Dawn and Ed have been together for 15 years and can’t imagine being apart for even one day. When they first sought shelter, they learned they didn’t qualify as a family because they don’t have children with them. A bed for a woman was open, but none for men at the time. Separate or stay […]
Friends, volunteers, and staff of New Hope Housing gathered on September 14th to recognize and thank volunteers for their service to the community. New Hope Housing’s new executive director, Ashley McSwain, opened the night with remarks thanking volunteers for their contributions stating that “volunteers are the lifeblood of nonprofits.” Liza Feiler, Director of Community Engagement, […]
Teresa has been through a lot. In 2019, she lost her husband. While still grieving, the COVID pandemic began, upsetting everything in the world. Depression set in and she became homeless not long after. Everyone around her now will tell you that, somehow, Teresa is still one of the most positive people they’ve met. Read […]
June 14, 2023 New Hope Housing (NHH) announced today that the board of directors have selected Ashley McSwain as the chief executive officer. Her start date was June 12, 2023. Ashley succeeds the interim executive director, William Gorman, who has been in that role since October 1, 2021. Ashley has 25 years of experience with […]
May 5th was a gorgeous and sunny day to go rappelling! 90 friends and supporters went Over The Edge of the 14-story Hilton Arlington National Landing to raise funds for our supportive housing programs. Hundreds of friends, family members, and colleagues cheered from The Landing Zone as each brave rappeller descended 160 feet. We all […]
Ms. Jessamin said having 3 strokes and ending up in the hospital was a “wake-up call” that has helped her focus on the things that are most important in life. At the time she had already lost a job that she loved due to the pandemic and started a new job in a new city […]
November 1, 2022 The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recognized and thanked 21 human services nonprofits for their efforts to keep residents safe during the pandemic. Each nonprofit was named during this board meeting and presented a plaque with the following board resolution: WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic created significant hardships for individuals and families […]
It was a beautiful and unseasonably warm Friday, October 21, when 1o volunteers from Hilton Arlington National Landing (formerly Hilton Crystal City) helped pick up litter along Seminary Road as part of the “Adopt-A-Highway” program of the Virginia Department of Transportation. New Hope Housing officially became an Adopt-A-Highway partner with this inaugural project and has […]
We were so pleased to be joined by volunteers and friends on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at our Annual Volunteer Celebration to honor several individuals and groups for their service to their homeless neighbors. Ms. Sharon Holland, Manager of Community Engagement, kicked off the event with rousing cheers of thanks and appreciation. Our Volunteer of […]
The rain slowed us down a little but did not stop more than 80 friends and supporters from going Over The Edge on May 6th! From 9a m to 5pm, we got to cheer everyone on from The Landing Zone as they descended 160 feet. Families, friends, faith communities, colleagues – all rappelling together and […]
