Originating from planning programs in housing and human services, NVRC maintains a variety of databases of "helping resources" available to residents of Northern Virginia.  Information includes agency, service and contact data, and in many cases, additional details about area served, eligibility requirements, and more.

Currently available are the following printed and/or electronic resources:

Affordable Housing Lists
Local northern Virginia jurisdictions compile and publish affordable and accessible housing and apartment rental lists.
Affordable Housing Lists

HIV Resources Project
The HIV Resources Project exists to help persons living with HIV/AIDS and their caregivers in suburban Virginia identify appropriate housing options and supportive services
HIV Resources Project

Homeless Shelter Lists
NVRC maintains and updates the homeless shelter list for both northern Virginia and suburban Virginia.  In addition, during the winter months when low temperatures pose a greater risk for homeless people living outdoors, additional sheltering resources are available for the "winter" season.
Homeless Shelter Lists

Housing Choice Voucher Program
Housing Choice vouchers are rent subsidies formerly known as Section 8 vouchers. Vouchers are funded by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and are available in urban and suburban cities and counties.
Housing Choice Voucher Program

Information and Referral
Information and Referral can help you identify organizations that provide critical helping services within your community. I&R is a quick, free, and confidential service, usually provided by telephone.
Information and Referral

Quick Guide
The Northern Virginia Quick Guide is a pocket index to the most frequently-sought human services in Northern Virginia and is available in print or online.
Quick Guide