RICHMOND, Va. — A Richmond woman is calling attention to the lengthy delays she faced in trying to get crucial housing assistance as she struggled to afford her rent. A process the city said should typically take about a week ended up lasting several months for her.
The tenant, who did not want to be identified, was thrilled when she found out Richmond City was offering relief through its Gap Grant program, which launched at the beginning of the year.
It provides one-time payments of $1,200 to low-income residents who are at risk of falling behind on their rent or mortgage…