David’s Place

David’s Place specifically focuses on meeting the basic needs of chronically homeless individuals.

David’s Place

David’s Place, a clean, safe facility connected to Carpenter’s Shelter, is the only day shelter in the City of Alexandria, and focuses specifically on meeting the basic needs of chronically homeless individuals. In fiscal year 2020, 134 unsheltered homeless individuals were served at David’s Place. David’s Place offers the following services to its visitors:

Warm showers
Laundry
Locker facilities
Phone and voice mail services
Mailing address
Housing referrals
Food and snacks

David’s Place Hours:

Monday through Saturday – 7am to 9am
Sunday – closed

Our Impact

624
Children and adults served
Each year, we provide safe, temporary housing and comprehensive community support for over 600 families and individuals.

34
Years serving the community
Carpenter’s Shelter has served families and individuals in the City of Alexandria since 1988.

93%
Housing stability rate
Carpenter’s Shelter has maintained a 93% permanent housing success rate for Shelter residents who transition to our community-based Rapid Re-Housing program.

David’s Place

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