It just means anything you have about yourself that will help them provide services, like disabilities, etc. it’s meant to help and not to disqualify the individual. All homeless services run through the point of entry. Instead of the individual having to figure out where to get help it’s one central number or location they can contact to access everything.

Also the fastest way to get homeless services in Richmond is through the Homeless Point of Entry. You can call them or show up there with your ID.

https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/shelter/va_commonwealth-catholic-charities-homeless-point-of-entry

“Homeless Point of Entry is the starting point for anyone who is homeless and in need of shelter, case management, and related services. This free program helps clients achieve self-sufficiency and gain permanent housing. Staff works directly with area emergency shelters to fill available beds in greater Richmond.

When you come to Homeless Point of Entry, please bring:

1. ID.
2. Documentation regarding your homelessness.”

It’s open any night the weather is below 40.

There is also an overnight shelter at 700 Dinwiddie that is open warm or cold. I think you have to line up around 2:30 pm or 3 pm. They even give you dinner and have showers.