GSH Updates
Affordable housing approved for emptying Franconia Governmental Center site
By Scott McCaffrey Published March 18, 2026 at 1:45PM The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has approved a rezoning of the former Franconia Governmental Center site that will permit it to be redeveloped with affordable housing. Though criticized by some, the...
Foundation for Success Awards $30,000 Grant to Good Shepherd Housing to Strengthen Healthcare Access and Youth Workforce Programs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 17, 2026 Foundation for Success Awards $30,000 Grant to Good Shepherd Housing to Strengthen Healthcare Access and Youth Workforce Programs FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services (GSH) announced today that it has...
Planning commission supports affordable housing on Franconia Governmental Center site
A proposal to build 120 units of affordable housing on a site now occupied by the Franconia Governmental Center has won the support of the Fairfax County Planning Commission. Commission members voted without opposition on Feb. 4 to approve the plan by Franconia...
ECHO, Women Giving Gave Among Charities Receiving Sheehy Grants
As part of its annual year-end giving initiative, Sheehy Auto Stores contributed $207,000 to nearly 20 nonprofit organizations across the Mid-Atlantic, supporting community-based programs focused on hunger relief, housing stability, health care, youth services, and...
Good Shepherd Housing Remembers Congressman Gerry Connolly
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly. A steadfast champion for affordable housing, he stood beside Good Shepherd Housing in our mission—most recently celebrating our 100th unit acquisition and receiving our Public Service Award at our...
Gerry Connolly, Steadfast Advocate: A Tribute from Jim Sullivan
Gerry Connolly, throughout his life, was a staunch supporter of Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services both as a private citizen and a public service official. He remained a friend of GSH as the organization grew over its fifty plus years. Gerry was always a...
Fairfax County board opens door for housing, more retail in Franconia Triangle
By Scott McCaffrey The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors around midnight on Tuesday (May 13) voted 9-0 to move forward with a plan for affordable housing on the soon-to-be-vacated Franconia Governmental Center site. The vote — unanimous except for absent Springfield...
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...