The City of Alexandria is committed to supporting those who may be impacted by recent and pending federal government actions, including workforce reductions. Whether you are seeking new employment opportunities, need assistance with housing or food, or are looking for additional support services, the City offers a range of resources to assist you during this time.
Employment Resources
Emergency Safety Net Services
The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides Emergency Safety Net Services to residents who face an immediate crisis and need assistance. Safety Net Services include eviction assistance, emergency shelter, prescription assistance, utility turn-off notices, and burial assistance. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/DCHS or call 703.746.5700.
Are you looking for work or a new career?
Apply for a City Government Job
The City of Alexandria is an equal opportunity employer that offers more than a place to work; we are a dynamic, award winning, multicultural city with an ambitious blueprint to lead us into the next century.
The City's Workforce Development Center provides employment assistance programs and services to assist adults, youth and persons with disabilities in finding employment.
Does your household need additional financial assistance or resources to help with the loss of employment of one or more members?
The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides Emergency Safety Net Services to residents who face an immediate crisis and need help to resolve the situation. Safety Net Services include:
- eviction assistance
- emergency shelter
- prescription assistance
- utility turn-off notices
- burial assistance
For more information, contact the DCHS Customer Call Center at 703.746.5700.
Do you need assistance with your mortgage or your rent?
If you are experiencing a housing crisis or facing homelessness, please contact the Department of Community and Human Services at 703.746.5700, or text 703.346.5599.
For eviction prevention programs and services provided by the City and its partners, please visit the Eviction Prevention Resources page.
Do you need assistance with childcare while you look for a job?
Child Care Assistance programs provide funding to enhance the quality, affordability and availability of child care for Alexandria families.
Does your household need assistance finding food?
For information about SNAP, food pantries, prepared meals, pet food, and more, visit the City’s Food Assistance webpage.
Are you experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness and need help?
Visit the City's Housing and Homeless Services webpage to find information about housing assistance, shelters and homeless services, cooling centers and winter shelter, and what to do if you are concerned about an unsheltered individual.
Be Aware of Employment Scams
Be on the lookout for scams! Scammers try to take advantage of people looking for jobs with too-good-to-be-true job offers and other scams. Do not trust any job opportunities that make you pay your own money upfront. Do not trust calls or messages from fake government agencies. The IRS will never call you directly. Carefully read the email address of email senders to ensure they are real. Visit consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams for tips on how to stay safe from job scams.