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Volunteer Spotlight – Stephanie

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 […]

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Daisy’s Success Story

Thanks to the generosity of donors like you, students like Daisy are not just surviving—they’re thriving. Daisy has been part of Community Lodgings Youth Education Program since 2nd grade, participating in after-school programs, summer activities, mentoring, and countless field trips! Your support has allowed her to explore, grow, and discover her potential over nearly a […]

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Community Lodgings Awarded ACT for Alexandria’s Fund for Racial Equity Grant

Grant recognizes Community Lodgings’ work strengthening community leadership and expanding opportunity for families in Alexandria. Community Lodgings is proud to announce that it has been awarded a grant from ACT for Alexandria’s Fund for Racial Equity, an initiative dedicated to advancing racial equity and dismantling systemic racism in the Alexandria community. The grant will help […]

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Community Lodgings Received the Innovation in Housing Award at the Virginia Governor’s Housing Conference

Community Lodgings received this Innovation in Housing award through its Chirilagua-Arlandria Resident Equity Solutions (CARES) program. CARES is honored for its creative partnerships, resident engagement, and transformative approach to housing resiliency. Community Lodgings is proud to announce its Chirilagua–Arlandria Resident Equity Solutions (CARES) program has been honored with the Innovation in Housing Award at the […]

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Community Lodgings Named Overall Business of the Year by The Chamber ALX

At its heart, this honor celebrates the power of partnership—how Alexandria’s businesses and nonprofits unite to open doors of opportunity and hope. Community Lodgings is proud to announce it has been named the 2025 Overall Business of the Year by The Chamber ALX’s Best in Business Awards. This prestigious recognition celebrates businesses and organizations that […]

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Alexandria Living Magazine Highlights The Chamber ALX Awardees

Alexandria Living Magazine reports on The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce honoring several local organizations at its 2025 Best in Business Awards, celebrating excellence and community impact across multiple categories. Community Lodgings earned the top recognition as “Overall Business of the Year” for its decades-long work providing housing and educational support to families in need in […]

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Community Lodgings Receives $35,800 Community Grant from Taco Bell Foundation to Support Local Youth

The Taco Bell Foundation is awarding a record-breaking $28 million in Community Grants in 2025 – marking the first year that Community Lodgings has been selected as a grant recipient. Community Lodgings is proud to announce it has been selected as a Taco Bell Foundation 2025 Community Grant recipient. The funding will support our NextUp […]