“You have to keep looking forward and focus on the positives.” Although Aaran’s life has been difficult, she reminds herself of that mantra and what she has gone through to get to where she is. She has difficulty talking about what led to her incarceration in 2018 and what led to her homelessness after being […]
Teresa Heads Home
May 24, 2024 Articles, News, Success Stories
In Summer 2023, Teresa was excited to share her story and her hope for a brighter future. Teresa was working hard with New Hope Housing’s Operation Stream Shield program multiple days a week and had just landed a job with United Airlines. Although she was working hard and planning for the future, she had not […]
Dawn & Ed
November 1, 2023 Articles, News, Success Stories
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 […]
Teresa Works!
August 1, 2023 Articles, News, Success Stories
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 […]
New Hope Housing Announces Ashley McSwain as Executive Director
June 14, 2023 Articles, News
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 […]
We Went Over The Edge – Again!
May 15, 2023 Articles, News, Special Events
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 […]
My Wake-Up Call
March 13, 2023 Articles, News, Success Stories
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 […]
Fairfax County Nonprofits Honored for Work During Covid Pandemic
November 15, 2022 Articles, News
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 […]
We Went Over The Edge!
May 15, 2022 Articles, News, Special Events
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 […]
I Had To Take A Leap Of Faith
February 15, 2022 Articles, News, Success Stories
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 […]