job-related expenses throughout the multi-year program and then receive that savings in full upon program graduation. Some program participants have graduated with over $10,000 in their accounts.
To qualify for benefits, participants of the FSS Program must…
The CRHA FSS program is available to…
Public Housing (PH) Residents
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Participants
Residents of project-based rental assistance (PBRA) projects.
Any questions or interest in knowing more about your eligibility?
Contact Zoe Parakuo, CRHA’s FSS Coordinator at 434-906-1887 to set up an appointment