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No child deserves to be homeless, and yet every day, over 20 children call Carpenter’s Shelter home. Beginning May 17 and carrying through the month of June, we will be collecting baby supplies to help provide our youngest residents with everything they need to live a happy, healthy life. Start a neighborhood collection or make […]

A thank you is never enough, but these are the only words we have to express our thanks. Without the help of dedicated volunteers like you, Carpenter’s Shelter would not be not be able to change the lives of over 1,000 men, women and children each year. We have come so far in the past

The 11th Annual Carpenter’s Cook-Off was held on Sunday, April 28, 2013, from 11 to 3PM, at The Birchmere Music Hall. Foodie & The Beast (1500AM/WTOP) kicked off the afternoon broadcasting live during set up with chefs from The Majestic, Alexandria Cupcake, BRABO, and Cheesetique. Twenty three of the area’s best restaurants offered samples of

A thank you is never enough, but these are the only words we have to express our thanks. We’re lucky to have dedicated supporters like you. Without your help, Carpenter’s Shelter would not be not be able to change the lives of over 1,000 men, women and children each year. We have come so far

Every day is a new day at Carpenter’s Shelter. Everyday day we experience new residents, new volunteers and new needs. Help us keep up with our needs this Valentine’s Day by showing our Carpenter’s some love! Donating online is the easiest way to support Carpenter’s Shelter without leaving the comfort of your home. Each donation

Are you looking for volunteer opportunities for the whole family, but don’t have time to become a regular volunteers? Normally, Carpenter’s Shelter volunteers have to be over the age of 18+, but a few times a year we make an exception, for Circle of Hope members and their families. The Circle of HOPE (Helping Others

Each year, the Department of Housing and Urban Development organizes a Point-in-Time Count (PIT) to access the current state of homelessness in the region. January 30th, volunteers and shelter workers will head out into the streets, conducting outreach to the chronically homeless street individuals. The goal will be to engage, provide information about services and

Each year, Carpenter’s Shelter and David’s Place residents have the opportunity to participate in The Stafford Foundation’s Give Before You Get program. The Give Before You Get program gives the homeless, at-risk youth and others who are accustomed to receiving assistance, the opportunity to give back through brightening someone’s day with a visit and an

Happy New Year! 2012 was an incredible year of growth at Carpenter’s Shelter. We wanted to take a minute just to say thank you for being a part of it. Last year we: Provided services to over 1,000 men, women and children in need Had more than 1,200 volunteers provide over 17,000 hours of service

Now that the holiday season is coming to an end, it’s time to start sort through that pile of gifts. Every year there are presents you absolutely love and those that, well, you could live without. Undoubtedly, along the way, you’ve collected a pile of gift cards you never plan on using. We’re here to