Shelter House, Inc

#Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate gratitude and togetherness, but for many in our community—especially those we serve at Shelter House—this season can be filled with hardship. For individuals and families experiencing homelessness or domestic violence, the holidays often amplify their challenges. Over the next two months, we can anticipate to serve nearly 1,500 individuals across our shelters and programs - half of whom are likely to be children. Imagine the holiday season without a place to call home. With your support, we can bring hope and create a bit of holiday magic by providing housing solutions for these families in need. Thanks to your unwavering support, you provide more than just warmth. You offer the priceless gifts of hope, safety, and sustainable solutions to those in need. Your generosity truly transforms lives, and for that, we are deeply grateful. https://lnkd.in/d_-aupn9

We are officially in the giving season! Think about helping those in our community struggling with homelessness and domestic violence. Your support matters. TOGETHER, we are Changing Lives! https://lnkd.in/d_-aupn9

We have a couple volunteer needs as we officially enter the holiday season! Please reach out to Chloe White, Community Engagement Manager, at [email protected] to coordinate today!

Homelessness is caused by the lack of affordable housing and limited amount of housing assistance available to those who need it. High rent burdens, domestic violence, overcrowding and many other barriers contribute to homelessness. Advocating for affordable housing, rapid re-housing, permanent supportive housing, and vouchers are essential in ending the homeless epidemic. https://lnkd.in/gGGRnxyA

On #VeteransDay we honor the courageous individuals who have defended our freedom. Many may not realize that veterans face a higher risk of homelessness than the general population. Significant progress has been made in providing housing for veterans experiencing homelessness, thanks largely to initiatives like Rapid-Rehousing. Shelter House has implemented this model to shorten shelter stays and serve more households each year, helping veterans and their families secure stable housing. Let’s recognize and honor the bravery of those who have served and continue to serve our nation.

Take a listen!! https://bit.ly/4dZGQ6w “It’s an honor to get to speak about the work that we’re doing at Artemis House, operated by Shelter House. Survivors of sexual and domestic violence have a right to housing — there’s so much work to be done to increase the availability of affordable housing, improve shelter services, and educate our community of the extensive barriers faced by survivors… let’s not forget - housing is a human right.” -Elisabeth Tropea, Director of Artemis House Region I

As we’re wrapping up #DVAM, we wanted to share an exciting update! Through our amazing community partners, we reached our goal of raising $110,000 for our Driving Change to End Domestic Violence Golf Tournament! We're thrilled to share that $99,363 (net) will go directly toward helping survivors at Shelter House. You can watch the live segment from DC News Now below! ??

Freedom Bank was a proud sponsor of Shelter House, Inc’s Driving Change to End Domestic Violence Golf Tournament. Longtime board member, Sopa Keo and Fabiola Tapia were delighted to attend. Shelter House has been providing critical safe and stable house to thousands of domestic violence survivors for nearly 15 years. To learn more about their vital work, visit shelterhouse.org!

A HUGE thank you to Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Banking in Mclean and Good360 for their unbelievable support to our community! They donated nearly 1,000 Welcome Home Kits for those we serve across all of our programs. Amazing pictures included - we are overwhelmed by their incredible generosity and impact!

#DVAM begins TODAY! Join us in about two weeks to Drive Change to End Domestic Violence. Together, we are Changing Lives! https://lnkd.in/ez4VXmkY