One of our many services is to help homeless domestic violence survivors transition to independence. One of our former clients shared her story with the Washington, D.C. area NBC affiliate, Channel 4, on how we helped her and her two sons achieve stability and success. Watch the video here.
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True Grit Two stories of the value of an AmeriCorps experience.
As we celebrate AmeriCorps this month, did you know that two of our former AmeriCorps staff are now part of our staff? And we could not be happier! Read about Cristina’s and Cindy’s AmeriCorps and Community Lodgings journey in the Alexandria Gazette Packet, page 13.
Girls Just Wanna Have Fu-un!
When our Girls’ Mentoring Group volunteer Holly Musurick (pictured center) began with us three years ago, we’ll bet she never expected a surprise bridal shower! Katherine, a mentee with the group says that Holly “is always positive and smiling.” Maybe that’s why her (lucky, in our opinion) fiancé popped the question! It was exciting for […]
11th Annual Spring Forward Fundraiser
Spring is coming! How do we know? Because we have a date for our annual Spring Forward Fundraiser on Sunday, April 10, from 5-8 p.m at the Union Street Pub! Join us! To purchase tickets or to become a sponsor please click here. In the meantime click here to enjoy photos from our previous Spring Forward […]
February 2016 Newsletter
Snowmaggedon came and we conquered! Read about that and more in our February 2016 newsletter!
Building Strong Children
“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” Find out who said that insightful quote, and how Community Lodgings builds strong children in our Alexandria Gazette Packet article, page 11.
The Accidental Mentor
Mentoring a teenage girl was the last thing on Dana Gilbertson’s mind in 2013 when she visited Community Lodgings, an Alexandria nonprofit that offers transitional and affordable housing and youth education to low-income, predominantly Latino families. Find out how Dana’s visit led to her to meet Hennesy and their special bond in this Alexandria Gazette Packet article, […]
January 2016 Newsletter
Enjoy our January 2016 Newsletter to update you on what we are doing and how you can help. Click here to read it now!
January Volunteer Spotlight – Jack Westcott
This month’s volunteer spotlight shines on Jack Westcott. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for the past 4 1/2 years, Mr. Jack has volunteered his time to work with our elementary students. Over the years, Mr. Jack has spent nearly 425 hours chaperoning summer field trips, helping our kids with their homework, and assisting staff with daily tasks to help our after school and […]
A Letter from Denise
Dear Community Lodgings, I’ll never forget walking out of my apartment with my boys for the last time and the bittersweet feeling of how much things had changed in the past two years. Before coming to Community Lodgings, my life was filled with fear. A safe home, free from violence, and providing basic things for […]