COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Community Resource Map

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If you click the “menu expand” icon in the top left corner, you can choose a resource category, select the place you’re looking for, and drive.

The categories are Food Assistance, Child Care, Health Services, Bay Transit Popular Locations, Clothing Assistance, and Little Free Libraries. Did we miss a location or category that you think would be helpful? Let us know, and we could add it!

How Can We Help You Guide

The Gloucester Resource Council is a network of human service organizations in Gloucester County that meets monthly to share ideas, information and resources.

This guide provides contact information to help people report abuse, ask for mental health help, seek housing or legal aid, find jobs, clothes and food, access disability services, acquire transportation, pursue personal improvement goals like learning to read, and much more. Access the How Can We Help You guide.

Gloucester Resource Council

Meetings

  • 9:30 a.m.

  • 1st Wednesday of every month

  • Zoom until further notice

  • Community Room
    Gloucester Main Library
    6920 Main Street
    Gloucester, VA 23061

Members

Gloucester Resource Council (GRC) participation is open to agencies, organizations, churches, and businesses, with community service functions within Gloucester County, and any citizen of Gloucester County. Each agency represented at a meeting shall be entitled to one vote although attendance by more than one person from any group shall be permitted.

Overview

The GRC is a network of human service organizations in Gloucester who meet monthly to share ideas, information, and resources.  Cooperative, inter-agency efforts are planned and initiated in an attempt to maximize community resources and minimize duplication of services.  

Vision:  The GRC will serve as the coordinating body for organizations with community service missions, to promote solutions for local concerns by utilizing and developing resources.

Mission:  The GRC, serving residents of Gloucester County, is a network of community resources gathered to identify gaps, promote agency services, encourage collaboration, and advocate for the needs of the community.

Responsibilities

The GRC promotes:

  • Collaborating and coordinating activities and services

  • Creating a stronger sense of community

  • Identifying needs and filling service gaps

  • Networking and information sharing

  • Volunteer development

Additional Information 

For more information on the GRC call (804) 693-5730. You can also access prior meeting minutes.

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Accomplishments and Successes 

  • 2016 VACo (Virginia Association of Counties Achievement) Recipient for the Community Needs Network

  • Assistance Brochure to provide quick access to resources across the county.

  • Census Complete Count Committee to increase participation in the 2020 Census.

  • Community Needs Network to address unmet needs in the community.

  • COVID-19 Response to reduce strain on families during remote learning through WIFI hubs and food distribution.

  • Gloucester United Emergency Shelter Team (GUEST) to engage a cohort of churches to support shelter needs.

  • GRC Facebook to provide ongoing information and connections.

  • Past Events: 

    • Poverty Simulation to sensitize providers to the realities faced by low-income households.

    • Celebrate Families – A Day of Free Family Events and Activities

    • Community EXPO

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer in Government

Gloucester County is very fortunate to have over 150 community members who volunteer to serve on various committees, councils, boards and commissions. These board appointed groups provide valuable advice, expertise, and direction to county officials.

Volunteer in our Schools

Studies have shown that children do better in school when their parents and community members are involved. Volunteers gain valuable experience, make new friends, and contribute to the community. Volunteers must complete criminal background checks.

Volunteer in our Community

If your organization needs volunteers or you want to get involved with community organizations, churches or nonprofits, this is the place to look. There are many opportunities for both adult and youth volunteers to make a difference in Gloucester County.

If you’d like to learn about where you can volunteer, send an e-mail to the Community Engagement and Public Information Department or call (804) 693-5730.