If you’ve been following along with HomeAid, you know that several years ago we embarked on an ambitious renovation of a historic farmhouse in Arlington. I’d love to share a little more about this remarkable property and the journey to preserve its history while transforming it into a place that will serve our community for years to come.
The Reeves Farmhouse, also known as the Torreyson-Reeves farm and Reevesland, was the last dairy farm operating in Arlington County. In 1863, William H. Torreyson (d. 1910) purchased the 160-acre property and, in 1878, constructed a two-story, three-room tenant house. Twenty years later, his daughter Lucy Torreyson and her husband, George Reeves (d. 1949), moved into the home and expanded it. Rather than replacing the original tenant house, the Torreyson-Reeves family enlarged it over time. Additions constructed between 1899 and post-1945 created new living space while preserving the core of the original farmhouse. The surrounding landscape evolved as well. Barns, a milk shed, gardens, orchards, fencing, lanes, and pasture supported a dairy farm that supplied Arlington’s growing population. As a vital Northern Virginia industry, dairy farming provided farmers with a reliable income and supplied much of the Washington, D.C., region’s milk. George Reeves, and later his son Nelson (1900-2000), operated the dairy farm until 1955. As Arlington transformed from a rural landscape to a suburban community during the twentieth century, most farms disappeared, and Reevesland changed along with them. After the Reeves family ceased farming operations, much of the property, except for two acres, was sold and subdivided. In the early 1950s, portions of the former farm were developed as the Boulevard Manor neighborhood while other acreage became part of Bluemont Park. Today, the farmhouse, milk shed, and remaining open landscape provide a rare and tangible link to Arlington’s agricultural past.
In 2001, Arlington County purchased the Reeves Farmhouse property. After years of seeking a partner that shared its vision and goals for the property’s future, the County finalized an agreement in 2024 with Habitat for Humanity of Washington D. C. & Northern Virginia, in partnership with HomeAid National Capital Region and HomeAid’s long-standing partner Toll Brothers, to rehabilitate and adaptively reuse the historic house as a permanent home for L’Arche Greater Washington, DC.
This project has unquestionably been one of our most unique, bringing it to life has required close collaboration with so many parties, including Arlington County, and the property’s historic designation – bestowed in 2004 in recognition of its architectural significance and importance to Arlington’s rural and agricultural history – has made the restoration both complex and incredibly meaningful.
Despite the challenges, the progress and partnerships have been inspiring. I was delighted to invite our Board for a special site visit to the property in late July. It was an opportunity – along with Builder Captain Toll Brothers – to celebrate our progress and let everyone see firsthand how we’ve transformed a historic home from the brink of disrepair to one of modern upgrades and a layout conducive to the adults who will soon call this beautiful farmhouse “home.”
While we typically celebrate our projects with groundbreaking and dedication ceremonies at the beginning and end of our projects, this project deserved an additional milestone. After nearly 10 years on our drawing boards and in our hearts, it felt important to open the doors during this pivotal stage of the renovation, before the finishes were complete and the walls were closed, to fully appreciate the craftmanship, vision, and dedication that have gone into preserving this historic site. Thank you to those who joined us for the tour and celebrated this incredible milestone. We look forward to welcoming you back in the months to come as we officially dedicate the extraordinary project.
With gratitude,
HomeAid National Capital Region’s Golf Tournament is just around the corner! Join us on Friday, September 18, at Raspberry Falls Golf & Hunt Club for one of our most anticipated events of the year. Check-in begins at 7:00 a.m., followed by an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start. Whether you’re interested in golfing, sponsoring, or volunteering, now is the time to get involved, this tournament sells out every year!
Presented by Darvish Companies, this year’s tournament offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities ranging from $500 to $5,000. Sponsorship benefits vary by level and may include complimentary twosome registrations (a $1,250 value), lunch tickets, a promotional tent on the course, company logo placement and recognition, pre-event marketing, and recognition during lunch. From our Long Drive Sponsor and Hole-in-One Sponsor to our, Birdie, Premium Hole, Hole, and Par sponsorships, every level directly supports HomeAid’s mission of helping individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness build new lives.
Golfers and sponsors alike can enjoy a full day on the course with an open bar, hot breakfast and lunch, exciting raffle prizes, incredible hole-in-one prizes, tee gifts, and more. We’ll also celebrate our first, second, and third place teams, as well as the winners of the men’s and women’s Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive contests.
Not a golfer? We’d still love to have you join us! Volunteers are essential to making the day a success, and there are plenty of ways to get involved. You can help sell HomeAid merchandise and raffle tickets, assist at the long drive hole, or lend a hand with event wrap-up. It’s a fun way to give back, meet new people, and support a great cause!
We can’t wait to see you on September 18 for an unforgettable day of golf, generosity, and community!
On Saturday, November 7, at 6:30 p.m., join us for Galaopoly, our 2026 Gala & Auction, as we come together for an unforgettable evening celebrating and supporting HomeAid’s mission of rebuilding lives through construction, community engagement, and education.
This inspiring evening is designed to immerse you in the impact of HomeAid’s work and the lives we help transform. Hear powerful stories firsthand through speakers and videos, raise your paddle during our Paddle Challenge to help provide safe, dignified housing and programmatic facilities for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and join us in honoring our 2026 President’s Circle Award recipients.
Throughout the evening, you’ll enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, an open bar featuring a signature cocktail, a seated dinner, and exciting silent and live auctions.
With black-tie optional attire, Galaopoly is the perfect opportunity to dress up, connect with friends and colleagues, support a meaningful cause, and make a lasting difference in our community.
We hope you’ll join us on November 7 at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles for an evening of inspiration, celebration, and impact.
HomeAid, Builder Captain Madison Homes and 16 trade partners will soon start a new construction project with Homestretch, with plans to renovate a condominium unit in Falls Church, Virginia that will serve as transitional housing for families experiencing homelessness.
Homestretch had originally applied to HomeAid’s Turnover Program, a fully HomeAid-funded program that dramatically shortens the time needed to prepare a home for its next residents by painting and by replacing often-worn carpeting with easier-to-clean and far more durable luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring. After evaluating the space, however, HomeAid recognized an opportunity to provide more comprehensive improvements. HomeAid encouraged Homestretch to apply to its Construction Program, allowing for additional upgrades that will improve the safety, functionality, and longevity of the home for the families it serves.
Now, the 833-square-foot, two-bedroom, one-bath condominium will undergo renovations designed to create a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for the families it serves. Planned improvements include replacing a broken sliding glass door, installing LVP flooring, repainting throughout the unit, adding new blinds, upgrading the kitchen and bathroom, installing new appliances, completing electrical upgrades, and repairing or replacing damaged interior doors. Major building systems will also be evaluated to ensure the home is safe and move-in ready for future residents.
The project is expected to be underway soon, marking the sixth HomeAid project that Madison Homes has led since 2008. We look forward to supporting Homestretch’s mission of empowering families in Virginia to attain permanent housing and self-sufficiency by providing the skills, knowledge, and hope they need to become productive participants in the community.
On July 7, HomeAid distributed 1,292,097 diapers and wipes to our nonprofit partners, thanks to our Builders for Babies program that ran from Father’s Day through Mother’s Day and inspired companies and individuals from across the region to turn compassion into action and ensure that parents don’t have to worry about something as basic as keeping their child, clean, dry and healthy. Handling the logistics of moving and delivering that much product has outgrown our ability to load up a few Board members’ cars and drive boxes of diapers to our nonprofit partners. Today, it requires a warehouse, crew, forklifts, and trucks … all made significantly easier with the support of MG Moving. We talked with MG Moving Residential Consultant Terry Williams, who played a key role in getting millions of diapers and wipes out of the warehouse and into the hands of babies’ parents in 2025 and 2026.
Q: How did MG Moving first get involved with HomeAid and the Builders for Babies program?
A: We were introduced to HomeAid in 2025 when Realtor Robin Gebhardt connected me with HomeAid National Capital Region CEO Kristyn Burr. From the beginning, we saw an opportunity to use our strengths in logistics to support an incredible cause.
This is our second year partnering with Builders for Babies, and we’re honored to provide the necessary trucks, drivers, crews, and coordination. Knowing our team helped deliver more than a million diapers and wipes to families in need is incredibly rewarding. We’re grateful to be part of a community that comes together to make such a meaningful impact.
Q: Tell us about the experience of moving so much product to so many locations.
A: It was an incredible experience. While coordinating pickups across multiple locations required planning between our drivers, crews, dispatch, and operations team, what stood out most wasn’t the logistics. It was seeing so many organizations come together for a common purpose.
Every stop reminded us that this was a true community effort. We were simply able to contribute our expertise in transportation and coordination, but it was inspiring to see builders, businesses, volunteers, and HomeAid all working together to make such a meaningful impact for local families. Being a small part of something that united so many people for a greater cause made the experience especially rewarding.
Q: If another company was considering getting involved with HomeAid, what would you tell them about your experience working with our team?
A: Get involved. The HomeAid team is organized and passionate, and they make it easy for partners to contribute in ways that align with their strengths. The experience also opened our eyes to the very real need that exists here in Northern Virginia. Many families are facing challenges that aren’t always visible, and something as simple as access to diapers can make a meaningful difference. It’s a reminder that when businesses come together and give what they do best, we can create a lasting impact in our own community. We’re proud to be part of that mission and look forward to continuing our partnership with HomeAid.
Q: What do you love most about your career?
A: MG is a collaborative, values-driven company that cares about its employees and the community. Whether we’re helping a family move, supporting a business through a complex relocation, or partnering with organizations like HomeAid, there’s a shared commitment to making a positive impact. It’s rewarding to work for a company that believes success is measured not only by the services we provide, but by how we give back to the communities we serve.
Thompson Greenspon Care Day
Thank you to the 40 volunteers from Thompson Greenspon, who participated in a Care Day at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Arlington, which serves vulnerable women, men, and families in need of assistance regardless of faith. The team spent the day helping fight food insecurity by sorting donations, checking expiration dates, assembling food boxes, stocking shelves, and sprucing up the pantry with a fresh coat of paint. Their work helped move Catholic Charities’ mission forward by ensuring families have access to the nutritious food they need. Care Days are a powerful reminder of what can be accomplished through teamwork and giving back; interested in finding out how your team can help? Contact Angie Persello at apersello@homeaidncr.org.
Shop for a Cause
Supporting HomeAid can be as easy as shopping at your local Giant grocery store, as we were again selected as a nonprofit partner in the Giant Food Community Bag Program. Simply pick up a $2.75 reusable Community Bag throughout the month of August 2026 at the Giant Food located at 2551 John Milton Drive in Herndon, VA, and we will receive a $1 donation for every bag sold. It’s that easy!
Celebrating 25 Years
In 2013, HomeAid, Builder Captain Pulte Homes, and 33 trade partners completed one of the biggest projects in HomeAid’s then-11-year history. The project at Community Lodgings centered on renovations to a 10-unit apartment building in the City of Alexandria, at a 2013 retail cost of $900,000, of which 44% was covered by HomeAid and its partners. Renovations included a complete remodel of the interior to better accommodate the size of families experiencing homelessness, and provide safe, stable housing during their temporary stay. Pulte and trade partners also created a new entrance and portico, added a fresh coat of paint to the exterior of the building, and improved the overall landscaping.
HomeAid Golf Tournament
Friday, September 18, 2026
7:00 a.m. registration and 8:00 a.m. shotgun start
Raspberry Falls Golf & Hunt Club
41601 Raspberry Drive
Leesburg, VA 20176
HomeAid Gala and Auction
Saturday, November 7, 2026
6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles
14750 Conference Center Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
Pulte Golf Tournament
Friday, August 28, 2026, 7:30 AM registration and 9:00 AM start
Raspberry Falls Golf & Hunt Club
41601 Raspberry Drive
Leesburg, VA, 20176
K. Hovnanian Golf Tournament
Friday, September 11, 2026, 6:30 AM registration and 8:00 AM start
Westfields Golf Club
13940 Balmoral Greens Avenue
Clifton, VA. 20124
Law Rocks
Thursday, September 10, 2026 6:30 PM
The Atlantis 2047 9th St.
NW Washington, DC 20001
Toll Brothers Golf Tournament
Monday, October 12, 2026
Dominion Valley Country Club
15145 Sky Valley Drive
Haymarket, VA, 20169
