The Residential Program Center Shelter is a 42-bed shelter for men and women, run in partnership with Arlington County Department of Human Services. New Hope Housing took over operations of RPC on February 3rd, 2020.
Eligibility
Shelter is available for adults only.
Referral Process
Please contact shelter by phone for information and bed availability. Shelter services in Arlington require a referral from the County Clinical Coordination Program. For more assistance and information, click here: https://publicassistance.arlingtonva.us/clinical-coordination-program/
During winter months, adults in need of shelter can go directly to site for availability. Visit Hypothermia Prevention Programs & Winter Shelters for more information.
Location & Phone Numbers
(703) 228-0022
1554 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA 22204
Hours
The Residential Program Center Shelter is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Services
Services include case management, advocacy, employment assistance, housing assistance, meals, and connection with community resources and programs.
Program Leadership
Director – Matthew Tucker
Residential Coordinator – Trey Styles
Community and Volunteer Coordinator – Rachel Blase
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are needed to provide meals and bag lunches, to assist shelter guests with employment and housing searches, to assist staff with office and maintenance duties, to assist with donations, and to host game nights and life skills workshops. Volunteers at RPC must be 18 years of age or older.
For volunteer opportunities, please contact Rachel Blase at rblase@newhopehousing.org or 703-228-1017