GSH Updates
“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...
Catalogue Blog: More Than Affordable Housing: Helping Families Thrive with Good Shepherd Housing
More than we realize, many of us likely know a friend or colleague who may struggle with long-term housing instability. Increases in the cost of housing in the DC metropolitan area routinely outpace increases in wages. In Fairfax County, specifically — one of the...
Good Shepherd Housing Raises Funds to Support 500 Families and Individuals Each Year
GSH has helped Northern Virginians for 40 Years. Local elected officials, former and current GSH Board members, Amazon Housing Equity Fund representatives and GSH staff and friends celebrated a ribbon cutting at Colchester Towne in September 2022. By Anne Miller...
CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union is One Step Closer to Awarding a $10,000 Donation to a Local Charity
CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union Selects Five Finalists to Compete to Win the $10,000 Donation Grand Prize for Their Local Charity. Alexandria, VA, USA – WEBWIRE – Tuesday, March 7, 2023 The Big Giver Contest Grand Prize to be Awarded at the end of March. "At...
Good Shepherd Housing leader honored at farewell luncheon
Outgoing GSH Executive Director David Levine (2nd from l.) with Fairfax County BOS Chair Jeff McKay, Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck and former Supervisor Gerry Hyland Fairfax County officials joined Good Shepherd Housing (GSH) board members, staff and...