With a contagious virus everywhere, people are going to get sick. Knowing what to do to prevent an outbreak is important. Jason Munoz, Director of the Eleanor U. Kennedy Shelter, and his team helped prevent an outbreak when a staff person tested positive for coronavirus last month. The staff person felt […]
UPDATED: May 19, 2021 After 14 months of remote and virtual volunteering, we are so excited to invite volunteers to serve on-site with us at our shelter programs. We are prioritizing individual volunteer opportunities, so some opportunities that were available pre-pandemic might not be available just yet, including group opportunities. We hope to expand soon […]
Dear friends, Due to public health guidance recommending the cancelling of large public gatherings, we have made the decision to cancel our Casino Night fundraiser scheduled for this Saturday, March 14th, 2020. We appreciate all of you who have made donations, purchased tickets, and sponsorships. We will be offering refunds to all ticket […]
Yesterday morning (February 17), a sprinkler pipe burst on the 2nd floor of Mondloch Place, a 20-unit residential building for adults who were chronically homeless. Staff immediately contacted Fairfax County officials and the fire department who shut off all power and water in order to assess damage. Five apartments have water damage as does the community room, […]
