Empowering Families Experiencing Homelessness to Rebuild Lives
ABOUT US
Empowering families to build a better future
For 36 years, Homestretch has fulfilled its mission by inspiring hope and empowering parents and children experiencing homelessness in Northern Virginia to achieve self-sufficiency and lasting stability.
OUR IMPACT
Creating Lasting Change
2,000+
families helped since 1990
$12,571
is the average savings of a Homestretch family upon graduation
$369,225
debts paid off for Homestretch families over 10 years
147.5%
the average rise in income for a graduating family
62%
of adult clients enrolled in college or vocational training
SUCCESS STORIES
Transforming Lives
“After losing everything, including my home, my marriage, and nearly my daughter to cancer, Homestretch became the nest where my family found refuge. While I worked to rebuild our lives, they gave us housing, stability, and hope: covering everything from tutoring to birthday cakes so my girls could just be kids again. Today I have a full-time job, a home of my own, and a daughter five years cancer-free, none of it would have been possible without them.”
— Jessica
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“After losing my wife, battling addiction, and nearly losing my children, I hit rock bottom until Homestretch gave me a chance to rebuild. They helped me get sober, regain my driver's license, become a Master Plumber, and most importantly, become a father my kids could count on again. Coming to Homestretch was the best choice I have ever made, and by the grace of God, I consider myself a success.”
— Henry
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