When Covid-19 struck, neighbors came together to help each other in Chirilagua—especially Julio. Julio has always involved himself in the community and in CLI by attending all CLI meetings, all parent-teacher conferences and working hard to keep the neighborhood safe. So when Covid-19 hit Chirilagua harder than any other area of Alexandria, Julio stepped up […]
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The Importance of Education: A Mother-Daughter Journey
Like many of her neighbors, Oralia works hard to give her children a good life and a solid education in her adopted neighborhood of Chirilagua. Born in Belize, she later moved to Guatemala to live with her father and grandmother. “Over there,” says Oralia, “people are poor, need food, and I would see kids who […]
Wine Down Wednesday!
We’ve got a special treat for you! Wine Down Wednesday. Grab a glass and enjoy this live stream performance by our special guest, Manuel Medina Music, with a Facebook live virtual piano concert.
Real Clients Coping With COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the lives of many around the world. Within our own community, families are suffering from unemployment, lack of resources, and health concerns. To take a closer look at how our Transitional Housing Program participants are coping with the effects of COVID-19, we asked them to share their personal stories. As […]
ACT Now Tuesday Talk with Executive Director, Lynn Thomas
Lynn Thomas of Community Lodgings and Shannon Steene of Carpenter’s Shelter discuss homelessness and housing with in the second of five ACT Now Tuesday Talks produced by ACT for Alexandria. At 12:00 p.m. ET on May 19, June 2, June 16 and June 30, we’re talking to beneficiaries of the ACT Now COVID-19 Response Fund and […]
It’s Time to Spring2Action!
Let’s Spring2ACTion Together! It is that time of the year again! We are so excited to be part of Alexandria’s day of giving, Spring2ACTion! Spring 2 ACTion is an opportunity to unite Alexandrians around causes in which we truly believe and help nonprofit organizations, like us, connect to the larger community. Spring2ACTion officially starts on […]
Food, Fun and Fabulous Views: Join Us for Spring Forward 2020!
Spring Forward: Celebrating Success The originally scheduled date, April 19, 2020, will be rescheduled. Updates to follow. Regrettably, Spring Forward: Celebrating Success, scheduled for April 19, has been postponed in light of CDC health advisories concerning COVID – 19. The safety of our supporters, clients, and staff must always come first. We remain excited about […]
Check Out All of Our Service Projects on MLK Day 2020!
In the words of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’.” On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 20th, Community Lodgings welcomed three groups of volunteers who were ready to serve. Throughout the day, students and parents from Burgundy Farm […]
Al’s Steak House Gives Back to Community Lodgings!
Al’s Steak House is celebrating 65 years of business in Alexandria by giving back for the entire month of January! We are so thrilled that Al’s chose Community Lodgings as the beneficiary for their generosity. For the month of January, Al’s Steak House will be donating 65 cents from every sub purchase to Community Lodgings! […]
5th Annual Open Doors Breakfast!
Mark your calendars and register now! Community Lodgings 5th Annual Open Doors Breakfast is Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 8:00 – 9:00 am. Join us at Beth El Hebrew Congregation in Alexandria to start your day by learning more about Community Lodgings and with a great breakfast. Doors open at 7:30 am. Click here to […]