GSH Updates
Home Is Where the Heart Is
At GSH, we see many residents first come to us without any hope. They have lost their housing for any number of reasons. We then give them hope, starting with an affordable housing unit. We also step in with case management support, referrals (employment, work...
Fairfax County Celebrates Community Development Week – April 2 – 6 , 2018
Join us in recognizing the importance and achievements of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) program in improving the quality of life in Fairfax County. Throughout Fairfax County, programs funded by CDBG...
The Gap in Affordable Housing
by David Levine, President/CEO An affordable housing advocacy for over forty years, the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) has been tracking the gap between the supply and demand for affordable housing units nationwide for many of those years. In its 2018...
Thoughts on the Power of Giving
by Candice Bennett, Director of Development, and Emily Cooksey, Board Member On Thursday, we had the opportunity to attend a special presentation at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History (NMAH) on The Power of Giving with a focus on culture and the...
The Linkage Between Housing Instability and Poor Health
by David Levine, President/CEO The connection between safe and suitable housing and strong health outcomes has been well documented. Once securely housed, families can turn their attention to other basic human needs. As one example, it might mean that the school-aged...
FCRHA Awards $1.6M in Federal Funds to Local Non-Profit Housing Organizations
Funds to be used for the acquisition and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing for low-income households At its last Board meeting in December 2017, the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) approved the awarding of approximately $1.6...
Not in My Neighborhood
by David Levine, President/CEO In a New York Times article this week, the author points out the growing demographic and socio-economic uniformity of neighborhoods. The "Not in My Backyard" (NIMBY) attitude is still alive and well and has dampened affordable...
A Stepping Stone to Something Better
by David Levine, President/CEO The mother of two Carla White moved into our housing program in July of 2012. Because of her son's chronic illness, the family lived "on the edge" and risked becoming homeless -- once again. While living in GSH housing, Ms....
Housing affordability and kids: A direct link
During this season of giving, many charities focus on helping children. Contributions to affordable housing programs are some of the biggest impacts donor can make to improve a child’s life, a lesson that’s worth remembering all year. Our experiences at Good Shepherd...
8 Tuff Miles
Tom Pardini has run in the 8 Tuff Miles race on St. John for the last four years, and on February 28, 2015, he is running on behalf of Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services. While he is not asking you to run with him, he hopes you can support him in spirit. Many...