This month, we’re excited to spotlight Stephanie, one of our incredible George Mason University interns, who has been making a meaningful impact in our Youth Education Program. What inspired you to volunteer with Community Lodgings? “I’ve always been passionate about working with children, and as a social work student, I wanted hands‑on experience supporting youth […]
Since 2012, Jill has been a dedicated and compassionate volunteer in our Youth Education Program. She began by tutoring students and helping in our administrative office five days a week with mailings, organizing holiday gifts, and other essential tasks. After a pause during COVID, Jill returned to tutoring — and this year increased her commitment […]
Marilyn Whitehurst, a native of Atlanta, GA retired as a pediatric nurse patrioncer and resides in Alexandria, VA. Living within walking distance from one of our after-school program locations, Marilyn did not know Community Lodgings existed. Since discovering the organization, she has been a dedicated volunteer at our after-school programs and summer camp. Learn why […]
Rachel Hilton was a student at Montgomery Community College when she learned about Community Lodgings. Rachel desires to be a successful professional in the non-profit field. Community Lodgings serves as a stepping stone and the opportunity to make an impact on the next generation. Check out our interview with Rachel! Q: How did you discover […]
As the holiday season nears, many of us prepare for the traditions we’ve grown to love. Whether it be spending the entire day cooking with your family on Thanksgiving, decorating gingerbread houses with friends, or even just sharing stories around the fire on a chilly day–the season is filled with reasons to smile. However, these holiday […]
Spring Break is meant to be a fun time for students to kick back and relax… but that’s hard to do when you don’t have enough to eat. For the families in our housing and education programs, Spring Break can be a challenge, because most of the kids in these programs normally receive free or reduced-price lunches […]
By Stephanie Hemmert, Girls’ Mentor A little over five years ago, I walked into an Alexandria City Volunteer Information Session knowing I wanted to help in some way and do something, but I wasn’t sure what. I had participated in some literacy tutoring a few years before that, and was looking to get back to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Joyce Rawlins has volunteered with Community Lodgings’ Transitional Housing Program for over five years, teaching Parenting Education to our clients. Joyce has been a strong supporter for parents of low income and the underserved, and has given our transitioning mothers the tools they need to be better and more responsible parents to their children. Many […]
