HomeAid completed two new projects this summer that benefit the homeless served by NOVACO and Northern Virginia Family Services. […]
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Category: Announcements
300 Homeless Children and their Families Enjoyed an Exciting Night of Baseball at HomeAid Northern Virginia’s 6th Annual Night at the Ballpark
Chantilly, VA – August 20, 2016 – More than 150 children and families from 14 local Northern Virginia homeless shelters and supportive housing programs enjoyed “America’s Pastime” this weekend (Aug. 19) – a night of baseball and family fun with the Potomac Nationals vs. the Frederick Keys at Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge, Va. as part of […]
300 Homeless Children Enjoy Evening at Pfitzner Stadium
August 20, 2015 – Potomac Local HomeAid Northern Virginia hosted their fifth annual “Night at the Ballpark” last week. The organization partnered with businesses and other community organizations to send more than 300 homeless children to a Potomac Nationals game at Pfitzner stadium on August 14. According to a release, many of the children had […]
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300 Homeless Children Enjoy Evening at Pfitzner Stadium
August 20, 2015 – Potomac Local HomeAid Northern Virginia hosted their fifth annual “Night at the Ballpark” last week. The organization partnered with businesses and other community organizations to send more than 300 homeless children to a Potomac Nationals game at Pfitzner stadium on August 14. According to a release, many of the children had […]
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Alexandria Women’s Shelter Re-Opens Doors
Women and children fleeing domestic violence now have a newly upgraded, secure safe haven in Northern Virginia with the completed renovation of the Alexandria Women’s Shelter. Debuted via a private tour with senior staff from the City of Alexandria’s Sexual Assault Center and Domestic Violence Program, the renovations were completed under a collaboration between the […]
Barry Schwartz – 2021 President’s Circle Award Recipients
Barry Schwartz’s dedication, generosity and commitment to HomeAid in our mission rebuild lives through construction and outreach made him an obvious choice for the presidents’ award. Barry’s commitment was second to none. Our Board president in 2007 and an important member of our Board since 2004, Barry gave his everything to support HomeAid’s mission, whether […]
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Builders & Friends BBQ Showcased in Post’s Capital Business
Event included in the “Good Works” feature in the July 14-20 edition. […]
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Building Opportunities for Runaway Teens and At-Risk Youth: Safe Housing is Part of the Solution
The National Runaway Switchboard estimates that on any given night there are approximately 1.3 million homeless youth living unsupervised on the streets, in abandoned buildings, with friends or with strangers. Homeless youth are at a higher risk for physical abuse, sexual exploitation, substance abuse and death. According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, approximately 46 […]
Building opportunities for runaway teens and at-risk youth: Safe housing is part of the solution
by Christy Eaton, HomeAid Northern Virginia The National Runaway Switchboard estimates that on any given night there are approximately 1.3 million homeless youth living unsupervised on the streets, in abandoned buildings, with friends or with strangers. Homeless youth are at a higher risk for physical abuse, sexual exploitation, substance abuse and death. According to the National […]
Christy Eaton Featured on Comcast Newsmakers
Yolanda Vazquez speaks with Christy Eaton, Executive Director for HomeAid Northern Virginia, about making sure that there are safe and stable environments for the homeless by having homebuilders give back to the communities in which they are building houses. HomeAid Northern Virginia undertakes the renovations and construction of shelter facilities, relying on homebuilders and trade partners […]
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