In The News
Emergency rent, utility assistance help struggling families stay afloat
LESLIE MILLER, The Arlington Catholic Herald; January 12, 2021 La’Trell Smith Owens was working the front desk at a hotel when the coronavirus blew into Virginia last March. As states started putting restrictions in place to slow the spread of the virus, the travel...
7 North American Groups Helping Those In Need
EZVID WIKI EDITORIAL, Wiki.ezvid.com; December 11, 2020 North America is home to millions of people, some of whom are able to prosper without much difficulty, and some who are less fortunate. Due to a variety of factors, many individuals have trouble acquiring the...
GSH mentioned in Opinion: Commentary: Giving for the Holidays by Delegate Paul Krizek
In his opinion piece in the Mount Vernon Gazette, Delegate Paul Krizek recommends giving to local nonprofits that serve the Mount Vernon area, including Good Shepherd Housing. For more, view his opinion piece in the Mount Vernon Gazette...
Dominion Energy commits $1.5M to Va. communities ahead of winter
As the D.C. region heads into the winter months, Dominion Energy is pumping more than $1.5 million into community programs throughout Virginia to boost energy efficiency. The company says money will go toward reducing energy use, improving home efficiency, supporting...
Dominion Energy and Good Shepherd Housing partner on energy efficiency
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (WDVM)– Good Shepherd Housing is getting the help they need with a $113,000 grant from Dominion Energy that supports energy efficiency. Dominion Energy and Good Shepherd Housing partnered together to assist with low income housing. Projects include: *...
Governor Northam Announces Administration Appointments
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam announced additional appointments to his Administration today. Office of the Governor Grace Kelly, Deputy Director of the Virginia Office for Intergovernmental AffairsGrace Kelly has been appointed Deputy Director of the Virginia Office...
Fairfax officials divide up $200 million in federal COVID cash
BRIAN TROMPETER, Sun Gazette Newspapers Fairfax County officials are considering how to disburse more than $200 million in federal moneys from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act’s Coronavirus Relief Fund. The one-time funds may be used only...
Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Alexandria Presented with 2019 Good Shepherd Housing Philanthropy Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, November 12, 2019 CONTACT: Amber Roseboom Director of Media Relations Catholic Diocese of Arlington 571-215-8731 Amber.Roseboom@arlingtondiocese.org Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Alexandria Presented with 2019 Good Shepherd Housing...
South County Task Force meeting: Evictions in the Corridor
By: coveringthecorridor.com The Eviction Lab in Richmond has mapped our census tracks for race and the percentage of evictions. You can see that the rate of evictions is high in the Richmond Highway Community. Speakers: Dipti Pidikiti-Smith, Deputy Director of...
Enjoy the 2019 Good Shepherd Housing Annual Gala
By Debby Critchley, www.thezebra.org Attend a magnificent evening and enjoy cocktails, tantalizing plates, live and silent auctions, unique entertainment offerings, casino gaming, desserts and dancing at the Good Shepherd Housing Gala. Every attendee will receive...