Press Releases
WHF Foundation Awards Grants to Community-Based Non-Profit Partners; Scholarship to Trinity Washington University
Alexandria, VA -- The Women in Housing & Finance Foundation (WHF Foundation) announced its 2018 grant awards of $30,000 to six D.C. metro-area non-profit organizations that help serve women and their families with financial literacy, housing assistance, and life...
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Good Shepherd Housing Named ‘One of the Best’ Nonprofits by the Catalogue for Philanthropy
As it Celebrates its 16th Anniversary Serving the Greater Washington Region, the Catalogue for Philanthropy is Proud to Honor Good Shepherd Housing WASHINGTON, D.C.—6.6.2018—After a careful vetting process, the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater...
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Good Shepherd Housing Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrating 60th Unit
On September 29, 2017, Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services, Inc. (GSH) acquired its 60th unit. This particular unit in Colchester Towne is a one-bedroom apartment designated for a senior citizen (62 years or older) or an individual with a disability. Each...
read moreBank of America Charitable Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant to Help Local Families Achieve Financial Success
Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services, Inc. (GSH) received a $10,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, which helps build thriving communities by addressing issues fundamental to economic health and sustainability. The grant will be used toward...
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Good Shepherd Housing Receives $5,000 Grant from The UPS Foundation
Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services, Inc. (GSH) received a $5,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, which drives global corporate citizenship and philanthropic programs for UPS (NYSE: UPS). The grant will be used toward encouraging GSH clients to save money during...
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Good Shepherd Housing Announces 2017-2018 Board of Directors
Good Shepherd Housing, a non-profit affordable housing developer and provider, proudly announces the Board of Directors for the 2017-2018 year, led by Board Chair Alexis Feeney Tallman of Alexandria, Va. Tallman succeeds Richard Alderson, of Alexandria, Va., and will serve a two-year term through June 2019.
read moreDownsizing Helps Four Families with a Fresh Start
Downsizing is challenging. Besides the upheaval any move brings, Baby Boomers everywhere are struggling with handing down furniture and other quality possessions for which they no longer have need or space. One local family in Washington, D.C. recently struggled with...
read moreWHF Foundation Awards Grants To Community-Based Non-Profit Partners; Awards Scholarship To Trinity Washington University
Alexandria, VA -- The Women in Housing and Finance Foundation announced $30,000 in its 2017 grant awards to six D.C.metro-area non-profit organizations that help serve women and their families with financial literacy, housing assistance and life skills programs. This...
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Fired Up To Help Raises Needed Funds for Affordable Housing
On March 11, 2017, Fired Up To Help held a barbecue at Fair Winds Brewing Company in Lorton to support Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services (GSH), a local non-profit affordable housing provider. The proceeds will help GSH with its mission of reducing...
read moreCheryl Ellsworth – Honored for Many Years of Outstanding Civic Service to our Area’s Low-income Families
Fairfax County, VA – Cheryl Ellsworth was honored at the 2017 Fairfax County Federation of Citizens' annual awards banquet with a 2016 Fairfax County Citation of Merit recognizing her any and diverse volunteer efforts to increase access to affordable housing for...
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