GSH Updates
Delegate Rozia Henson Presents HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 282 to Good Shepherd Housing in Celebration of 50 Years of Service
Good Shepherd Housing Press Contact: Candice Bennett, cbennett@goodhousing.org, 703-245-1944 Delegate Rozia Henson Presents HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 282 to Good Shepherd Housing in Celebration of 50 Years of Service Fairfax County, VA – On Monday, July 8th, Delegate...
Mattie Palmore Honored at Gum Springs Community Day
By Mary Paden Mattie Palmore was honored for more than 30 years of community service and leadership at the annual Gum Springs Community Day and Juneteenth Celebration Saturday by county and state officials, the Gum Springs Advisory Council, and the New Gum Springs...
A Tribute to Rosemary Murray – Heart and Soul of Good Shepherd Housing
Good Shepherd Housing would like to honor and celebrate an extraordinary leader, Rosemary Murray, whose tenure as President of the Board of Directors transformed not only our organization but also the lives of countless individuals in our community. Her passing in...
Community suggests fire station relocation, new rec center at Franconia Governmental Center
Caitlyn Meisner May 8, 2024 at 2:30pm The existing Franconia Governmental Center is adjacent to the Franconia Fire Station (via Google Maps) Fairfax County is taking another look at its plans for the Franconia Governmental Center. After two initial meetings to gather...
“We are unlocking potential” – FCRHA
Good Shepherd Housing on how federal CDBG funds are positively impacting lives in Fairfax County Genee Hayes, executive director of Good Shepherd Housing, has first-hand experience in the potential impact of affordable housing. “I grew up in affordable housing. My...
County board defers plan for affordable housing at Franconia Governmental Center
The current Franconia Governmental Center at 6121 Franconia Road (via Google Maps)Fatimah Waseem February 27, 2024 at 11:45am A plan to redevelop the site of the Franconia Governmental Center has been delayed again. At Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting on...
Good Shepherd Housing Announces New Executive Director
Good Shepherd Housing Press Contact: Candice Bennett, cbennett@goodhousing.org, 703-559-1744 Good Shepherd Housing Announces New Executive Director Lorton, Virginia — The Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services (GSH) Board of Directors is pleased to...
We’ve Moved!
GSH Has A New Address and a New Mailing Address! We have relocated our mailing address to PO Box 1266 Newington, VA 22122-9998. You can also find our updated mailing address at the bottom of our website. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't...
AT&T Foundation awards digital literacy grants to Richmond Highway area nonprofits
Children participate in United Community's SPARKS Summer Camp, which is benefiting from a $25,000 grant from the AT&T Foundation. (Credit: AT&T/United Community) Two nonprofits around the Richmond Highway Corridor recently received grants aimed at improving...
Career fair scheduled Wednesday in Springfield for military, veterans and spouses
The Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce is presenting a career and resource fair for service members, veterans and their spouses on Wednesday, June 14. The event, at Embassy Suites, 8100 Loisdale Road in Springfield, will run from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The...