Announcing a new grocery benefit program for eligible school-aged children!
The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS), in collaboration with the
U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service, has launched
Virginia SUN Bucks.
Qualifying families will receive a one-time $120 per-child benefit.
Please visit www.VirginiaSunBucks.com for more information about eligibility, how to apply, frequently asked questions and community partner resources.
OK, the house has been rented, but what does it cost to move in? The following represents one scenario of costs associated with moving into a 'typical two-bedroom property with gas heat. It is critical that we support programs and initiatives in our communities that assist low-income individuals and families in defraying these costs!
Costs can vary dramatically depending on many variables, most especially city, location and credit history. These figures represent a non-scientific survey, we called around, of rates for the types of services listed. Your actual mileage may vary.
| Description: | Cost: | Cost Per Category: | Cumulative Totals: |
| Application Fee (1) | $30 | ||
| Credit/Criminal/Work History (2) | $20 | ||
| Security Deposit (3) | $681 | ||
| 1st Month Rent (3) | $681 | ||
| $1412 | |||
| Electric Deposit - gas heat (4) | $125 | ||
| Gas Deposit - Gas heat (4) | $175* | ||
| Phone Deposit (4) | $90+ | ||
| Water Deposit (4) | $75 | ||
| $465 | $1877 | ||
| Renter's Insurance (5) | $150 | ||
| Moving Fees (6) | $150 | ||
| Transportation Costs (7) | $50 | ||
| $350 | $2227 | ||
| Stove - Used (8) | $150 | ||
| Refrigerator - Used (8) | $175 | ||
| $325 | $2552 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL: | $2552 |
The Fine Print:
This estimate does not include the cost of:
- lost time at work
- additional daycare deposits, costs or babysitting needs
- furniture needs
- cleaning supplies
- food
- other miscellaneous expenses
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