You may have seen us on NBC recently! In case you didn’t, we’re excited to share a new partnership to help shelter guests get back to work! Starting October 1st, this pilot program with Fairfax County provides part-time work to guests at local shelters to pick up litter in and around our streams and remove […]
I am excited to share that New Hope Housing will soon be expanding further as we assume operations of the Bailey’s Crossroads Community Shelter on October 1st. In this our 40th anniversary year, we are honored to be offered the opportunity to operate the Bailey’s Shelter and are excited to work with Fairfax County to develop and relocate the […]
Ventures in Community (“VIC”) Route One Corridor, Fairfax County Statement on Community Relations Working together for more than 40 years to build a cohesive and supportive community by collaborating in service to those in need, the members of Ventures in Community (“VIC”), representing faith-based, non-profit, and Fairfax County leaders in the Mount Vernon – Lee […]
The Founding of the Eleanor U. Kennedy Shelter as shared by Eleanor U. Kennedy (1999) “Whenever I think about the Kennedy Shelter history there is never a time that I don’t think of the Army. The Army has played an important part in sheltering the homeless from the very beginning. Reverend Vin Harwell from […]
It was 1990: The first web server was created and became the foundation for the World Wide Web Archie, the first content search engine was introduced. Encyclopædia Britannica saw its highest all time annual sales – 120,000 volumes. Socialist governments were collapsing in Eastern Europe. Iraq invaded Kuwait. Jim Moran was first elected to Congress. […]
On August 26, I accepted the “Housing First” award from the Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness (VCEH) on behalf of New Hope Housing at the “Housing Virginia’s Most Vulnerable” conference in Richmond, Virginia. This award was created last year by VCEH to recognize a “Virginia housing/homelessness assistance provider who has demonstrated a strong commitment to […]
First, let us say thanks to all of you! We have received a tremendous show of support during this crisis. Dozens of people and groups have donated prepared meals, gift cards for groceries and take-out, and gift cards to replace any items that have been damaged. Our residents are feeling the love. Second, we have […]
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, […]
As we have all been reflecting on 9/11 in our own way, I often think of the Mr. Rogers quote on “Helpers” and I see it make its rounds on Facebook. I am happy that in times of disaster we can pull together and thank our troops and emergency responders for selflessly serving strangers. But there […]
We are so thankful to these businesses for their donations for our Gala Auction (May 10!)! We encourage you to spend some time (and money) with these Friends of New Hope Housing: Fairhill Farm Country Vacation Rentals, www.fairhillfarmusa.com Monticello Country Ballooning, www.virginiahotairballoon.com King Family Vineyards, www.kingfamilyvineyards.com Restaurants: Season’s 52 Tyson’s Corner, Tempo Restaurant, Luna Grill, […]
