15 Years, 100 Projects, 95,000 Lives Changed
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In 2001, HomeAid, Builder Captain Beazer Homes, and partners cut the ribbon at Alternative House, the first project ever completed by HomeAid Northern Virginia. |
HomeAid Northern Virginia is celebrating its 15th Anniversary this year, a milestone that we're incredibly proud of: In that relatively short period of time, we've completed more than 100 projects, and we've grown from serving 2,000 people our first year of operation to today's cumulative total of 95,000 people served, nearly half of whom are children.
We've formed unshakeable public-private partnerships that have put major projects - including whole-home renovations, additions, and new builds - within reach for our shelter partners; given families unforgettable nights out through our popular Night at the Ballpark outings; and collected gift cards and household essentials to make move-in day that much easier. Together, we've invested more than $13.5 million in our communities, at a cost of just over $6 million, ensuring that our shelter partners could put more than half of the total investment back into financial services, job skills training, and other programs that help people put the pieces of their lives back together.
In 2008, at a dedication of a $885,000 project for the Good Shepherd Alliance, Former Virginia State Delegate Thomas Davis Rust encapsulated so much of what HomeAid stood for then and continues to stand for today, when he said, "The Center of Hope is a physical structure, yes ... but it represents hope, it represents faith, it represents love, and, yes, it represents one person reaching out and caring for another person, and that's what this is about."
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In 2007, HomeAid celebrated the completion of its largest project by retail value - $2.4 million - with Builder Captain NV Homes for Doorways for Women and Families.
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Barry Schwartz, a Life Director and Past President who has served on HomeAid Northern Virginia's Board of Directors since its inception, shared a similar outlook on HomeAid's mission when he said, "I was drawn to HomeAid, because for many of us in the homebuilding industry who are charitable, the idea of building a home instead of writing a check struck me as magical. In the 15 years since we were founded, HomeAid's effect has been contagious: We've completed a staggering number of projects because of the breadth of contribution from hundreds of trade partners and builders, at all levels of every organization, who keep coming together for the greater good. A side benefit is that HomeAid has brought us together in a cohesive and collegial way, with overwhelming participation by an industry that by nature has to be competitive."
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In 2015, HomeAid and Builder Captain Stanley Martin Homes built a 5,000 square foot home for Youth For Tomorrow, a brilliant cap to the year that saw HomeAid complete its 100th project. |
"One of the things I'm most proud of," he added, "is our growth in credibility. When HomeAid was first founded, it seemed that what we were promising was too good to be true. Shelter providers couldn't believe that we were really going to save them hundreds of thousands of dollars, without a catch. Fast forward to today, and we're known as the organization that keeps its promises and often exceeds expectations. HomeAid's success and synergy is a result of our partners and our working Board. We don't delegate and write checks; we step up and take on projects ourselves. It's a philosophy that hasn't changed since our founding."
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Lead a Project, Change a Life
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HomeAid Northern Virginia has nearly a dozen projects in the pipeline this year and is currently looking for
Builder Captains for projects in Annandale, Alexandria, Springfield, and Woodbridge.
The scope of work for the four projects ranges from a kitchen renovation to more extensive interior and exterior updates and renovations.
Accepting the challenge of leading a HomeAid project . . .
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HomeAid Plans Annual Housing Forum
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In 2015, Greg White, Cornerstones, led a discussion about how different organizations are jointly developing more holistic approaches to supporting client health.
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April 7, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Brookfield Residential
3501 Jermantown Rd.
Fairfax, VA 22030
Make plans now to attend HomeAid Northern Virginia's Annual
Housing Forum - the region's most unique and valuable opportunity to meet and learn from shelter partner colleagues, share best practices, and gather take-away strategies from community leaders in the field.
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Supporting the mission of HomeAid Northern Virginia is not limited to those who work for a builder or trade partner company: Volunteer opportunities are also available through our
Helping Hands program, which provides household essentials, groceries, and gift cards to individuals and families moving into recently completed HomeAid projects. Donations also help shelters redirect critically important funding toward programs that help formerly homeless people get back on their feet, rather than having to spend it on household items.
Getting involved is easy . . .
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Steve Alloy Views Community Service as Personal, Organizational Responsibility
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Steve Alloy,
president of Stanley Martin Homes and HomeAid Northern Virginia's co-founder and 15-year board member, talks about how his involvement with a teen emergency shelter 15 years ago led to the creation of HomeAid Northern Virginia. Find out how
his thought of, "Hey, I know a guy who can fix tha
t," led to the creation of the organization that it is today and how HomeAid Northern Virginia projects have taken on a life of their own at Stanley Martin Homes.
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Sheehy Infiniti Chantilly - Tysons, for your generous $2,500 donation. Through your support of our mission, you are helping us serve the Northern Virginia community!
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George Khalil, Sheehy general sales manager (left), and Aaron Spicer, Sheehy executive general manager (right), present a check to HomeAid's Christy Eaton.
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HomeAid Northern Virginia's 2015 Annual Report will be released in a few weeks! Watch your email boxes for an announcement and link to this important summary of our success and growth.
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For students looking for meaningful work experience, an internship with HomeAid can launch a career. We currently
have openings for interns in a variety of
positions
. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to
info@homeaidnova.org
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February 6, 2016
6:00 - 11:00 p.m.
McLean Hilton Tysons Corner
7920 Jones Branch Dr.
McLean, VA 22102
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Happy Hour: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Event: 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Waterford at Fair Oaks
12025 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy.
Fairfax, VA 22033
Meet one-on-one with builders, CEOs, CFOs, owners, and purchasing managers of building companies of all sizes.
NVBIA Members Only Event
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April 7, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Brookfield Residential
3501 Jermantown Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
Don't miss one of the best opportunities of the year to gather with shelter partner colleagues to network, share best practices, and learn from leaders in the field.
Register today!
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Don't miss out on next month's issue of
Building Hope.
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