When you hear the word “volunteer,” what do you immediately think of? Event organizers in neon shirts or running around with clipboards? Folks in aprons and hairnets ladling soup? People sitting at desks, stuffing envelopes and making cheerful-sounding phone calls? If any of these images sprang to your mind– among many, MANY more– you’d be right. […]
From Ziplining to Graduation: A Mentor’s Perspective on the Girls’ Mentoring Program
By Stephanie Hemmert, Girls’ Mentor A little over five years ago, I walked into an Alexandria City Volunteer Information Session knowing I wanted to help in some way and do something, but I wasn’t sure what. I had participated in some literacy tutoring a few years before that, and was looking to get back to […]
Kids Explain “What Community Lodgings Means” to Them
“Community Lodgings is loving, safe, and super awesome.” “This is truly something special because it’s only certain people dedicated to giving, and that’s Community Lodgings!” “I am thankful for the chance I was given to be a voice for my community and to tell others about Community Lodgings, its programs, and how it’s been a […]
Walkway to Independence: Buy a Brick to Help our Kids Succeed!
From Susan Fitzpatrick, Community Lodgings board member: I lost my mother this year. My mother gave me my start on my own path in life. She and my father provided my foundation and provided a proverbial walkway toward my own version of success. I can think of no better way to honor her than to purchase a […]
Things are looking merry and bright around Community Lodgings…
Happy December! Although it feels like springtime outside, make no mistake: the season of giving is upon us, and it’s off to a very good start! Let’s count some of the ways our clients are feeling the love…. A TH family enjoyed a performance of The Nutcracker at the Warner Theater thanks to a generous […]
You Make a HUGE Difference!
You know that starfish story where a little boy tries to throw as many starfish as he can back into to ocean one morning before the sun shrivels them? Then when an old man points out to the young boy that he can’t possibly save all of the starfish, the boy throws another starfish into […]
Top Ways to Give to Community Lodgings This Year
Want to make a difference this Christmas? Here’s what you need to know: Support our Holiday Appeal. Contribute to our holiday fundraising campaign with an end of the year tax-deductible donation. Join our Open Doors Multi-Year Giving Society. Pledge as little as $83.33 per month for the next five years to give the “gift that […]
How to be a Community Lodgings Intern
By Valerie Pasquale Hi! I’m Valerie Pasquale and I’ve been working as the Outreach and Development Intern at Community Lodgings for 10 weeks. I’m a rising senior from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County studying Public Health, Biology and French with hopes to be a Community Health Educator! I was placed at Community Lodgings through […]
Girls Just Wanna Have Fu-un!
When our Girls’ Mentoring Group volunteer Holly Musurick (pictured center) began with us three years ago, we’ll bet she never expected a surprise bridal shower! Katherine, a mentee with the group says that Holly “is always positive and smiling.” Maybe that’s why her (lucky, in our opinion) fiancé popped the question! It was exciting for […]
January Volunteer Spotlight – Jack Westcott
This month’s volunteer spotlight shines on Jack Westcott. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for the past 4 1/2 years, Mr. Jack has volunteered his time to work with our elementary students. Over the years, Mr. Jack has spent nearly 425 hours chaperoning summer field trips, helping our kids with their homework, and assisting staff with daily tasks to help our after school and […]