GSH Updates
Housing Insecurity and College
The gap between the costs of college (with living expenses) and the financial resources of the student to attend college grew 23 percent from 2012 to 2016.
Home for the Holidays
For better or for worse. Unfortunately for Sam, her husband decided to not stick around through the "for worse". Sam is a teacher in Northern Virginia, but when her husband left and refused to support his children financially, she found herself stuck in a position...
GSH: As region booms, no household should be left behind
By David Levine, Good Shepherd Housing President & CEO This week is something of a milestone. Amazon announced plans to open its new East Coast headquarters site in New York City and Crystal City. The plans are for 25,000 new high-paying jobs, averaging $150,000...
First Annual Trunk or Treat a Sweet Success!
Thanks to First AME of Alexandria and Quantum Property Management for all their participation in our Trunk or Treat event. A special thanks, too, to Carvana and Capital One for their support of the event. These supporters, and many others, made our...
Father Gerry Creedon to Posthumously Receive Good Shepherd Housing’s Public Service Award
Alexandria, VA -- Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services (GSH) will posthumously honor Father Gerry Creedon, longtime pastor of Holy Family Church in Dale City who passed away in November 2017, with its Public Service Award at the annual Windows Into Wonderland...
From Foreclosure to Stability
The 2008-2009 recession and the ensuing housing crisis was a challenge for many families in our community. Ms. Kenneth was no different. A mom of three, she lost her job like many others did in 2009. Depleting her savings, she tried to sell the home they owned, but with a loss of market value and a glut of properties, she had no takers. Sadly, she had to give the house back to the bank.
Embark Housing Advisory Group formed
A new affordable housing advisory group mandated by the Embark Richmond Highway comprehensive plan amendment has been established and is meeting monthly.
WHF Foundation Awards Grants to Community-Based Non-Profit Partners; Scholarship to Trinity Washington University
Alexandria, VA -- The Women in Housing & Finance Foundation (WHF Foundation) announced its 2018 grant awards of $30,000 to six D.C. metro-area non-profit organizations that help serve women and their families with financial literacy, housing assistance, and life...
Good Shepherd Housing Named ‘One of the Best’ Nonprofits by the Catalogue for Philanthropy
As it Celebrates its 16th Anniversary Serving the Greater Washington Region, the Catalogue for Philanthropy is Proud to Honor Good Shepherd Housing WASHINGTON, D.C.—6.6.2018—After a careful vetting process, the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater...
Sunday Cleanup
by David Levine, President/CEO Thanks to our friends from Calvary Presbyterian Church for cleaning up part of Colchester Towne. With much energy, enthusiasm and warm gloves, the Calvary Church group jumped right in to the task this past Sunday. In no time, they...