2023
New Hope Housing Recognizes Volunteers
Connection Newspapers September 20, 2023.
Volunteers Make Difference for Route 1 Nonprofit New Hope Housing
Patch.com September 20, 2023.
Local Nonprofits Name New Leaders
Mt. Vernon On The Move June 16, 2023.
Shelter Operator New Hope Housing Names New Director
Patch.com June 15, 2023.
New Hope Housing Has a New Chief Executive Officer
The Zebra June 14, 2023.
Local Leaders, Volunteers To Rappel Down Hilton Hotel in Arlington
Patch.com May 4, 2023.
14 Stories of New Hope Returns as Dozens Rappel Off Hilton in National Landing
Arlington Magazine May 1, 2023.
14 Stories of New Hope: Fighting Homelessness From Dizzying Heights
The Zebra May 1, 2023.
Governor Youngkin Awards More Than $12 Million to Reduce Homelessness
Fairfax Times March 24, 2023.
Super Soul Party Brings People Together at Arlington Homeless Shelter
NBC-4 Washington February 12, 2023.
The Country Moved on From Covid. This Homeless Shelter is Stuck in It
The Washington Post January 1, 2023.
2022
Falls Church Barbershop Owner Provides Haircuts to Homeless
Falls Church Patch December 7, 2022.
Volunteers Clean Up Bailey’s Crossroads
Annandale Today November 21, 2022.
New Crop of Young Professionals Preps for Leadership Program
Sun Gazette July 26, 2022.
Messiah Lutheran’s Legacy Lives on Through Key Donations
The Zebra June 6, 2022.
Rappellers Raise Funds For New Hope Housing
Alexandria Gazette May 11, 2022.
Fairfax County Board Chairman Rappels Down 14-Story Crystal City Building to Raise Funds for Charity
INSIDE NOVA May 9, 2022.
A bold jump off a building, 160 feet up, to fight homelessness
The Washington Post May 7, 2022.
Check This Out – 14 Stories Up, 14 Stories Down (video)
WUSA9 May 6, 2022.
Spotted! Helios team member Samantha Melendez was interviewed by @wusa9 after rappelling down the Crystal City Hilton to benefit @NewHopeHousing #endinghomelessness pic.twitter.com/vB0EkC89Vl
— Helios HR (@HeliosHR) May 7, 2022
Volunteers to Rappel Down Virginia High Rise to Help End Homelessness
NBC-4 Washington May 6, 2022.
New Hope Housing Holds Rappelling Fundraiser Friday
Fox-5 DC May 5, 2022.
Climbers to Rappel Down Crystal City Building for Charity
Arlington Magazine May 4, 2022.
70 People To Rappel Down Arlington Hotel to End Homelessness
Patch.com May 3, 2022.
County Board Member Among Dozens Set to Rappel Down a Crystal City Hotel This Week
ARLnow.com May 2, 2022.
$8.2 Million Awarded to Reduce Homelessness in Virginia
WDBJ-Roanoke January 14, 2022.
Washington LT Charles Leno Brings Tradition of Giving to DMV Through Leno Claus
The Washington Post January 1, 2022.
2021
Homeless in Arlington: As the pandemic lingers, home has become a workplace, a classroom and a refuge from a deadly virus. But what if you don’t have a home?
Arlington Magazine November 1, 2021.
How an Alexandria Church That Closed and Sold Its Land Blessed the Community with $2M
ABC7 October 26, 2021.
‘Trying to Chase a Train’: Fairfax’s Effort to Vaccinate Unhoused Residents
DCist October 7, 2021.
Streams Get a Lift From A County Program
Fairfax Station Connection August 4, 2021.
New Hope Housing Director To Retire After 30 Years
Patch.com May 21, 2021.
2020
Alexandria Residents Recognized for Volunteerism at Virtual Awards Breakfast
Zebra.org September 21, 2020.
Hotel Rooms Help Fairfax County Homeless During Pandemic
Patch.Com June 24, 2020.
Keller Williams Initiative Supports First-Responders, Care Facilities
InsideNova May 29, 2020.
ACT Now COVID-19 Fund Raises $530K in Single Month
ALX NOW April 10, 2020.
More Than $500,000 Distributed to Area Nonprofits from Arlington Community Foundation’s COVID-19 Prompt Response Fund
ARL NOW April 9, 2020.
How You Can Help During the Coronavirus Outbreak
The Washington Post April 6, 2020.
Community Foundation Awards $360,000 in Second Round of COVID-19 Relief Grants
Inside NOVA April 3, 2020.
Cities Struggle to Protect Vulnerable Homeless Populations as Coronavirus Spreads
The Washington Post March 21, 2020.
Fort Hunt Safeway All Set For Ribbon-Cutting
The Zebra March 4, 2020.
Tackling Homelessness in Bailey’s Crossroads
Arlington Magazine February 24, 2020.
New Facility Invites Stronger Push to Tackle Homelessness
Falls Church News Press January 10, 2020.
2019
Homeless Battle Winter In Northern Virginia, Look Ahead to 2020
Patch.com December 26, 2019.
Arlington Awards Contracts for Homeless Shelters
Patch.com December 13, 2019.
Guests at New Bailey’s Shelter Share Their Stories of Homelessness
the Annandale Blog November 25, 2019.
Bailey’s Shelter Moves to New Location
Falls Church News Press November 25, 2019.
New County Homeless Shelter Opens In Falls Church
Fairfax Times November 10, 2019.
New Bailey’s shelter serves most vulnerable members of the community
the Annandale Blog November 5, 2019.
Hope and Hospitality in a Positive Environment in Falls Church
Virginia Connection Newspapers November 5, 2019.
Bailey’s Crossroads Homeless Shelter to Open Soon
NBC4 Washington October 24, 2019.
Fairfax County Enlists Homeless People to Help With Stormwater Cleanup
NBC4 Washington October 7, 2019.
Formerly Homeless Kids Benefit from Back-To-School Shopping Event
Old Town Alexandria Patch August 27, 2019.
New Hope Housing Thanks Volunteers
Mount Vernon Gazette August 22, 2019.
New Hope Housing’s Michell Named Lady Fairfax
Connection Newspapers May 20, 2019.
New Hope Housing Director Named Lady Fairfax
Covering the Corridor May 16, 2019.
Keller Williams RED Day Supports New Hope Housing
Alexandria Living Magazine May 3, 2019.
State Homeless Grants Top $2.2 Million
Falls Church News Press April 19, 2019.
Foley of Neighborhood Barbershop Honored at Nats Opener
Falls Church News Press April 11, 2019.
$160,000 Raised at Casino Night Fundraiser
Alexandria Gazette April 8, 2019.
2018
Barbers Get Ready for 25-Hour Cut-A-Thon
NBC-4 Washington November 2, 2018. (video)
Del Ray’s First Thursday Dedicated to Homeless Residents
WDVM July 6, 2018. (video)
The Number of Homeless Veterans in Virginia has Plummeted in Recent Years
Virginia Public Radio May 21, 2018.
“Celebrating the Magic of Giving Back” in Fairfax County
Virginia Connection Newspapers May 2, 2018.
Old Town Keller Williams to Help New Hope Housing Renovate Four Alexandria Homes
The Zebra Press April 30, 2018.
County Breaks Ground on “State-of-the-Art” Homeless Shelter
Fairfax Times April 22, 2018.
New Homeless Center Will be a Fairfax County First
WTOP April 5, 2018.
Shelters in “No Turn Away” Mode When Temperatures Plunge
Alexandria Living Magazine January 26, 2018.
2017
RSVP Northern Virginia Volunteer Named Points of Light Award Recipient
The Zebra December 28, 2017.
Helping Keep Homeless Warm This Winter
Connection Newspapers November 7, 2017.
Giving Hope Breakfast Raises $112,000 for Homeless
Mount Vernon Voice November 1, 2017.
New Hope Housing Provides Residents Faith, Hospitality
LocalDVM October 19, 2017.
Meet the Arlington Teenager Who is Helping Turn Formerly Homeless People into Patrons of Art
Washington Post October 1, 2017.
New Hope Housing Takes Over Bailey’s X-Roads Shelter
Falls Church News-Press August 18, 2017.
New Hope Housing Reducing Homelessness Step by Step
LocalDVM July 31, 2017.
Nonprofits Explain Missions to Chamber
Mount Vernon Voice July 19, 2017. Page 1 & 10.
A Jazzy Fundraiser for NHH
Mount Vernon Voice April 26, 2017.
2016
The Journey Beyond “Three Hots and a Cot” in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Gazette December 21, 2016.
New Hope Housing Wins Grant From Dominion Foundation
Falls Church News Press December 19, 2016.
Once Homeless, Now They Help Others
Mount Vernon Voice November 2, 2016. Page 8.
A Glimpse Inside Fairfax County’s Homeless Shelter System
Fairfax Times August 19, 2016.
US Nonprofit Working to End Homelessness
Voice of America News April 3, 2016.
Dominion Guild Supports VA Nonprofits with Grants
Inside NOVA March 24, 2016.
Alexandria Nonprofits Awarded $100,000 in United Way Community Impact Grants
AlexandriaNews.org March 9, 2016.
Local Nonprofits Team Up on Route One Corridor Housing Project
RedBrick Town. March 9, 2016.
Viewpoint: Ending Homelessness
NBC4 Washington. February 21, 2016.
New Hope Housing Helps Get 3 Vets a Home
Mount Vernon Voice. February 10, 2016.
Volunteers Turn Out to Help Homeless
Mount Vernon Voice. January 27, 2016.
The City, Rebuilding Together Alexandria and New Hope Housing Partner to Provide Homeless Vets With Housing
AlexandriaNews.org. January 20, 2016.
2015
Working Woman: Epiphany in Africa leads to 25 years of helping homeless in Virginia
WJLA-7. December 4, 2015.
City Functionally Ends Veteran Homelessness
Alexandria Times. December 4, 2015.
Fairfax to End Veteran Homelessness
Connection Newspapers. November 10, 2015.
New Hope Housing To Open Alexandria Facility For Homeless Veterans
AlexandriaNews.org. October 30, 2015.
New Hope Housing Receives Housing First Award
Mount Vernon Gazette. Page 4. September 3-9, 2015.
New Hope Honors Volunteers
Mount Vernon Voice. Page 3, 10. August 12, 2015.
From Homeless to Helping Others: New Hope Names LaKesha McGuire as Employee of the Year
Mount Vernon Voice. Page 2. July 15, 2015.
Summer Fun: New Hope Housing Young Professionals Board Hosts Fundraiser
The Scene at Bisnow. July 10, 2015.
Fairfax County Makes a Dent in Homelessness but Much More is Needed
Mount Vernon Voice. Page 2. March 11, 2015.
Fighting Against Hypothermia
Mount Vernon Gazette. Page 5 & 20. March 5, 2015.
Activists and Faith Community Lead 40 Year Fight Against Homelessness
Mount Vernon Voice. Page 1 & 6. March 4, 2015.
Fairfax is Offering New Federal Rent Vouchers for the First Time in Two Years
The Washington Post. February 10, 2015.
Partnering for MLK Day of Service
Mount Vernon Voice. Page 11. January 20, 2015.
Adults Find Homes Through Grants to New Hope Housing
Mount Vernon Gazette. Page 3. January 8, 2015.
2014
Commentary: Helping People Without Homes
Fairfax Connection. December 16, 2014.
Mount Vernon Kiwanis Club Supports Area Nonprofits
Mount Vernon Voice. Page 10. November 12, 2014.
Supporting Susan’s Place
Arlington Connection. Page 5. October 22, 2014.
Rock and Stroll: Event Raises Funds, Awareness to Help the Homeless
Alexandria Gazette. Page 8. October 16, 2014.
Mondloch Place Wins NACCED Award
e-ffordable.org October 10, 2014.
Ending Homelessness in the City of Alexandria
Alexandria Gazette: Newcomers Edition. Page 13. August 29, 2014.
Ending Homelessness in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Gazette: Newcomers Edition. Page 17. August 29, 2014.
Interview with Pamela L. Michell
Executive Leaders Radio. August 21, 2014.
Mondloch Place Wins NaCo Award
e-ffordable.org July 18, 2014.
New Hope Housing Names Murray “Employee of the Year”
Mount Vernon Voice. Page 3. July 2, 2014.
New Hope Gets Check from Aldersgate UMC Women
Mount Vernon Voice. Page 9. May 21, 2014.
New Hope Honors Moran
Mount Vernon Voice. Page 1. May 14, 2014.
Gala Funds Will Give New Hope to Needy
Mount Vernon Voice. Page 6-7. May 14, 2014.
United Way Gives Local Groups Big Cash Infusion
Alexandria Times. Page 3. March 6, 2014.
Temperature in DC Expected to Plummet Monday
The Washington Post. January 4, 2014.
2013
Soldiers Worldwide Celebrating the Holidays
Army.Mil December 24, 2013.
New Hope’s Michell Receives Award
The Zebra. December 5, 2013.
A Home of Their Own at Mondloch Place
Mount Vernon Voice. Page 1-2. October 23, 2013.
Homes for the Homeless in Virginia
WUSA-9. October 20,2013.
New Approach to Ending Homelessness in Fairfax County
Fox-5 DC October 20, 2013.
Fairfax County Wrestles With Housing Issues as its Suburban Character Shifts
The Washington Post. October 20, 2013.
Leadership Fairfax Honors Community Leaders Who Make a Difference
Fairfax Connection. October 3, 2013.
A Home for the Homeless
Mount Vernon Gazette. September 5, 2013.
New Hope Honors Volunteers
Mount Vernon Voice.Page 9. June 26, 2013.
Hollywood Helps New Hope Housing
Mount Vernon Voice. Page 1, 6. May 15, 2013.
Putting a Face on Homelessness
Mount Vernon Voice. Page 1, 6. February 27, 2013.
Program Puts A Face on Homelessness
Fairfax Times. February 22, 2013.
Opinion: Homeless, Not Hopeless
Reston Connection. February 6, 2013. Page 2.
Guest Commentary: ‘100,000 Homes’ Takes Aim at Local Homelessness
Falls Church News-Press. February 2, 2013.
2012
New Hope Housing Receives County Team Excellence Award.
Mount Vernon Patch. November 20, 2012.
MV Patch – October 23, 2012
New Hope residents help clean the creek!
Connection Paper – Alexandria Edition – October 10, 2012 –
Rock and Stroll
Connections Paper – Mount Vernon Edition – August 16, 2012
Volunteer Recognition
Mount Vernon Patch – August 16, 2012
Pohick Picnic
Mount Vernon Patch – July 20, 2012
Winter Shelters to Undergo Scrutiny for 2013-14 Season
First County Shelter Becoming “Residences at Mondloch”
Fairfax Connection. June 20, 2012.
Connection Papers June 2012
Mondloch House Undergoes Renovation
Mount Vernon Patch May 2012
Out of Poverty Graduation Mount Vernon Voice April 2012 – “On the Boardwalk” Gala
Fort Hunt Patch March 2012
Faces of Homelessness Story
Chantilly Patch March 2012
Faces of Homelessness, A Night at VICHOP
Falls Church News March 2012
Falls Church Winter Shelter Story
Homeless Couple Survives the Streets
Connection Newspapers. February 2, 2012.
Mount Vernon Gazette January 2012
Raymond Heflin Story – New Hope Housing Saves a Life
2011
New Hope Housing Hosts Open House In Alexandria
Mount Vernon Patch. October 5, 2011.
2010
Governor Tours New Hope Shelters
Mount Vernon Gazette. September 2, 2010.
2007
An Open House:Award-winning homeless shelter invites community in to celebrate
Fairfax Connection. February 20, 2007.
Out of the Woods: Mondloch House’s staff builds relationships with the chronically homeless
Fairfax Connection. January 9, 2007.
2006
Can the County House Its Homeless? Committee to End Homelessness unveils its strategy
Connection Newspapers. October 31, 2006.
Working Hard and Still Homeless: High housing costs mean some Mount Vernon residents commute to work from homeless shelters
Connection Newspapers. October 10, 2006.
Washingtonians of the Year 2005 – Pamela L. Michell
Washingtonian. January 1, 2006.
2005
Thanksgiving Stories: Mondloch House I celebrates a successful first year
Connection Newspapers. November 22, 2005.
2004
New Hope Wins State Award: Group offers shelters and transitional housing to single adults and families
Connection Newspapers. December 2, 2004.
2003
New Hope for Homeless Through Kiwanis
Connection Newspapers. June 10, 2003.
New Hope Keeps On Giving:Housing gala honors Mondloch family
Connection Newspapers. May 20, 2003.
2000
A Far Better Place To Rest
The Washington Post. April 27, 2000.