Friends, volunteers, and staff of New Hope Housing gathered on September 14th to recognize and thank volunteers for their service to the community. New Hope Housing’s new executive director, Ashley McSwain, opened the night with remarks thanking volunteers for their contributions stating that “volunteers are the lifeblood of nonprofits.” Liza Feiler, Director of Community Engagement, […]
May 5th was a gorgeous and sunny day to go rappelling! 90 friends and supporters went Over The Edge of the 14-story Hilton Arlington National Landing to raise funds for our supportive housing programs. Hundreds of friends, family members, and colleagues cheered from The Landing Zone as each brave rappeller descended 160 feet. We all […]
It was a beautiful and unseasonably warm Friday, October 21, when 1o volunteers from Hilton Arlington National Landing (formerly Hilton Crystal City) helped pick up litter along Seminary Road as part of the “Adopt-A-Highway” program of the Virginia Department of Transportation. New Hope Housing officially became an Adopt-A-Highway partner with this inaugural project and has […]
We were so pleased to be joined by volunteers and friends on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at our Annual Volunteer Celebration to honor several individuals and groups for their service to their homeless neighbors. Ms. Sharon Holland, Manager of Community Engagement, kicked off the event with rousing cheers of thanks and appreciation. Our Volunteer of […]
The rain slowed us down a little but did not stop more than 80 friends and supporters from going Over The Edge on May 6th! From 9a m to 5pm, we got to cheer everyone on from The Landing Zone as they descended 160 feet. Families, friends, faith communities, colleagues – all rappelling together and […]
Guests at Bailey’s Shelter has some extra special guests for Bingo Night on Monday, December 6th – Washington Football Team offensive tackle Charles Leno and his wife Jennifer Leno! Last year while playing for Chicago, Charles and Jennifer came up with “Leno Claus,” a project to partner with and support nonprofits and individuals or families […]
Nine caring individuals and groups were honored Saturday, July 24th, 2021, by New Hope Housing at our Annual Volunteer Celebration Lunch for their service to their homeless neighbors. Samantha Smyth, New Hope Housing’s Manager of Volunteer Programs, kicked off the ceremony by sharing impressive facts about volunteer this past year. Due to pandemic restrictions, volunteers […]
Compassionate, dedicated, and adaptable. These words were repeatedly used to describe the 9 individuals, families, and groups who were honored Saturday, August 29th, by New Hope Housing at our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast for their service over the past year. This was the first time in 15 years that we did not have an in-person […]
On Wednesday, August 21st, volunteers from Keller Williams MetroCenter took 16 formerly homeless children from New Hope Housing back-to-school shopping at Target. Keller Williams volunteers served as personal shoppers for each child. This is the second year in a row that they have hosted this special shopping event and it was filled with smiles with […]
Haircuts. Homes. Meals. IDs. Voter registration. On Saturday, August 10th, New Hope Housing recognized 6 individual and 5 group volunteers for providing all of these things and more to homeless individuals and families in Northern Virginia at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast held at First Christian Church in Falls Church. Keller Williams Metro Center was […]
