GSH Updates
Good Shepherd Housing Elects Four New Members to Its Board of Directors
June 13, 2019 – Alliance for Human Services Panel on Affordable Housing
On June 13, the Alliance for Human Services’ (AHS) annual meeting will feature a panel discussion, “There’s a Knock at Our Door: the Growing Epidemic of Evictions and Housing Instability in Our Community.” Evidence is mounting that rising housing prices, paucity of...
Pursuing Affordable Housing Now
Attitudes are shifting on the need for affordable housing. With Amazon’s decision to locate its HQ2 in Crystal City, everyone began to talk about affordable housing and existing gaps.
Community Conversation: Share your vision for Hybla Valley/Gum Springs as the EMBARK Corridor develops
Share your vision for the future of Hybla Valley/Gum Springs at this listening session, which is sponsored in part by Good Shepherd Housing (GSH).
Good Shepherd Housing Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrating 70th Unit
On March 6, 2019, Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services, Inc. (GSH) acquired its 70th unit. This particular unit in Colchester Towne is a two-bedroom apartment and was acquired wholly using private contributions.
Can Housing Supply Meet Demand?
The Fairfax County government estimates a need for an additional 15,000 affordable housing units (for households who do not earn more than $60,000 a year). It is not clear that additional housing supply will meet the demands for affordable housing.
The Impact of High Costs on Livability
A discussion on quantifying the impact of high costs on livability, including the ability to maintain housing.
Rental Market Changes
More Americans are turning to rental homes over home-ownership. For many of these renters, their financial straits are driving them to the rental market.
Affordable Housing Meant a Chance to Go Back to School
With her savings growing, Ms. Elliott has gone back to school and begun to establish credit in her own name. Her daughter is attending a local middle school, and is excited that she now has a chance to participate in extracurricular activities.
Support the Housing Trust Fund
It’s disappointing that the House recommendations included no increase to the Housing trust fund which will be a critical tool in supporting both our current and future residents in securing housing near these employment centers.