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Recently we spoke with Deputy Director Mary-Parker Lamm about her experiences working for Carpenter’s Shelter. When did you get involved with Carpenter’s Shelter? What attracted you to the mission? I started working at Carpenter’s in 2007 after I moved to the area and applied for an open position. I was impressed with the comprehensive approach […]

On June 19 the United Way 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 a fundraiser; it’s your chance to

Please join on us on Saturday, May 16th from 2-4 pm for mocktails and light bites in our courtyard to celebrate the work of selfless individuals such as yourself who have gone above and beyond in their volunteer efforts to make Carpenter’s Shelter more than a roof for the last 26 years! A small program

Restaurants are the backbone of Carpenter’s Cook-Off. They are what draw everyone together to help Carpenter’s Shelter raise awareness and fight to end homelessness. We are excited to welcome 27 amazing restaurants to this year’s Cook-Off. Many are returning restaurants but we also have some new restaurants as well. There will be lots of new

Looking for a fun, easy way to support Carpenter’s Shelter? Attend Cook-Off and become part of the bidding war during our Live Auction! We have collected an amazing assortment of auction items including travel packages, gift certificates, and one-of-a-kind opportunities. Simply get your Cook-Off ticket today and we’ll see you at The Birchmere April 27

Looking for a hands-on internship that will further your skills and give you real-world experience? Carpenter’s Shelter offers three intern positions that assist our Development Department, they are Communications and Design Intern, Special Events Intern, and Development Intern. The Communications and Design Intern and the Development Intern positions are offered year-round while the Special Events

Carpenter’s Cook-Off is the shelter’s largest fundraising event of the year. For the past 12 years Carpenter’s has brought together over 25 of the area’s best local restaurants for a day of tastings, friendly competition and community building– all in support of the fight against homelessness in Northern Virginia. Leading up to Cook-Off, we will

Foodies from all-around know and love Ben and Jerry’s annual Free Cone Day. This year, Free Cone Day is April 8 and Carpenter’s Shelter will be scooping ice cream for donations at two Ben and Jerry’s locations. Ben and Jerry’s Old Town 103 South Union Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Ben and Jerry’s National Harbor 138

Spring2ACTion is a 24-hour online event that encourages everyone to contribute to Alexandria’s nonprofit organizations on April 9th. This is more than a giving day, it’s also a competition. We need your help to win. Help Carpenter’s raise money by donating here, if we reach $2,000 we also have a chance to win extra money