Carpenter's Shelter

About Carpenter's Shelter:

For over three decades, Carpenter's Shelter has grown from a modest initiative of providing bedding in a church basement on cold nights to becoming a front-runner in combating and preventing homelessness. With a compassionate heart, we offer more than just immediate shelter; we deliver comprehensive services aimed at addressing the root causes of homelessness for families and individuals. Through our two 64-bed residential facilities [The Hoffman Center and Alexandria Community Shelter], David's Place, and our Winter Shelter program, we provide not just a safe space but also essential services like case management, educational support, mental health assistance, and help in finding permanent housing. Our mission is to empower the 900 children, women, and men we serve annually, who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness, ensuring they have the tools for lasting independence and a stable environment where they can flourish.

Solutions through collaboration | Empowerment | Education | Dedicated to serving with respect.

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Why Your Support Matters This #GivingTuesday:

Rising housing costs, layoffs, and freezing winter nights mean more people than ever are turning to Carpenter’s Shelter for help. Our shelters are filling faster than we can open new beds, and neighbors are counting on us for stability and a fresh start.

That’s why we’ve set an ambitious goal to raise $100,000 by midnight on December 2nd - to ensure that when someone in crisis reaches out, there’s always a safe place ready to welcome them.

Your gift provides:

💜 A warm bed and a safe night’s rest for families and individuals in crisis

💚 Hot meals that nourish both body and spirit

💙 Housing and employment support that help neighbors rebuild their independence

Thanks to our generous match donors, every dollar you give will be doubled — as long as matching funds are available — helping twice as many Alexandria neighbors find safe shelter, warm meals, and the support they need to begin again.

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How You Can Help:

Whether you’ve supported Carpenter’s Shelter for years or are just learning about our mission —welcome! Here’s how you can make a difference today:

• Make a #GivingTuesday gift and have it matched dollar for dollar - as long as matching funds are available.

• Share this campaign with friends, family, and colleagues.

• Follow Carpenter’s Shelter to stay connected to our work all year long.