GSH Updates
Gregory: A Well-earned Move Away from GSH
Gregory is the type of Good Shepherd Housing resident we love to see leave us. An educator and single father, Gregory was a model GSH resident for seven years. He and his children were good neighbors and valued community members while Gregory worked a part-time job...
Good Shepherd Housing Preps for Juleps in July
Originally published by Alexandria Living Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is prepping for Juleps in July, a virtual cocktail class with John Shope from Catoctin Creek. The event is a fundraiser for the organization, which helps low-income families and...
20 Residents Learn About Homeownership
At Good Shepherd Housing, we are committed to helping our residents access the most secure housing they can afford. That's why we were delighted to have 20 residents RSVP to our three-part event series on first-time homebuying in June. During the first week, they...
Housing for All
By Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck Affordable Housing. We all hear the term, but, especially in today’s market, what does that mean? To me, it means having a broad spectrum of new and existing housing options that provide opportunity for all who want to...
Penny: A Teaching Dream Being Realized—with a Little Help
Penny has always wanted to be an elementary school teacher. But a difficult family life in her teens meant she was never able to finish high school, let alone to go college for a teaching degree. Thanks to Good Shepherd Housing's Temporary Assistance for Needy...
Grapes ‘n Hops Silent Auction for Good Shepherd Housing
Join Cedar Knoll for an evening of wine and beer tasting with a beautiful view while raising funds for Good Shepherd Housing. Friday, June 3, from 6 - 9 p.m., the Grapes & Hops Silent Auction event will let guests will enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres at the...
Community Center Opens in the Buckman Road Area
It’s more than just basketball courts and shuffleboard though. By Mike Salmon Thursday, May 12, 2022 There’s an oversized chess set on the second floor of the new Lee District Community Center that is used to show the importance of making the right move. Making the...
Lorna and Tom: Navigating an Unexpected Expense
An unexpected expense can be financially devastating for families. It certainly was for Lorna and her husband Tom, Good Sheperd Housing residents who learned last summer of a judgment ordering Tom to pay back $10,000 in alimony by October. The couple went into...
Trevor: The Financial Cost of Personal Tragedy
By the time Trevor's wife died after a long journey with cancer, his finances were already in a difficult place. He wasn't working as he cared for his wife, drawing on his savings and receiving help from his father to cover his expenses while he prioritized her care....
GSH Thanks Anthem Healthkeepers Plus and others for 2021 Holiday Gift Cards
Thank you to Anthem Healthkeepers Plus and others for donating gift cards to our residents for the 2021 holiday season. With these gift cards, 70 working families were able to have fun holiday experiences!