The GSH Blog
Joshua: Surgery Recovery Becomes a Financial Obstacle
As part of our activities, we now present a story from one of the people GSH has helped. There was no avoiding his much-needed surgery, but Joshua knew the recovery time would present a financial challenge. Joshua has worked as a transit driver for disabled...
A Message to Our Community – Un Mensaje Para Nuestra Comunidad
Our country, region, and communities are reeling with outrage from acts of racism we have witnessed in the past few weeks, specifically with the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and many others. We at Good Shepherd Housing feel we must speak up....
What the CARES Act Means for Nonprofits
Charitable Giving Incentives for Donors to 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organizations In addition to facilitating direct financial relief to affected nonprofit organizations, the CARES Act also creates charitable giving incentives for donors to 501(c)(3) nonprofit...
COVID-19 Hiring Opportunities
In order to help the people that are out of work due to COVID-19, we have compiled a list of businesses and organizations that are currently in need of new hires during this crisis. If your business is hiring, please let us know by emailing our development team at...
GSH Residents Need YOUR Support
Now, more than ever, Good Shepherd Housing (GSH) is relying on YOUR support to help us provide the most basic of services to our residents. Many of our clients work hourly jobs or hold other positions that have been negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Our...
GSH Development Director Candice Bennett Appointed to Fairfax County Planning Commission
Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is pleased to announce that the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay named our GSH Development Director Candice Bennett to the Fairfax County Planning Commission. Candice will be one of three at-large...
Charities benefit from Sheehy’s annual tradition of giving
https://www.autoremarketing.com/retail/charities-benefit-sheehys-annual-tradition-giving FAIRFAX, Va. - Vince Sheehy says giving back to the community has always been an “integral cornerstone” of his company, Sheehy Auto Stores. Sheehy is president of the...
Richmond Highway Corridor Community Conversation: Can We Develop with Displacement?
Last spring, members of Gum Springs and Hybla Valley shared the assets and challenges of their community. See a video and report on that meeting and help define how the community can now form a vision of its future. Can it develop in a way that benefits current...
Caring for her grandchildren
After her retirement, Sue was unable to afford the rent on her small apartment and was forced to move out. She had also recently taken guardianship of her grandchildren, including her grandson who suffers from a medical condition that requires ongoing treatment....
