Teresa has been through a lot. In 2019, she lost her husband. While still grieving, the COVID pandemic began, upsetting everything in the world. Depression set in and she became homeless not long after. Everyone around her now will tell you that, somehow, Teresa is still one of the most positive people they’ve met. Read […]
June 14, 2023 New Hope Housing (NHH) announced today that the board of directors have selected Ashley McSwain as the chief executive officer. Her start date was June 12, 2023. Ashley succeeds the interim executive director, William Gorman, who has been in that role since October 1, 2021. Ashley has 25 years of experience with […]
Ms. Jessamin said having 3 strokes and ending up in the hospital was a “wake-up call” that has helped her focus on the things that are most important in life. At the time she had already lost a job that she loved due to the pandemic and started a new job in a new city […]
November 1, 2022 The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recognized and thanked 21 human services nonprofits for their efforts to keep residents safe during the pandemic. Each nonprofit was named during this board meeting and presented a plaque with the following board resolution: WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic created significant hardships for individuals and families […]
October 1, 2021 – Alexandria, VA. New Hope Housing’s board of directors has appointed William W. Gorman as the interim executive director. Gorman will replace outgoing executive director Pam Michell, effective Oct. 1. Gorman has a strong record of organizational leadership and experience working as the chief of operations for the Archdiocese of Washington and […]
May 20, 2021 – Alexandria, VA. New Hope Housing (NHH), announced today that Pam Michell is retiring as executive director following a long and stellar career in public service. Her retirement date is set for Oct. 1, 2021. Michell began her career as executive director of NHH on Nov. 5, 1990. Her philosophy of hope, […]
2020 was a difficult year for many of us mentally. But one shelter guest told us it was the year she was finally able to manage her mental health challenges and succeed. Ms. T. began experiencing symptoms of depression in 2009. At the time, she was an IT professional, enjoying her life in Arlington. She […]
Ms. Naaz Farooqi was scared to go to shelter. Even as she fell further into debt while trying to take care of her children, she refused. Even COVID seemed to scare her less than shelter. She had heard “horrific things about shelters” and was dead set against going to one at her age. But everything […]
