Housing Insecurity and College

Housing Insecurity and College

by David Levine, CEO/President Last month, the journal “Inside Higher Ed” published this article on the unmet financial needs for students attending college.  Not surprisingly, the gap between the costs of college (with living expenses) and the financial...
Home for the Holidays

Home for the Holidays

For better or for worse. Unfortunately for Sam, her husband decided to not stick around through the “for worse”. Sam is a teacher in Northern Virginia, but when her husband left and refused to support his children financially, she found herself stuck in a...
First Annual Trunk or Treat a Sweet Success!

First Annual Trunk or Treat a Sweet Success!

Thanks to First AME of Alexandria and Quantum Property Management for all their participation in our Trunk or Treat event. A special thanks, too, to Carvana and Capital One for their support of the event. These supporters, and many others, made our...
From Foreclosure to Stability

From Foreclosure to Stability

The 2008-2009 recession and the ensuing housing crisis was a challenge for many families in our community. Ms. Kenneth was no different. A mom of three, she lost her job like many others did in 2009. Depleting her savings, she tried to sell the home they owned, but...
Sunday Cleanup

Sunday Cleanup

by David Levine, President/CEO Thanks to our friends from Calvary Presbyterian Church for cleaning up part of Colchester Towne. With much energy, enthusiasm and warm gloves, the Calvary Church group jumped right in to the task this past Sunday. In no time, they...
Home Is Where the Heart Is

Home Is Where the Heart Is

At GSH, we see many residents first come to us without any hope. They have lost their housing for any number of reasons. We then give them hope, starting with an affordable housing unit. We also step in with case management support, referrals (employment, work...