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Top 5 Things You Learn During a Blizzard

Whether you called it Jonas or #Snowzilla, this past weekend’s storm packed a punch! Amid it, we found out a few things that happen at Carpenter’s…

Share-A-Haircut Day

You know that feeling you have when you have a new haircut? Yeah, we do too. For many of our residents who are job searching, a fresh haircut can give…

Community Partner Spotlight- Dr. Jessica Hill

It’s nice to have talented friends. Carpenter’s Shelter is fortunate to have many, including Dr. Jessica Hill of Alexandria Family Dental.Dr. Hill…

New Law Makes Donating Even Easier!

Last Friday, Congress made charitable giving even sweeter. The PATH Act, now permanent law, allows individuals age 70 ½ or older to transfer up to $1…

Alternative Giving

Warm scarves and seasonal sweaters are great gifts for your loved ones, but why not give them a gift that will make them feel warm from the inside out…

Scottish Christmas Walk Parade

Represent Carpenter’s Shelter and welcome Santa to town by walking in the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade on Saturday, December 5th. The parade will …

Eat at Overwood. End Homelessness.

You can support homeless individuals and families in our community by simply going out for lunch or dinner. For the entire month of November, when you…

2015 Non-Profit of the Year

Each year, the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce hosts the Business Awards to honor local companies and organizations for their role in contributing to A…

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Each year, many struggling families look to Carpenter’s Shelter for help during the holidays. Our shelter residents are served a wonderful Thanksgiv…

ALEXANDRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2015 BUSINESS AWARDS

Each year, the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce honors businesses and organizations that work to create economic growth for the community, are innovativ…

COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE – 8/25/15

On Tuesday, August 25th at 6:00 p.m. Carpenter’s Shelter will be hosting an Open House. This one-hour information session and tour is a great opport…

COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE

On Tuesday, June 30th at 6:00 p.m. Carpenter’s Shelter will be hosting an Open House. This is a great opportunity for community members and new volu…

DO MORE 24 – 2015

On Thursday, June 4th the United Way of the National Capital Area is hosting Do More 24, a 24-hour online fundraising event that encourages everyone t…

COCKTAILS AND CANNED GOODS

Please join us for a Cocktails and Canned Goods party on Tuesday, May 19 from 7-9 pm at the home of Carrie and Josh Keene. It will be a fun garden par…

SHANNON STEENE JOINS CARPENTER’S SHELTER AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

April 2, 2015 – Carpenter’s Shelter Board of Directors announced today that Shannon Steene will join Carpenter’s Shelter as its new Executiv…

2015 MARINE CORPS MARATHON

Carpenter’s Shelter has secured race bibs for the 2015 Marine Corps Marathon on October 25, 2015 in Washington, DC. Join #TeamCarpenters and h…