With a contagious virus everywhere, people are going to get sick. Knowing what to do to prevent an outbreak is important. Jason Munoz, Director of the Eleanor U. Kennedy Shelter, and his team helped prevent an outbreak when a staff person tested positive for coronavirus last month. The staff person felt […]
UPDATED: September 30, 2020 226 new volunteers have signed up to serve Volunteers served more than 1,600 hours Volunteers made more 15,147 meals 623 people safely sheltered in one of our regular shelter programs 84 people safely sheltered in our alternate Q-PID shelter since June 129 people have safely moved to housing! Thank you all! […]
Dear friends, Due to public health guidance recommending the cancelling of large public gatherings, we have made the decision to cancel our Casino Night fundraiser scheduled for this Saturday, March 14th, 2020. We appreciate all of you who have made donations, purchased tickets, and sponsorships. We will be offering refunds to all ticket […]
Yesterday morning (February 17), a sprinkler pipe burst on the 2nd floor of Mondloch Place, a 20-unit residential building for adults who were chronically homeless. Staff immediately contacted Fairfax County officials and the fire department who shut off all power and water in order to assess damage. Five apartments have water damage as does the community room, […]
