HomeAid Invests Nearly $240,000 into Helping the Homeless in 2014

Chantilly, VA, December 16, 2014 — HomeAid Northern Virginia announced today that, in 2014, the organization completed eight renovations and invested nearly $240,000 into upgrading properties that serve the area’s homeless. Nearly 1,300 individuals directly benefitted from these renovations with a projection that 50,000 will benefit over the next 10 years. HomeAid saved shelters 92% in construction costs, a total of more than $221,000.

In addition, Women Giving Back (WGB) served approximately 4,000 individuals and distributed 66,600 items in 2014.

2014 projects included:

Home renovation for Northern Virginia Family Service. The $16,500 renovation, led by Brookfield Residential and seven trade partners, houses a family that was reunited after years of living in different countries. Read more…
Townhouse renovation for Cornerstones. The $22,000 renovation, which was 100% donated, was led by Lennar Homes and 11 trade partners. The home is occupied by a single mother and her four children who were previously living in a homeless shelter. Read more…
Townhouse renovation for Cornerstones. The $32,700 renovation, which was 100% donated, was led by Arcadia Communities and 12 trade partners. A father and his two sons occupy the home. Read more…
Condominium renovation for Homestretch. The $90,000 renovation, led by Builder Captain Miller & Smith and 19 trade partners, provides a new home for a single mother and her children. Read more…
Bathroom renovations at Alternative House’s Emergency Shelter for Teenagers. The $11,500 project, led by Builder Captain M/I Homes, was 100% donated.
Kitchen renovation for Community Residences. The $50,000 project, led by NVBIA’s Custom Builders Council (CBC) and Builder Captain Touchstone Custom Homes, will benefit seven adults who live in the long-term assisted living facility. Read more…
Roof replacements for Shelter House and for Northern Virginia Family Service. These $14,400 roof replacements, led by John Darvish Construction, updated homes occupied by previously homeless families.