Thrive for Residents of the
City of Portsmouth

Are you motivated to participate and embrace change?
  • Decrease debt
  • Buy a home
  • Change careers
  • Increase income
  • Plan for the future
  • Start a savings account
  • Advance your education
  • Find financial freedom
  • Connect to well-being resources

*These are not guaranteed, just possible outcomes of goals that can be set through our Thrive program.

Thrive is a long-term mentoring program and not an immediate financial assistance program. Individuals enrolled in the program may receive direct financial support with rent, mortgage, or utilities if it aligns with their goals, or if urgency occurs for them while in the program. To receive housing relief, individuals must actively be in the program and complete certain steps.*

Meet the income criteria for ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed
of renters spend at least 30% of their household income on housing
%
is the federal poverty level annual household income for a family of four
$

HOW IT WORKS

  • Referral & Intake:
    After we receive your referral, you'll meet one-on-one with your mentor so they can assess your needs.
  • Care Coordination:
    With support from your mentor, you will set and achieve goals and be referred to community resources.
  • Closing the Loop:
    Your mentor will support you biweekly and you will receive incentives for each goal you accomplish.
Eligibility Requirements

LONG-TERM MOBILITY MENTORING PROGRAM

  • Resident of Portsmouth, VA
  • Safely and stably housed (not living on the street/in an emergency shelter/at risk of eviction)
  • 18-years-of-age or older
  • Meet the income criteria of ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed population (see FAQ sheet)
  • Has earned income from employment, and/or is receiving veteran disability compensation
  • Able to contribute 20% of back rent/mortgage amount

CONTACT

  • If you have questions after completing your application, please reach out via email:
    portsmouththrive@unitedwayshr.org

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

  • The Blocker Foundation
  • Virginia Ready
  • Martin Charitable Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee