Our Services

Culpeper Housing and Shelter Services (CHASS) operates a 15 bed Emergency Homeless Shelter in Culpeper, VA. The shelter is for families and individuals who are literally homeless as a result of:

• Eviction
• Loss of home through fire
• Loss of employment
• Economic disparity
• Family/Medical emergency
• Other unforeseen circumstance

The emergency shelter houses up to 15 people in a group setting.  They share kitchens and common living area.  Families and individuals learn to get along and work together, many times offering help to one another to accomplish their goals.  The shelter provides a temporary place to stay while dealing with crisis issues.  It gives them the time to regain control of their lives and focus on residential stability.

Every shelter resident is provided a case manager.  Case management services include:

• Budget Counseling
• Housing Counseling
• Job Search Services
• Life Skills Training
• Referrals to local, state and federal resources
• Help with developing an individualized housing service plan

Prevention funds are provided to families and individuals who meet the requirements of the program and are facing homelessness in 14 days or less. The program is designed to divert clients from homelessness and if necessary provide financial assistance for back rent to keep them stably housed. Case management is provided on a monthly basis to help clients retain housing stability. This could include budget and housing counseling, developing a housing service plan or referrals to needed resources.

Culpeper Housing and Shelter Services helps provide homeless families and individuals the financial assistance to move into permanent housing with rapid re-housing funds. This assistance can be for a security deposit or first month’s rent to help them secure housing. Case management is provided on a monthly basis to help clients stay in stable housing. Case management could be budget and housing counseling, referrals to needed resources, and helping with employment opportunities.

Rapid Re-housing clients must be literally homeless to qualify for this program.

CHASS provides housing at below market rent for eligible families in need as follows:

• Ann Wingfield Common Apartments in Culpeper: In 2021, 33 existing units were renovated and 12 new units constructed. The project also included the addition of community and office space. For rental availability, please call 540-717-9142.
• Parkside Apartments in Culpeper: Construction will begin in the summer of 2024 on 37 new units and a community center and office space. It is anticipated that the affordable units will be ready for occupancy in late 2024. The site is on the western edge of Yowell Meadow Park. 
• CHASS owns and manages two 3-bedroom single family homes in Culpeper, for families in need.