GSH Updates
Planning commissioners urge open-mindedness on affordable housing at Franconia Triange
By Scott McCaffrey The Fairfax County Planning Commission voted 10-1 on Wednesday (May 7) to recommend that the Board of Supervisors advance a contentious plan that would allow affordable housing on the current Franconia Governmental Center site. The vote came after...
Good Shepherd Housing Makes First Affordable Housing Acquisition In Alexandria City
A nonprofit focused on preserving affordable housing is purchasing a residential unit to keep it affordable in the long term. Emily Leayman,Patch Staff ALEXANDRIA, VA — Nonprofit Good Shepherd Housing is making its entrance into the City of Alexandria with the first...
Good Shepherd Housing expands to Alexandria with affordable condo purchase
By Ryan Belmore Good Shepherd Housing (GSH) is making its first move into Alexandria by buying a one-bedroom condo in the Landmark-Van Dorn area. This purchase is a team effort between GSH, the City of Alexandria Office of Housing, and a seller who shares their...
Good Shepherd Housing Expands to Alexandria
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEGood Shepherd Housing Expands into Alexandria with Long-Term Affordable Housing Purchase Alexandria, VA — May 6, 2025Good Shepherd Housing (GSH) has officially expanded into the City of Alexandria with the purchase of a one-bedroom condominium in...
CDBG/HOME and Good Shepherd Housing: Celebrating Opening of 100th Affordable Home
Fairfax County-based Good Shepherd Housing, which has been a recipient of federal Community Block Development Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds from the Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development, recently celebrated...
Developer files plan for affordable housing at Franconia government center site
Above: Renderings of Franconia Governmental Center redevelopment (image via Fairfax County government/Soto Architecture & Urban Design) By Vernon Miles Franconia Development Partners is moving forward with its proposal to replace the Franconia Governmental Center...
Sheehy Auto Stores Donates $166,000 To Support 18 Local Charities Across The MidAtlantic Region
FAIRFAX, VA, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sheehy Auto Stores has announced a generous donation of $166,000 to support 18 charitable organizations across the communities it serves, including Washington, D.C.; Baltimore and Hagerstown,...
Leadership Fairfax Seeks Leaders To Serve On Non-Profit Boards
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff RESTON, VA — Leadership Fairfax is looking for people passionate about helping others to serve on the board of a nonprofit organization. On Wednesday, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Leadership Fairfax is hosting Board and Brew at the Lake House...
Interim agreement approved for affordable housing at Franconia Governmental Center site
By Scott McCaffrey The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) took a procedural step forward last week in the controversial effort to redevelop the Franconia Governmental Center for affordable housing. Authority members voted nearly unanimously on...
Good Shepherd Housing Marks a Milestone
Officials cut ribbon on their 100th housing unit. By Mike Salmon Recently Good Shepherd Housing and local officials cut the ribbon in the Terrace Towne of Gunston apartments in Lorton, marking the 100th housing unit Good Shepherd has acquired for their...