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Tomorrow morning, following our Run for Shelter race, our Circle of Hope members will be assembling baskets of generously donated food for our Community Case Managed (CCM) clients. Throughout the month of November, food donations have been pouring in from generous community members and businesses. We never want any of our clients to have to […]

The countdown is on, Run for Shelter is almost here! On November 22nd at 8am in front of the USPTO Madison building (600 Dulany St.) we will be hosting our 4th annual 5K/10K race to end homelessness. We appreciate the constant support of Carpenter’s Shelter and our mission to end homelessness in Alexandria, and want

A week ago today Carpenter’s Board member, Val Hawkins stood up at Volunteer Alexandria’s Evening in the Heart of Alexandria and accepted the Marion Vanlandingham Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognizes individuals in the community for their dedication and service to the City of Alexandria. The room was filled with people who were there to

Once our clients have moved out of the shelter, they can participate in our Community Case Management (CCM) program which is a one year program that allows our clients to reduce their risk of falling back into homeless through the support of a case manager as well as educational classes and connection to services. One

Chloe is a bright, cheery teenager with a smile that lights up the room. She has dreams of being a nurse and talks about going to college next year. She wants give her and her family a chance at a better life. Chloe is one of many teenagers who come to Carpenter’s experiencing homelessness. Her

Like finishing a 10K, life can sometimes be difficult, challenging and present obstacles. It can be easy to hit the snooze button and not train in the morning – or to focus on the hardships and to simply give up on life. Carpenter’s Shelter is a place that doesn’t allow people to give up. It

Last night, more than 35 community members attended our Open House and got a unique chance to tour the facility, learn about our programs, meet several staff members and hear personal stories from shelter clients.We had a great turnout and a wide range of attendees, from current donors to prospective volunteers to new neighbors and

On Monday Carpenter’s Shelter began participating in ACTion Alexandria’s Fall into Giving, a three week long donation drive. From now until October 31st, help Carpenter’s Shelter and our clients get a head of the holiday season by shopping our wish list. Simply visit our Fall into Giving Donation Page and start shopping! Donations may be

The crisp weather and changing leaves mean pumpkin picking season has arrived! Gather your friends and family for a trip to Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill’s annual pumpkin patch and support your favorite local charities while creating some great fall memories! Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill has been hosting this fall fundraiser for 21 years, and Carpenter’s is excited to be

This week we spoke with Housing Resource Coordinator, Melissa Robinson about her experiences at Carpenter’s Shelter. How did your background prepare you for this job at the Shelter? Coming from a background where I managed (2) 24/7 residential programs for homeless youth, I understood the importance of providing positive structured case management to clients. I