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Helping the homelessness at Carpenter’s Shelter is so much more than giving those in need a warm place to sleep. At Carpenter’s Shelter we work to identify and correct the root cause of homelessness. We are dedicated to the success of our residents while they’re living in the shelter but more importantly, once they are living on their own in the community. Statistically, 28% of individuals’ recently experiencing homelessness become homeless again within a year. Thanks to your continued support, last year, only 5% of our residents became homeless again. This is a tremendous step toward our mission to help the homeless achieve sustainable independence. 

What Is Carpenter’s Shelter?

Carpenter’s Shelter partners with the city of Alexandria and the greater Metropolitan Washington, D.C. area to eliminate homelessness through respect, responsibility and results. Through its many programs, they advocate self-reliance through education and provide programs and services as needed.

'Tis the Season!

Each year Carpenter's Shelter helps to feed hundreds of families during the Holiday Season.

Last year, Carpenter’s Shelter sent over 100 children back to school with backpacks, new clothes and school supplies.

We hope to make this year’s Back to School Drive just as successful, but we need your help.

Three ways you can help

Carpenter's Shelter has a client who is trying to start her own business! Currently she is working hard to become a certified home care provider. She needs your help to get started! Below is a list of items she needs:

Carpenter's Shelter is seeking a new or slightly used dresser for one of our clients who has recently moved out of the Shelter. If you are able to help please contact Courtney D. Bishop at courtneybishop@carpentersshelter.orgThanks so much!

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