Shelter House
WISH LIST: $100: 4 hours of one-on-one counseling with an employment specialist; $500: groceries for a family of 5 for 1 month; $700: security deposit for a family's first apartment
For nearly three decades, Shelter House has not rested -- providing a structured and supportive environment for homeless families in Fairfax County 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. Through transitional housing programs, emergency shelters, and case management for newly-housed families, Shelter House builds true self-sufficiency in its clients. With seven apartments for large families and two for families in danger, the Patrick Henry Family Shelter provides financial and job skills training, parenting groups, and mental health counseling, as well as recreation and tutoring for children. The Katherine K Hanley Family Shelter accommodates 20 families for shorter periods and supports them in their journey to permanent housing, helping them to access mainstream services in the community as well as those run by the shelter. Additional programs provide 16 transitional apartments and a wide range of supportive services to families who just need that extra boost to make the jump to permanent housing. This year, Shelter House opened its doors to 350 adults and 572 children. Your support can lead them to homes of their own.
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