FEDERAL RESOURCES
The federal government's chaotic and damaging actions are doing immense damage to our community, our Commonwealth, and our country. For those directly impacted, I have compiled resources that may be helpful to you in these tough times. If you cannot find a resource below that addresses your needs, please email my office at DelALopez@House.Virginia.gov.​
RESOURCES FOR WORKERS
Local Resources Hubs for Federal Employees and Contractors
Arlington County Federal Employee and Contractor Assistance Hub
City of Alexandria Federal Employee and Contractor Assistance Hub
Applying for Unemployment
Virginia Employment Commission Site for Federal Employees
Finding a New Job
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Reemployment and Transition Programs
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Federal Employee Resources
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Civil Service Strong has in-depth information on understanding your rights as a federal employee, how to navigate changing policies, and how to safeguard your career.​​
IMMIGRATION RESOURCES
The Immigration Advocates Network is a useful resource for both those seeking help or insights, as well as people looking to help others via volunteering opportunities. This is a powerful tool in uncertain times such as these. Click here to visit their website.
The "Know Your Rights" resource is available in 7 languages and has instructions on what to do if ICE approaches you. The information pertains to all people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, and can be found here.
Deportation Defense Manual by Make the Road NY is a wonderful mega-resource, and can be found here.
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If you or a loved one are in need of legal services, the Virginia Poverty Law Center maintains VALegalAid.org. In addition to general legal resources on many topics, including immigration, it has a directory of legal aid organizations and attorneys.
GENERAL RESOURCES
Health Care Resources
Virginia Health Benefit Exchange
Virginia Medicaid Program: Apply through your local Department of Social Services agency, you can find that here
Neighborhood Health (Federally Qualified Health Center that takes patients on a sliding fee scale)
Arlington Free Clinic (Provides Free/Low Cost Health Care Options)
VHC Outpatient Clinic (Arlington Residents can be seen for just $37 a visit, plus the cost of any additional tests)
Arlington County Public Health Clinics
City of Alexandria Clinical Health Services
Family Services Assistance
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
Arlington County Child Care Resources
City of Alexandria Child Care Assistance Resources
Housing and Rental Assistance Agencies
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
Arlington County Housing Assistance Resources
City of Alexandria Office of Housing - For information on options such as home loan forbearance, payment deferral, and preventing an eviction or a foreclosure, call the City’s Office of Housing at 703.746.4990.
Other Resources
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Virginia Department of Social Services
Arlington County Department of Human Services
City of Alexandria Department of Community & Human Services
Arlington County Child and Family Services
Local Community Organizations
Capital Area Food Bank (partners with local food banks)
Northern Virginia Family Service
ALIVE! (Food Bank in Alexandria)
CONTACTING OUR FEDERAL DELEGATION
Click the links below for information on how to contact each member of the 3rd District's Federal Delegation about federal programs or to make your voice heard on a pressing policy topic.
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Additional Federal Delegation Resources
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Congressman Beyer's whistleblower tip line can be found here​