Kanawha Valley Collective
A Continuum of Care working to prevent and end homelessness
in Kanawha, Clay, Boone and Putnam counties.
Rent and Utility Assistance
Kanawha County
When seeking out assistance for paying rent or a utility it is best to call ahead of time to see if funds are available and what precise procedures and policies are in place with the organization or agency.
600 Shrewsbury St.
Charleston, WV 25301
Ph: (304) 344-8053
Open 8am-noon, 1pm-4pm.
301 Tennessee Ave.
Charleston, WV 25302
Ph: (304) 343-4548
Monday through Thursday, 9:00-11:30am, and 1:00 – 2:30pm.
Christ Church United Methodist
1221 Quarrier St.
Charleston, WV 25301
Ph: (304) 342-0192
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1-3pm.
Must bring ID, termination of service notice.
Synergy Health
1206 Quarrier St.
Charleston, WV 25301
Ph: (304) 444-6090
Can help persons with mental illness and/or substance abuse issues with back rent and utilities.
1620 7th Ave.
Charleston, WV 25387
Ph: (304) 344-3407
Monday through Thursday, 9am-2:30pm.
Must schedule appointment first.
Need a photo ID and rent court ordered eviction notice.
212 D St.
South Charleston, WV 25303
Ph: (304) 744-6741
Monday through Thursday, 10am-12pm, and 1-3pm.
The ONLY organization in Kanawha County that helps with rent deposit.
Must be in their service area.
Common Grounds
6600 McCorkle Ave SE.
Charleston, WV 25304
Ph: (304) 720-9690
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am-2pm.
Serving Eastern Kanawha County (Kanawha City through Montgomery).
Must have proof of residency and income. Must be client for 6-months.
Tyler Mountain Cross Lanes Community Services
5320 Frontier Dr.
Cross Lanes, WV 25313
Ph: (304) 776-5813
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-3PM.
Utility assistance only. Need photo ID.
For Cross Lanes /Tyler Mountain residents only.
12404 Maccorkle Ave.
Chesapeake, WV 25315
Ph: (304) 543-4751
Open Fridays 10am-2pm.
For residents in the Riverside High district. Only organization that helps with
rent deposit.
St. Mark's Episcopal Jubilee Center
(inside Christ's Kitchen section)
405 B St.
St. Albans, WV 25177
Ph: ( 304) 722-4284
Wednesdays 10-11:30am. Must bring a photo ID and termination notice.