Prince William Nonprofits Get Additional $1M In CARES Act Funding

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA — Prince William County is partnering with the Human Services Alliance of Greater Prince William on distributing more than $1 million of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funds to 12 nonprofit groups in the county. The groups provide support to families in the community who are struggling due to the pandemic.

The new funding is in addition to the $950,000 in funding the alliance received from Prince William County via its allocation of CARES Act money. The first round of funding was used to provide financial support to 14 nonprofit organizations across Prince William County that provide resources and services to the community.

The 12 groups that received CARES Act funding in the latest round are:

• Debre Medhanit Eyesus Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church received $50,000 to provide the underserved African immigrant community with rent and utility assistance, access to healthcare appointments, childcare cost subsidies and employment assistance.
• New Creatures in Christ Ministries, Inc. received $100,000 to provide rent, childcare, emergency housing assistance and other unmet needs to those impacted by COVID-19.
• Formed Families Forward received $75,000 to provide respite care and childcare for families with developmentally and intellectually disabled children.
• Northern Virginia Family Service received $55,000 to provide childcare and educational support for children who live within the SERVE Family Shelter during the school year and are engaged in virtual learning while their parents work during the day.
• Unity in the Community Inc. received $50,000 to provide rental assistance to families in need.
• Carried to Full Term received $50,000 to cover the cost of housing and utilities, cleaning supplies, personal protective equipment, emergency housing, clothing, educational fees, transportation assistance, legal support to cover family court fees, mental and behavioral support for mothers needing child care coverage, counseling and longer-term mental health services.
• Arc of Greater Prince William/INSIGHT, Inc. received $120,000 to provide personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies for residential and learning facilities.
• Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Children’s Intervention Services received $50,000 to assist those in need with covering rent and utility payments.
• Legal Services of Northern Virginia received $50,000 to provide legal counsel and representation in eviction cases for households impacted by COVID-19.
• Kuma Foundation received $150,000 to provide utility and employment assistance.
• Potomac Valley Church of Christ received $150,000 to provide rent, mortgage and utility assistance.
• First Home Alliance received $150,000 to provide housing, counseling and assistance with rent and mortgage payments.