Fannie Mae's Help The Homeless Walkathon 2008
For more information on the Walkathon, please click here
Immediate Need:
-infant clothes, especially sizes 0-12 months, are also needed.
-Help with our Family Fun Night/Halloween Party, Wednesday, October 29
-gift cards for school clothes
Ongoing Need:
For our youngest residents: baby clothes (especially onesies, sleepers, socks, 0-12 month sizes), diapers (sizes 4, 5, 6), baby-proofing items—gates, outlet covers, cupboard latches, doorknob covers For our children: “pull ups” for 3-4 year olds For adults in Permanent Supportive Housing: dvd players, exercise dvds, free weights, clock radios, weather radios, fishing supplies, fans For all shelters: casseroles & prepared meals, food for diabetics Special request from Sam’s Place: used kitchen cabinets (above the sink), Home Depot gift cards (for maintenance on the house)
General Volunteer Information:
Our volunteers are wonderful people who give their hands and hearts to help others in need! From a local Girl Scout Troop that leads children’s activities monthly, to faith communities who provide meals, to individual volunteers helping residents with job searches, to the many, many others who generously give their time and skills to help residents, volunteers are essential to our work and for making New Hope Housing a place of hope and hospitality. Each year over 600 individuals provide volunteer services totaling more than 15,000 hours supporting the work of New Hope Housing. The opportunities for volunteer service are varied–group and individual projects, one-time projects, and scheduled ongoing services are all possible. Some of the ways that volunteers can help include: Working with children:
Plan and lead evening activities at the family shelter
Plan a special party or weekend activity
Tutor or mentor a child in transitional housing
Working with adult residents:
Assist residents with job searches & resume writing
Teach a short-term or one-time class on a subject of interest
Tutor residents in basic math, English, or computer skills
Working with shelter operations:
Assist in the kitchen with meals
Use your handyman skills to help with repairs & renovations
Help with landscaping and yard maintenance
Group service projects are a great way to involve your co-workers or your faith community in team-building through volunteer service.
For information on current volunteer needs and opportunities, check the Volunteer Opportunities List below. Or, for more information, or to discuss a team project, contact our Outreach & Volunteer Services Coordinator, Chris Bramante at 703-799-2293, ext. 22, or by email cbramante@newhopehousing.org.
Volunteer Application:
Individuals who wish to serve as volunteers should first complete and submit a Volunteer Application. To download the Volunteer Application form, click here: Volunteer Application. If you have questions about volunteering that you would like to discuss before completing an application, contact Chris Bramante, Volunteer Coordinator (cbramante@newhopehousing.org).
Current Volunteer Opportunities List:
Volunteers to help answer phone and assist with basic receptionist duties are needed at the administration office at various times during the week.
- ESL tutor for adults
- Home-reading tutor for child in transitional housing
- Job training/employment mentors – show someone “a day in the life” of your profession
- Volunteers to lead short-term classes, such as cooking
- Volunteer Yoga instructor
- Nutritionist
- Beauticians/barbers to donate haircuts
- Handyman to repair shed (and teach skills!)
- Seamstress/tailor
- Yard work and cleaning at Susan’s Place (Arlington)
- Faith communities or civic groups to “adopt” Sam’s Place or Susan’s Place, build relationships, help meet needs of residents
- Volunteers to assist with children’s activities, weeknights, while parents attend Life Skills classes
2008 Outstanding Volunteers!
Hundreds of individuals provided thousands of hours of volunteer service in 2008. We appreciate each person and each group for their dedicated service. Volunteers enhance the work of New Hope Housing and enrich the lives of our residents. At our Annual Meeting & Volunteer Recognition, the following volunteers received awards for the outstanding service in 2008: Kyle Randall Volunteer of the Year, Cindy Kohler
Allie McConnell Youth Service Award, Salim Faurus-Ismaili
Eleanor Kennedy Volunteer of the Year, Danny Griffin
Mondloch House Volunteer of the Year, Anne Weikart
Operations Volunteer of the Year, Cecil Frazier
Permanent Supportive Housing Volunteer of the Year, Karen Latta
VIC-HOP Volunteer of the Year, Bonnie Lilley
Faithful Friend Award, Susan Homar
Kitchen Angels Award, Chante Bowser-Neal and Alta Foster-Gallahan
"Kids Care" Award, Kellee Hearther |  
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