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CARPENTER’S CLIENTS RUN FOR SHELTER

This week, Carpenter’s volunteer Jorge Astorga sat down with Mr. Farmer, a former shelter resident who participated in the 2012 Run for Shelter. We …

SEENA FOSTER WINS JOAN WHITE GRASS ROOTS AWARD

Carpenter’s Shelter would like to congratulate Seena Foster for winning Volunteer Alexandria’s Joan White Grass Roots Award! Each year, the Joan W…

100 DAY CHALLENGE

Everyone loves a challenge and the staff and residents at Carpenter’s Shelter are no different. From October 17, 2013 to January 24, 2014, thirty-th…

VOLUNTEERING AT CARPENTER’S

Carpenter’s Shelter is home to a diverse group of residents, and, in order to make sure that their needs are met, we must be able to understand thos…

CARPENTER’S WELCOMES NEW WINTER SHELTER COORDINATOR

Carpenter’s Winter Shelter is open to anyone in need of shelter from inclement weather during the months of November to April from 7:00pm to 7:00am.…

Our Impact

700
Children and adults served
Each year, we provide safe, temporary housing and comprehensive community support for over 600 families and individuals.

35
Years serving the community
Carpenter’s Shelter has served families and individuals in the City of Alexandria since 1988.

93%
Housing stability rate
Carpenter’s Shelter has maintained a 93% permanent housing success rate for Shelter residents who transition to our community-based Rapid Re-Housing program.

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