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09 Oct 2019 |
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Homestretch Selected as Recipient of Burke and Herbert Bank Hundreds for Homes Sponsorship
Homestretch will be this season’s recipient of Burke and Herbert Bank’s “Hundreds for Homes” donation during the 2019-20 National Hockey League (NHL) season. Through this sponsorship with NBC Sports Washington, Burke & Herbert Bank will donate $100 for every goal scored by the Washington Capitals during the regular ...
Continue Reading10 Jun 2019 |
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Homestretch’s Fay Says ‘Affordable Housing’ Must Break Poverty Trap
Nick Benton of the Falls Church News Press interviewed Homestretch Executive Director Christopher Fay on June 5. Click on the link below to read his interview on affordable housing. https://fcnp.com/2019/06/05/homestretchs-fay-says-affordable-housing-must-break-poverty-trap/
Continue Reading06 Nov 2018 |
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The Impact of the Homestretch Model
Take a few minutes to read the latest impact report from Homestretch. The report is the result of an independent analysis conducted by Ecosystems, a third party that provides value quantification services. The purpose of the report is to reveal the effectiveness of Homestretch and our approach to alleviating homelessness.
Continue Reading25 Oct 2018 |
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Providing Real Solutions for Homeless Families
Homestretch releases a white paper contrasting their outcomes to prevailing homeless family service models: A Better Way – Providing real solutions for homeless families. White Paper-Homestretch-October 2018 – A Better Way (with 2019 update)
Continue Reading18 Oct 2018 |
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Homestretch Graduated Client Speaks on Good Morning Washington
Last week, Homestretch’s very own LaSharen Howell stopped by the set of Good Morning Washington to speak about her own journey from homelessness, and give an update on the life-changing work we’re doing.
Continue Reading03 Oct 2018 |
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Homestretch selected for Purple Purse Challenge
Homestretch has been selected for the Fifth Annual All State Foundation Purple Purse Challenge! It is an online fundraising effort that runs from October 2-October 31 and the focus is on helping survivors of domestic violence. 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. 65% of Homestretch families have fled an ...
Continue Reading16 Feb 2018 |
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Falls Church News Press Commentary by Homestretch Executive Director Christopher Fay
Guest Commentary: Community Where All Can Contribute, Grow & Aspire
Continue Reading26 Jul 2017 |
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Homestretch Announces Addition of Four New Board Members
FALLS CHURCH, Va., July 19, 2017 – Homestretch, a Northern Virginia-nonprofit that helps transition homeless parents with children to financial independence, recently elected four new members to its Board of Directors for three-year terms. The new members are: David Chavern, president and chief executive officer of News Media ...
Continue Reading25 Nov 2016 |
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2016 Washington Post Helping Hand
Homestretch is honored to be a recipient of the 2016 Washington Post Helping Hand. Below is an article that recently appeared in the Washington Post about Homestretch. “Homestretch is a charity that works with homeless families in Fairfax. Clients such as Mervat are provided with an apartment for two to three years and a slew ...
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