Nottoway County, situated along the James River, comprises 316 square miles and includes 15,853 residents. The county was a crossroads in the state between the western “frontier” west of Richmond and Petersburg.
In 1850, the railroad came to Nottoway, forever shaping the history of the county. Crewe, one of the largest towns in the county, grew up around Robertson’s siding, a railroad switching yard built in the 1880s. The town’s boom lasted until recent years when declining tobacco demand, closing of various railroad lines, and other changes led many families to seek work in nearby Richmond. Nevertheless, visitors can still see the area’s rich railway history in the Crewe Railroad Museum and view beautiful homes in the town’s center, many built around the time of Robertson’s siding in the late 1800s.
Nottoway County raised several companies during the Civil War, one of which fought at the Battle of Gettysburg. The Nottoway company was at the front of Pickett’s Charge, and many Nottoway County residents lost their young men in the battle.
Today the area produces timber and other agricultural products. Fort Pickett, home to the Virginia National Guard, is located in Nottoway County.
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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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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 colin@letterpresscommunications.com. 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...
The request for volunteer assistance can also be submitted by calling 434-414-1188 (open 7 a.m. – 7p.m.) or by using this form: Need Intake Form for Farmville Cares
Volunteers to assist with grocery shopping and picking up medications, assist in finding rides to medical appointments, phone check-ins, and other necessary chores. Coordinated by the Interfaith Collective. Read more...
Light 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...
Provide comprehensive research assistance for active duty service members, veterans and their dependents/caregivers. Assistance may be related to financial needs, housing, transportation, legal, documents needed for development of claims for benefits, vehicle repair assistance, prescription assistance, childcare, mental health, medical, insurance needs, special needs for children or family members, etc. Connect service member to resource and assist with application process Read more...
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...
Piedmont Area Veterans Council and Community Resources (PAVC)-Employment Services
We assist Veterans from all periods of military service with enrollment for employment services from the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) at our Veteran Employment Lab. We work directly with our local Virginia Employment Commission’s: Veteran Employment Representatives (LVER’s) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Representatives (DVOP’s) for job referral, job training and job placement assistance. We also offer assistance with resume Read more...
Piedmont Area Veterans Council and Community Resources (PAVC)-Veterans Benefits
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...
The congregate nutrition site provides opportunities for socialization and recreation that may alleviate isolation and loneliness. We offer a hot lunch, transportation to and from cafes (one in each county and two in Prince Edward), educational and health learning opportunities, free flu shots, tai chi, matter of balance courses, nutritional counseling, crafts, special events, etc. Read more...
Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging - Non-emergency medical transportation
The 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...
Call to talk and schedule an appointment. 434-392-8483 or 434-391-1011
Help for pregnant and parenting women, men and their children . Our main office is at 1101 E.3rd street Farmville and we have satellite offices in Dilwyn, Appomattox and Amelia. Read more...
South Central Region Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs - Virginia Career Works
Visit any Virginia Career Works Center listed: Virginia Career Works South Boston Center-2506 Houghton Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592; Virginia Career Works Keysville Center-200 Daniel Road, Keysville, VA 23947 (Room 42F); Virginia Career Works Lake Country Center-111 East Danville Street, South Hill, VA 23970. Our website is www.VCWSouthCentral.com. Equal Opportunity Program/Employer Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Workforce services are connected for businesses and jobseekers and tailored to meet the needs of the regional economy. Our mission is to provide quality workforce development activities resulting in a skilled workforce that exceeds the needs of today’s employers and tomorrow’s job challenges. The Adult and Dislocated Worker programs can assist with Job Search/Placement, Interview Skills, Training, Supportive Services, Tuition Read more...
South Central Region Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Business Services - Virginia Career Works
Serving the Businesses in South Central by providing customized resources through a one stop approach. We discuss the needs of each individual business and customize services to meet the need. Read more...
South Central Region Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Out of School Youth Program - Virginia Career Works
Our mission is to inspire and assist our youth to overcome barriers, acknowledge their accomplishments, and create connections to be successful in continued education and the workforce. The Youth program can assist with Tutoring & Dropout Recovery, Alternative Educational Prep, Paid/Unpaid Work Experiences, Occupational Skills Training, Workforce Preparation Activities, Labor Market Information, Supportive Services, Adult Mentoring, Follow-up Services, Guidance and Read more...
Southside Center for Violence Prevention (Madeline’s House)
We offer temporary emergency shelter to those in imminent danger from domestic or sexual violence. Survivors of domestic violence who need help but do not need shelter are also served under Madeline’s House through community client support. Read more...
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...
To provide job training and long term supports for individuals with disabilities.Employment can occur in the community or in one of our business operations. The Recycling Center processes over 800 tons of cardboard, plastic, office paper, newspaper and electronics from businesses and citizens per year. Secure Document Destruction shreds confidential documents for businesses and citizens and recycles over 400 tons Read more...
STEPS, Inc. - Senior Community Services Employment Program (Title V)
The Title V Program places individuals over the age of 55 in employment training sites to gain employment skills. The goal of the program is to enable participants to learn employment skills to obtain unsubsidized employment. There are 25 slots available over a nine-county region. Participants are approved based on a “Most-In-Need” progress giving priority to individuals who have a Read more...
Virginia 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...
STEPS, Inc. - Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Out of School Youth Program
Contact for Amelia, Brunswick, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Halifax, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway, and Prince Edward counties is Monica McMillan, WIOA Youth Coordinator for STEPS, Inc. 434-390-5867. Equal Opportunity Program/Employer Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Our mission is to inspire and assist our youth to overcome barriers, acknowledge their accomplishments, and create connections to be successful in continued education and the workforce. The Youth program can assist with Tutoring & Dropout Recovery, Alternative Educational Prep, Paid/Unpaid Work Experiences, Occupational Skills Training, Workforce Preparation Activities, Labor Market Information, Supportive Services, Adult Mentoring, Follow-up Services, Guidance and Read more...
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...
When you take part in the Ticket to Work program, you can get help finding a job, vocational rehabilitation, or other support. We provide employment services and other support to beneficiaries with disabilities. If you’re an adult age 18 through 64, and you get disability benefits, you qualify for the Ticket to Work program. You can use the Ticket to Read more...
A 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...
Call (866) 534-5243, email pamd@vlas.org, apply online at http://vlas.org/get-legal-help/ways-to-apply/
Free legal representation and advice to low-income individuals and families with civil legal problems, in the areas of housing, health care, public benefits, domestic violence, family law, education, advance directives, and consumer law. Read more...
