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Buckingham County is a rural county in the heart of central Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the county had 17,146 residents living within 584 square miles. Most of the county consists of privately owned farmland.
The county was incorporated in 1761 and split off at that time from Albemarle County. The borders of the county changed over the following century until they were finally settled in 1860. The original courthouse was designed by Thomas Jefferson, but fire destroyed it in 1869. Although the county’s early records were lost in the fire, many families in the area still live on land their ancestors cultivated and can trace their roots to the Colonial period.
General Robert E. Lee and the Confederate Army marched through Buckingham County on the way to Appomattox Court House, where they eventually surrendered to the Union Army. The cemetery at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Buckingham County bears a marker remembering 45 soldiers from both armies who died en route and were buried in the churchyard.
Agriculture has remained Buckingham’s primary industry for over three centuries. First, plantations worked by slaves grew tobacco in the rich clay soil. As the soil became depleted, mixed farms and hardwood plantings replaced tobacco. Today many tracts of land are owned by Westvaco, a lumber company, and planted with loblolly pine and mixed forests for the paper industry.
Services in Buckingham County
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During this time of uncertainty (and always) we are just a phone call away. Call our free 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 to speak confidentially with master’s-level care consultants for decision-making support, crisis assistance and education on issues families face every day. Please check our website, alz.org/seva, for details on support group meetings and other events. Also, for caregiving tips during this time, please click here: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Tips for Dementia Caregivers
Caregiver support groups, early stage programs, education programs, and most in-person community-based events or meetings have transitioned to virtual settings led by staff and volunteers. To learn more about the virtual programs offered, please visit the Alzheimer’s Association Community Resource Finder. There are other ways that you can stay connected to resources on demand through: AlzConnected: Message boards for those living Read more... -
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Free WiFi outside each library building in Buckingham and Farmville, online resources including: free downloads of e-books, audio books, movies, and music for all ages. Read more...
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Mental Health Directory This is a volunteer maintained database. We don’t make any claims of qualifications of those listed. If you would like to be listed as a provider, please email mross@crossroadscsb.org. CRISIS – 24 Hour Help LOCAL RESOURCES: Crossroads Community Services Board Amelia, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Lunenburg, Nottoway, and Prince Edward Phone: 1-800-548-1688 (Hotline) Centra Southside Covid-19 Phone: 434-200-1225 (Hotline) NON-LOCAL Read more...
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Services for mental health, substance abuse, and Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services Read more...
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VerifiedLight of Christ (LOC) Family Services is solution-focused and seek to reduce recidivism, help to mend broken families, increase safer communities and help individuals released from incarceration develop core skills. The service areas include the following: Amelia, Appomattox, Buckingham, Charlotte Courthouse, Cumberland, Dillwyn, Lunenburg, Nottoway, and Prince Edward. LOC Family Services focuses on medium to high-risk men, women, and children. Read more...
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Enables Veteran advocates, service providers, Veterans and stakeholders to convene and have a voice in identifying their community goals and work to resolve issues at the local level to improve service delivery for Veterans, families, caregivers, and survivors. VA leaders have begun participating more actively in community-based efforts to maximize the collective impact of local services, stakeholders, and federal/state agencies Read more...
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Accredited American Legion Veteran Service Officers (VSO’s) specially trained to provide expert assistance, free of charge, to veterans and their families/caregiver for the application of VA disability compensation and pension, education, employment, home loans guarantee, enrollment into VA Healthcare, CHAMPVA, application for VA caregiver program, CRSC payment, etc. We will also educate veterans about TSGLI, SCAADL and the IDES process. Read more...
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To learn more please call 434-394-3001 or email us at info@piedmonthabitat.org
Piedmont Habitat partners with individuals, churches, businesses, civic organizations, government, schools, and other nonprofits to help build homes and repair homes. We serve those in need of safe, decent, affordable housing in the counties of Prince Edward, Buckingham, Cumberland, Charlotte, and Nelson. Applicants are considered who have a demonstrated need for an improved housing situation, the ability to pay an Read more... -
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To learn more please call 434-394-3001 or email us at info@piedmonthabitat.org
Piedmont Habitat partners with individuals, churches, businesses, civic organizations, government, schools, and other nonprofits to help build homes and repair homes. We serve those in need of safe, decent, affordable housing in the counties of Prince Edward, Buckingham, Cumberland, Charlotte, and Nelson. Applicants are considered who have a demonstrated need for an improved housing situation, the ability to pay an Read more... -
VerifiedThe purpose of this program is to keep seniors in their homes with access to and from any medical-related appointments. Read more...
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VerifiedThe purpose of this program is to keep seniors in their homes with access to nutritionally-balanced meals. Five frozen meals in one box are delivered once a week to each client. The driver not only delivers meals, but assesses the clients, inquires about their health, distributes information on Medicare scams, etc. Read more...
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The first contact should be made by telephone to complete the initial screening to determine eligibility. A pledge cannot be made before the individual’s Intake Appointment with the Energy Share Case Manager. Pledge documentation is processed online authorizing payments to power companies, oil/propane or wood vendors.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Individuals are required to be over the age of 60 or have a Disconnection Notice from their power company. CONTACT: Michele Childress, Energy Share Case Manager, 225 Industrial Park Road, Farmville, VA 23901, 434-315-5909 Ext. 203. Read more... -
VerifiedVirginia Homeless Solutions Program (VHSP) provides three lines of service: Prevention Services: Clients must provide an unlawful detainer, be a renter and meet income/limited asset requirements. With legal action pending and eviction being imminent, STEPS shall intervene on behalf of the clients to pay rental arrears or schedule a payment plan with the landlord.Shelter Services: Clients must be literally homeless Read more...
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VerifiedTo provide training and employment opportunities to VIEW clients who are experiencing difficulties securing and keeping jobs. Read more...
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Applying for Head Start and Early Start happens all year. Our annual enrollment period begins in February and runs through July. We begin accepting children in May for the school year that begins in August. Once a school is full to capacity we maintain a wait list. Applications are available at STEPS Corporate Offices, Appomattox Primary School, Cumberland Elementary, Nottoway Primary, and Charlotte, Amelia, Lunenburg and Prince Edward Head Start locations. Taneha Terry our Intake & Data specialist is the primary point of contact and can be reached at 434-315-5909 ext. 24 or via email tterry@steps-inc.org.
We provide education-based early interventions for 296 children & families to increase self-sufficiency and school readiness. Compliant with HS Program Performance Standard 1302.14 and weighs prioritization of participants based on community needs, family income, whether the child is homeless, whether the child is in foster care, the child’s age, whether the child is eligible for special education services, or early Read more... -
VerifiedA culture of readership for all Virginia’s children regardless of circumstances. Each year we bring the best of the best in children’s literature to the campus of Longwood University, and we keep it free to you. Books, online book clubs, online author Q & A’s, reading lists are available. Read more...