We were thrilled to share our story with all of Fairfax County on Monday, July 11, 2016, during Fairfax Public Access television show “Inside Scoop.” Three of our Community Lodgings family made their debut – our executive director, Lynn Thomas; our family support worker, Cindy Lopez, and one of our youth education kids, Rudys. Big […]
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Offering Translation Services for Adults in Need
“Buenas tardes. Nos gustaría establecer una reunión para discutir el comportamiento de su hijo en la escuela.” (“Good afternoon. We would like to set up a meeting to discuss your child’s behavior in school.”) Imagine your child handing you that note and you do not speak or understand Spanish. The note is on school letterhead […]
June 2016 Newsletter
One of our generous sponsors is donating $3 for every home run the Washington Nationals make until the end of the year! Read all about this and more in our June newsletter!
And So Much More
Thought you knew what Community Lodgings does? Guess again! We’ll bet you had no idea how many programs we have. Read this Alexandria Gazette Packet story on page 11 and prepare to be amazed!
Community Lodgings Featured in the Alexandria Gang Prevention Community Task Force Newsletter
What do the boys in our mentoring program REALLY think about their mentors? Turn to page 3 of the summer issue of the City of Alexandria’s Gang Prevention Community Task Force Newsletter to find out!
April 2016 Newsletter
Did you read our April Newsletter? April newsletter 2016
Motown to Old Town
It was the “see and be seen” event of Old Town, Alexandria, at least on April 10, 2016, when our “Spring Forward” fundraiser at the Union Street Public House brought down the house! The Alexandria Gazette Packet was there to capture it all – read their article about this crazy-fun nigh on pages 7 […]
Did You See Us on Channel 4/NBC Washington?
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.
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.
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.