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Each year, the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce hosts the Business Awards to honor local companies and organizations for their role in contributing to Alexandria’s business community and economic growth.   The 2015 Business Awards were held on October 21st, and Carpenter’s Shelter was recognized as the Business of the Year in the Association/Nonprofit category. The […]

Each year, the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce honors businesses and organizations that work to create economic growth for the community, are innovative and set standards of excellence for business practices with their Business Awards. We are excited to announce that Carpenter’s Shelter has been nominated for the 2015 Business Awards in the Association/Nonprofit category. The

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 opportunity for community members and new volunteers to see the shelter, learn more about our services and meet our staff. Carpenter’s staff will take visitors on a guided tour of our

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 volunteers to tour the shelter, learn more about our services and meet our new Executive Director, Shannon Steene. Carpenter’s staff will take visitors on a guided tour of our facility

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 to donate to non-profit organizations in the National Capital Area. Carpenter’s Shelter is proud to be among the many non-profit organizations participating in Do More 24. This is more than

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 party where you bring canned goods to donate to the Carpenter’s Shelter pantry, which dwindles in the summer, and enjoy a cocktail while mingling

April 2, 2015 – Carpenter’s Shelter Board of Directors announced today that Shannon Steene will join Carpenter’s Shelter as its new Executive Director, effective May 5, 2015. Steene brings almost 20 years of experience working with homeless populations.Steene is no stranger to Alexandria, having served as Executive Director of Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services,

Carpenter’s Shelter has secured race bibs for the 2015 Marine Corps Marathon on October 25, 2015 in Washington, DC. Join #TeamCarpenters and help us raise funds and awareness to end homelessness in Northern Virginia! Why run with us? You can conquer your marathon goal and help end homelessness at the same time! We give you

Help us raise money for Carpenter’s Shelter on April 22, 2015 as part of Alexandria’s Giving Day, Spring2ACTion! Here’s how you can get involved: 1. Donate! You can schedule a donation in advance that will process on April 22nd or make a donation on the day-of by visiting our fundraising page. 2. Become a Free

On Thursday, March 26th at 6:00 p.m. Carpenter’s Shelter will be hosting an Open House. This is a great opportunity for community members and new volunteers to tour the shelter and learn more about our services. Carpenter’s staff will take visitors on a guided tour of our facility including the kitchen and residential space. Attendees