Thursday, April 25, 2013
Sherry Edelkamp has coordinated the VIC-HOP: program for the last six years.
Mount Vernon-area nonprofit New Hope Housing named Sherry Edelkamp as its Outstanding Employee of the Quarter at its recent quarterly staff meeting for her outstanding work with volunteers and coordinating initiatives to help the homeless. Edelkamp was recognized for her work as the Coordinator of the Ventures in Community Hypothermia Outreach Program (VIC-HOP) for six years as well as her work to coordinate and oversee Fairfax County’s 100K Homes Program registry week in southern Fairfax County. “Sherry embodies New Hope Housing’s philosophy of hope and hospitality, dignity and respect," New Hope Housing Executive Director Pam Michell said in a statement. "She sets the tone for VIC-HOP. Her respect for residents, her compassion, and her …
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Here's what they found.
More than 200 volunteers spread across Fairfax County last week and registered 462 chronically homeless people. The volunteers held a debriefing and presented a report of their findings on Monday at the Jubilee Christian Center in Fairfax. Here's what they found: People who are chronically homeless must have lived on the street for more than one year or three times in the last four years. "We learned that chronic homelessness comes in many forms for many reasons," said Pam Michell, Executive Director of New Hope Housing, "and each story is unique and each solution is unique but that all solutions require stable affordable housing and supports and people who care." On Feb. 25, 26, and 27 the volunteers counted, photographed and collected …
Friday, March 1, 2013
New Hope Housing hosted its networking event Thursday night.
Mount Vernon nonprofit New Hope Housing hosted its networking event at the Carlyle Club in Alexandria Thursday night. The event was hosted in conjunction with Networking for Good. The networking event drew professionals from the D.C. metropolitan area and raised funds for New Hope Housing and its programs.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Mount Vernon area nonprofits are in need of donations and a helping hand this holiday season.
'Tis the season to give. These Mount Vernon area nonprofits are in need of donations this holiday season so they can continue to help at-risk and low-income families in our area. Help brighten a family's holiday and take a look at the list of needs below. New Hope Housing needs help with the following: Christmas food baskets; grocery gift cards (Safeway, Shoppers, Giant); adopt a family for Christmas (wish lists are available); adopt a single adult. New Hope Housing works with at-risk and low-income families on the Richmond Highway corridor. Contact Chris Bramante at cbramante@newhopehousing.org. United Community Ministries recently distributed more than 23,000 pounds of food to more than 800 families. The demand has exhausted its food …
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
New Hope Housing uses Out of Poverty curriculum to empower shelter residents.
The mood was celebratory last week at Aldersgate United Methodist Church as New Hope Housing staffers prepared for the Out of Poverty program graduation. Twenty-two graduates of the Out of Poverty program celebrated their achievement last Tuesday night in the church reception hall. The graduates ranged in age and gender. Some were carrying babies, some were not. All of these graduates are New Hope Housing shelter residents who are trying to make a better life for themselves and their families. Focusing on Prosperity The Out of Poverty program was founded by teacher Larry L. Lambert and social worker Marie Williams in the early 1990s. It is described in the facilitator’s manual as “a program of personal change.” Out of Poverty was adopted…
Friday, September 14, 2012
New Hope Housing needs a few more teams to participate in the annual event.
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Friday, September 14, 2012
Local nonprofit New Hope Housing is in need of a few more teams to join the Rock and Stroll to End Homelessness on Sept. 29. Five local homeless service organizations will join forces to host the second annual Acacia Federal Rock and Stroll to End Homelessness. New Hope Housing joins Alive!, The Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless, Community Lodgings, and Wesley Housing in hosting the event. All of these organizations joined forces in response to Fannie Mae cancelling the Walk to Help the Homeless fundraiser on the National Mall in 2011. Hundreds of Alexandria residents are expected to participate in a Help the Homeless Community Walk, Cornhole Challenge, ZUMBA, hula hooping, jump roping, and games. All online registration fees…
Friday, July 13, 2012
Event is from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 28
Gold’s Gym on Route 1 will hold a fundraiser to benefit New Hope Housing of Mount Vernon on July 28. The gym, located at 7770 Richmond Highway, is hosting a Help the Homeless event and expects more than 100 people to participate in a series of fitness classes. The event takes place from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The classes are open to the public. Offerings include: Body Flow at 8 a.m., Step Interval at 9:05 a.m., Cycle at 9 and 10:05 a.m., CXWORK at 10:10 a.m., Cardioblast at 10:45 a.m., 360 at 11:15 a.m. and Zumba at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. To register for one or more classes, visit http://hthwalks.org/goto/goldsgym or contact Michelle at 703-799-2293 ext. 11, or at ormjannazo@newhopehousing.org. New Hope Housing is an award-winning agency …
Monday, June 18, 2012
United Community Ministries, New Hope Housing and Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services are looking at co-location, among other options.
Leaders from three social service agencies on the Route 1 corridor are exploring ways to better coordinate efforts and are considering centralizing operations in a single location. United Community Ministries, New Hope Housing and Good Shepherd Housing a and Family Services all work with the low-income and marginalized populations. UCM Acting Executive Director Elizabeth McNally said co-location of the agencies has been discussed. "It’s really just exploratory talks right now,” she said. The recession has negatively impacted funding for all three organizations. McNally said greater coordination would allow more efficient use of available resources. “All three organizations are looking at how we can make services more streamlined in the …
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Some shelters could be required to make changes in 2013-14 season.
Winter hypothermia shelters for the homeless in Fairfax County face new inspections before they will be allowed to operate in the 2013-14 season. Fairfax County officials have begun inspecting all hypothermia shelters for fire and building code violations. The shelters will be allowed to operate as usual in the winter season beginning this December, but some shelters will be required to make improvements to operate the year after that, and occupancy limits might be lowered. Dean Klein, director of the county Office to Prevent and End Homelessness, said 36 sites, overwhelmingly churches and other houses of worship, hosted hypothermia shelters this past winter. Many shelters rotate among sites weekly. Klein said no changes would be mandated …
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Annual fundraising gala raised $115,000 for New Hope Housing.
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- Jessie Biele
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Guests enjoyed a trip to the beach — without leaving Northern Virginia — at New Hope Housing's 'On the Boardwalk' fundraising gala at The Waterford in Springfield Saturday night. The annual fundraiser featured beach music, a live and silent auction, and a gourmet meal prepared by Chef Mike Rogers. The premier auction item was a luxury West Coast vacation package including two round-trip tickets to Los Angeles, three-night hotel accommodations, VIP tickets to the "Ellen Degeneres Show" and a walk-on role in Arlington native Greg Garcia’s hit comedy on Fox,"Raising Hope." “Many thanks to all the donors, sponsors and guests, who made the 2012 Gala a success,” said Pam Michell, New Hope Housing executive director, in a press release. “Their …
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