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Interfaith Service Council of Northumberland and Lancaster Counties in Virginia

INTERFAITH SERVICE COUNCIL

Serving families in Northumberland and Lancaster Counties since 1982 with minor home repairs, building wheelchair ramps, providing household furnishings, and offering financial assistance for rent, utilities, food, and other emergencies. Our goal is to supplement and not duplicate other established service programs in Northumberland and Lancaster. 

LADY SITTING ON WHEELCHAIR RAMP

Many community members face challenges in accessing basic necessities due to physical disabilities or financial constraints. The Ramps & Repairs committee helps by building wheelchair ramps, installing or fixing roofs, building steps and handrails, and other basic home repairs.

Elderly man holding an empty wallet open

Providing financial support can help individuals and families become more financially self-sufficient, reducing the need for future emergency assistance. Qualifying individuals can receive funds to help with utility payments, emergency housing, rent/mortgage, medical, and other needs.

When community members face financial hardship, often times they don’t have the resources to invest in essential household items. Our warehouse collects donations of new to gently used furniture and household goods from generous community members, businesses, and churches.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

WE ARE A 100% VOLUNTEER LED ORGANIZATION

Our organization relies on generous volunteers with varying backgrounds and expertise, who selflessly dedicate their skills and time to help us achieve our mission. Despite receiving no financial compensation, volunteers gain valuable experience, build relationships, and experience the satisfaction of positively impacting their communities. Help us help the community by volunteering with us! 

"They made me feel like I'm somebody, and that I'm deserving of something good being done for me. This is my blessing today."

Latest News

Two men volunteer with Interfaith replacing a floor in a house located in Lancaster, Virginia.

March 2024 Update

The Ramp and Repair Division has been quite busy in February and what a
blessing it has been We have added several very qualified volunteers which has
been a great addition to our crew

Whitehouse with front stoop being repaird

February 2024 Update

We recently completed two jobs 8211 a new roof and wheelchair ramp for a homeowner in the Mollusk area and fixing plumbing issues for a homeowner in the Callao area

Group of three male volunteers standing on a newly constructed wheelchair ramp near Ocran, Virginia on a sunny day in winter.

Wheelchair Ramp in Ocran, Virginia

Wheelchair Ramp in Ocran, Virginia Since 1982, Interfaith Service Council, whose mission is to “Spread God’s Love Through Service” has provided the citizens of Northumberland and Lancaster with hundreds of no cost wheelchair ramps, new roofs and other critical home repairs. This service continues today, having completed 30 repair jobs

Moving or updating your home?

Updating your space and have some items to get rid of? We would gladly accept the approved items at the Interfaith Warehouse located on Harris Road. Qualifying members of the community have the opportunity to obtain the household items they need at no cost.