City of Virginia Beach Resources for Utility Bills

Community Resources for Payment Assistance

​​The following resources are available to Virginia Beach residents in need of assistance paying a utility bill. You may also dial 2-1-1 for free information on available community services. When you dial 2-1-1, a trained professional will listen to your situation and suggest resources.

Water Assistance Program- 385-6700

The Water Assistance Program is provided by Virginia Beach Public Utilities to qualifying residents. Residents must meet the income threshold in order to qualify. Eligible residents can receive program assistance at a maximum of $300.00 once per fiscal year for a City Services Bill; and $250.00 for a plumbing repair. For more information, call the number provided.

 

H2O (Help To Others)- 543-8100

The H2O (Help To Others) program, administered​ by The Salvation Army, offers financial assistance to residents needing help with their City Services or HRSD bill. Residents must be able to demonstrate that a personal or family crisis has inhibited ability to pay utility bills. Eligible residents can receive program assistance one time in any twelve-month period in the amount of $250.00 or the balance due, whichever is less. For more information, call the number provided.​

Church of the Ascension​- 495-1886 Ext. 414

Church of the Holy Family​- 481-3492

Holy Spirit Catholic Church​- 468-3600 Ext. 111​

Human Warmth and Care​- 727-3331

Mission United (Assists Military Only)​- 858-7777

​St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church- 497-8330 Ext. 303

St. John the Apostle Catholic Church​- 426-2180 Ext. 9

Star of the Sea Catholic Church​- 428-3492/428-1244

The Stop Organization​- 858-1360

The Potter's House​- 428-7727

How to protect your Virtual Meeting from being Hijacked!

According to Wavy 10 a Zoom class between a local private school teacher and her students was hijacked and inappropriate material was shared with the class.  These types of incidents have appeared recently in many Zoom meeting settings across the country. 

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, many businesses have sent employees home to telework.  With telework; the meetings that would have typically been in person are now being hosted virtually through platforms such as Zoom.  With the increase in organizations using Zoom and other virtual platforms; The FBI recommends the following to protect your cybersecurity:

• Do not make meetings or classrooms public
• Do not share a link to a teleconference or classroom on social media
• Manage screen sharing options
• Use the updated version of any remote meeting application — including the newest version of Zoom, which was updated in January
• Ensure the organization’s telework policy addresses requirements for physical and information security

Victims of teleconference hijacking or other cyber-crimes should report it to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. If you receive a specific threat during a teleconference, report it to the FBI online or at (800) CALL-FBI.

VIRTUAL AND ONLINE EVENTS FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN

Looking for fun activities for your family to do while social distancing?  Please click the link below. 


https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/calendar/virtual-calendar/

Your Guide to Internet Service During Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Below is a link that has internet providers that are providing free internet services for the next 60 days if you meet the criteria.  

https://www.highspeedinternet.com/resources/internet-guide-during-coronavirus-outbreak

If  you already have internet service contact your current provider and see if they can offer any discounts during this time.

Now is also a good time to look at other companies you have service or contracts with and contact them to see if you can lower any of your other expenses.  This is a perfect opportunity to beef up your rainy day funds!