Light-hearted fun in the cocktail-hour photo booth!

The enthusiastic supporters and guests honored HomeAid's 2016 Presidents' Circle Award winners, with the Trade Partner of the Year Award presented to Signature Companies and the President's Award presented to Russ Rosenberger of Madison Homes. HomeAid presented the Nonprofit Service Provider Project of the Year Award to ACTS, in recognition of a $50,000 kitchen renovation for their "Turning Points" safe house, led by HomeAid and Builder Captain Winchester Homes.

 

"It was really gratifying to realize - as I watched the video about some of HomeAid's biggest projects at this year's Gala - that the award judges recognized that a comparatively small kitchen renovation was as important to our residents as HomeAid's much larger projects," said Steve Liga, ACTS' executive director. "The impact of this renovation was huge for our residents, including their children; it made them feel valued and cared for. These residents have spent far too much of their lives feeling devalued, and it's no exaggeration to say that this kitchen renovation became part of their healing."

 

	HomeAid Northern Virginia President Greg Carter (left) presents the Nonprofit Service Provider Project of the Year Award to Steve Liga, ACTS executive director.

ACTS' "Turning Points" provide the only comprehensive domestic violence intervention program serving Prince William County and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park. In 2015, ACTS' safe house was a haven for 67 adult survivors of domestic violence and 98 children. The HomeAid renovation updated and expanded the kitchen and addressed the needs of children with the inclusion of study tables and lighting along the perimeter, creating library-like areas for completing homework.

 

"A renovated kitchen may seem like such a small thing, but having a beautiful and comfortable place to prepare a meal, have a cup of tea, hold a conversation, and even sit with your child to do homework can add some much-needed normalcy to everyday living," said Paul Bartosch, ACTS former facilities director. "This completed project has helped bring all this into the residents' lives."

 

Congratulations to Signature Companies, Russ Rosenberger, and ACTS!

The Catholic Charities project will involve the renovation and repair of a 12-unit apartment building in Woodbridge, Va., which the organization operates as part of its homelessness and housing program. The renovation of the property will ensure Catholic Charities' ability to provide residential care facilities, distribute housing subsidies, and offer wrap-around case management to vulnerable people, giving them the freedom to focus on restoring stability and hope in other areas of their lives.

 

We've had a lot to be grateful for in 2016, as we celebrated our 15th anniversary, invested more than $1 million into our Northern Virginia communities, and completed 10 projects that directly impacted the lives of 1,859 men, women and children who needed what so many of us take for granted - a home.

 

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