Jim came into the program with three daughters. Due to the loss of employment, he became homeless and ended up in a community shelter. In the beginning, he struggles with finding a job that would provide for the family due to his background. The mother of the daughters left him to raise them alone. After […]
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Tee Off to End Homelessness!
It’s time to tee off to end homelessness with the Community Lodgings Tee Off to End Homelessness Top Golf FUNdraiser! Click here to register. Join us Sunday, June 2 from 2:00-5:00 PM at TopGolf Alexandria, 6625 S. Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA 22315. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Email sfitzpatrick@community-lodgings.org or call 703-549-4407.
Donate on April 10 for Spring2ACTion and Get a FREE PIZZA!
Toppers Pizza is helping us raise some dough! Anyone who donates to Community Lodgings for Spring2ACTion on April 10 will get a FREE PIZZA! Click here to learn more about Spring2ACTion. Here are the rules: On April 10 click here to get to donate to Community Lodgings Make a donation of at least $20 The donor will receive a […]
Spring2ACTion 2019!
We are ready to Spring2ACTion! Our goal is to raise $30,000 within 24 hours on April 10, 2019 to support our Summer Enrichment Camp. Community Lodgings is offering 75 children a chance to attend Summer Enrichment Camp during summer, 2019. Programming will be in the morning and afternoon sessions will be offered. All students will […]
Volunteer Spotlight – Marilyn Whitehurst
Marilyn Whitehurst, a native of Atlanta, GA retired as a pediatric nurse patrioncer and resides in Alexandria, VA. Living within walking distance from one of our after-school program locations, Marilyn did not know Community Lodgings existed. Since discovering the organization, she has been a dedicated volunteer at our after-school programs and summer camp. Learn why […]
Volunteer Spotlight – Rachel Hilton
Rachel Hilton was a student at Montgomery Community College when she learned about Community Lodgings. Rachel desires to be a successful professional in the non-profit field. Community Lodgings serves as a stepping stone and the opportunity to make an impact on the next generation. Check out our interview with Rachel! Q: How did you discover […]
Spring2ACTion 2019 Is Here!
We are ready to Spring2ACTion! Our goal is to raise $30,000 within 24 hours on April 10, 2019 to support our Summer Enrichment Camp. Community Lodgings is offering 75 children a chance to attend Summer Enrichment Camp during summer, 2019. Programming will be in the morning and afternoon sessions will be offered. All students will be provided […]
February News
Our mentoring programs are a critical part of our Youth Education Program and we love sharing what the groups are up to. The Boys’ Mentoring group took a trip to Arlington National Cemetery as part of their workshop where they discussed heroes. The group has been discussing what it means to be a hero and […]
Community Lodgings 2018 Open Door Breakfast Is October 25.
Join us at Belle Haven Country Club for our Open Door Breakfast.
Community Lodgings Receives $3,000 Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to Support Youth Literacy
Alexandria, Va – September 20, 2018 – The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded Community Lodgings a $3,000 grant to support youth literacy. This grant is part of more than $3.4 million the foundation awarded to 915 recipients on August 28, 2018. Awarded annually at the beginning of the academic school year inception, youth literacy […]