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A PLACE TO CALL HOME

Lilly Jones and her 4 children, 2 girls and 2 boys, became residents of the shelter this past spring when the family lost their primary source of inco…

52 WAYS TO GIVE IN THE NEW YEAR

January is the perfect time to think about your goals and resolutions for 2014. This year, we are challenging our supporters, donors and volunteers to…

LAST CHANCE TO GIVE IN 2013

2013 is almost over, and Carpenter’s is extremely grateful for the generosity our supporters and donors have shown throughout the year. With two mor…

CARPENTER’S ANNUAL REPORT

Each and every year, Carpenter’s Shelter makes a lasting impact on the Alexandria community. We are proud to partner with the most committed compani…

STAFF INTERVIEW: MICHAEL SHIELDS

This week, we spoke with Program Coordinator Michael Shields about his experiences working at Carpenter’s Shelter. How long ago did you start wor…

ALTERNATIVE GIVING AT CARPENTER’S

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…

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

The holiday season is upon us, and that means it’s time for Carpenter’s annual Holiday Open House! Carpenter’s Shelter invites the Alexandria co…

THANKSGIVING AT CARPENTER’S SHELTER

Each year, many struggling families look to Carpenter’s for help with the holidays. Between planning holiday dinners and managing regular expenses, …

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

Carpenter’s Shelter does not work alone in our quest to end homelessness. We align ourselves with civic minded corporations, businesses and faith-ba…

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.…

CPA DAY OF SERVICE

Kositzka, Wicks & Company (KWC) came by the shelter on Friday, September 20th to serve lunch and help organize the pantry and toiletries closet as a p…

THE CIRCLE OF HOPE

The Circle of HOPE (Helping Others through Partnership and Engagement) was founded in 2010 by three Alexandria mothers who were deeply concerned about…