"It's great having your own home. It's total freedom."
Due to his paranoia, Jeff was homeless for 4 years. He would stay in a shelter or find a secluded spot to sleep, preferably a car. During the day Jeff would look for odd jobs to earn some extra cash. After participating in the A Place To Start (APTS), Jeff is now housed permanently in his own apartment.

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Virginia Individual Development Account (VIDA)

Yes, you can save. VIDA is a special matched savings program that enables individuals and families with children to save for homeownership, business or education.

Savers receive one-on-one credit and debt management counseling and attend financial literacy and asset specific training workshops (homeownership, business development or career planning).

Participation in VIDA ranges from 6 to 24 months depending on individual need. Savers must be able to contribute at least $25 per month into an account held at Wachovia or BB&T. Savers are also encouraged to use their tax refund or Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to grow savings faster.

For every $1 contributed by the saver it will be matched with $2. The maximum contribution by a saver is $2,000 which will be matched with $4,000 totaling $6,000 to be used towards the chosen asset.

Click here to view a listing of upcoming workshops in the Richmond and Petersburg areas.

Contact us in Richmond at 804-525-1941 or dstallings@virginiasupportivehousing.org. and in Petersburg at 804-722-0490 or ranthony@virginiasupportivehousing.org.

Directions for downloading the application:

Please fill out the Intake Form and Authorization of Release and mail or fax to:

Financial Foundations Richmond
P.O. Box 8585
Richmond, VA. 23225

Fax: 804-788-6827

OR

Financial Foundations Petersburg
P.O. Box 430
Petersburg, VA. 23804

Fax: 804-722-0491