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 […]
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 […]
Ms. Thompson was in shock. Her husband of 30 years had just abandoned her at her sister’s place, never to be seen again. That event began a two-year period of instability and homelessness at age 55. Her faith, and learning to find something to be thankful for every day, helped her through every challenge. Read […]
Guests at Bailey’s Shelter has some extra special guests for Bingo Night on Monday, December 6th – Washington Football Team offensive tackle Charles Leno and his wife Jennifer Leno! Last year while playing for Chicago, Charles and Jennifer came up with “Leno Claus,” a project to partner with and support nonprofits and individuals or families […]
Kevin showed up at Bailey’s Shelter in 2020 because that’s where his probation officer told him to go. He was 60 years old and thought that going to a shelter was “rock bottom.” Even when he had suffered from addiction and spent time in jail as a younger man, there was always someone to help […]
October 1, 2021 – Alexandria, VA. New Hope Housing’s board of directors has appointed William W. Gorman as the interim executive director. Gorman will replace outgoing executive director Pam Michell, effective Oct. 1. Gorman has a strong record of organizational leadership and experience working as the chief of operations for the Archdiocese of Washington and […]
Nine caring individuals and groups were honored Saturday, July 24th, 2021, by New Hope Housing at our Annual Volunteer Celebration Lunch for their service to their homeless neighbors. Samantha Smyth, New Hope Housing’s Manager of Volunteer Programs, kicked off the ceremony by sharing impressive facts about volunteer this past year. Due to pandemic restrictions, volunteers […]
When COVID shut down the barbershop where he worked, Troy Clark was worried, but said he still had hope. “Experience-driven hope” he calls it. Because what he has been through taught him that hope and hard work can lead to a better life. Troy first came to the Eleanor Kennedy Shelter in 2017 after 12 […]
