2008 ANNUAL REPORT

Shelter House, Inc., Fairfax County, VA July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008

neighbors helping neighbors

Serving Fairfax County as the premier organization in

eliminating homelessness by empowering families to reach their full potential
Dear Friends of Shelter House:

Please accept the deep thanks of the Board of Directors of Shelter House, Inc. for your
support of Shelter House’s homeless families by devoting your time, talent, creativity
and resources. Without your support, we could not provide comprehensive services to
families in Fairfax County in need of temporary housing, crisis intervention, training,
counseling and other programs to promote self-sufficiency. We are especially grateful to
Fairfax County for its long-standing, successful partnership with Shelter House.
Debbie Cohen,
It has been a great honor to serve as the President of the Board of Directors this year. President
It has also been a privilege to see our excellent staff and committed volunteers work to
enable our clients to attain self-sufficiency. The most exciting aspect has been the beginning of the imple-
mentation of the Housing First/Rapid Re-housing model that has been successful in other parts of the
country. The new Katherine K. Hanley Family Shelter in Fairfax is the first shelter in Fairfax County to
operate using this model. It has enabled families to exit the emergency shelter faster, while continuing to
receive needed services in transitional or permanent housing.

In this time of economic slowdown and governmental budgetary cutbacks, your support has been more
crucial than ever. We hope we can depend on your continued dedication to our organization. I urge you to
learn more about us and our programs by visiting our newly redesigned website at www.shelterhouse.org.
I also invite you to visit both the Katherine K, Hanley Family Shelter in Fairfax and the Patrick Henry
Family Shelter in Falls Church.

Thank you again for your ongoing support. Together, we can end homelessness in Fairfax County.

Sincerely,

Debbie Cohen
Board President, Shelter House, Inc.

Patrick Henry Family Shelter Katherine K. Hanley Family Shelter

W ho We Are
Shelter House, Inc. was formed in 1981 when Principle Goals
several ecumenical groups came together to • To provide a secure, structured environment Shelter House, Inc.
better serve Fairfax County’s low-income popula- where families can regain a sense of stability and
tion. In 1985, Shelter House’s facility was moved perspective; 2008 Board of Directors
to its current location in Falls Church. In 2007, Debbie Cohen, President
Shelter House was awarded Fairfax County’s • To respond to identified client needs with a Nanci Schimizzi, Vice President
contract to operate the Katherine K. Hanley variety of supportive services that enhance the
Alice Tucker, Secretary
Family Shelter in Fairfax. Through the two individual’s employment and housing status,
shelters, three transitional housing programs and
Lou Van Pham, Treasurer
educational level, medical care, and personal
support for previously homeless families now in growth; and Jeff Scannell, Past President
permanent housing, more than 60 families are
served every day. • To promote healthy, stable families who are Patricia C. Anderson
connected to a network of community support- Tonya Cridland
Mission ers and resources. Scott Harper
To break the cycle of homelessness by providing Telah Jackson
crisis intervention, temporary housing, train- Stuart Seidner
ing, counseling and programs to promote self Robin Steis
sufficiency. Anne Stockbridge
Cheryl Taylor
Vision Audit conducted by Deirdre Thao Vo
To be the premier organization in eliminating
homelessness by empowering families to reach Goodman & Company
2008 Shelter House Advisory Board
their full potential.
Steve B. Alloy
Maris Angolia
Harold Butler
Shelter House Inc. Expenses and Revenues for FY 2008 Amy Cook
Donna Fleming
Griffith Green
Shelter House, Inc. Expenses: $3,144,436
Col. J. Thomas Manger

Shelter (82%) 2008 Katherine K. Hanley

Management and General (6%)
Family Shelter Community
Advisory Board
Fundraising (4%) Emma Jane Saxe
RISE - Transitional Housing (4%)
Gail Brugger
Dorthy Sterenka
Family Resource Training (3%) Mark Price
James Brigl
STRIDE - Transitional Housing (1%)
Dorothy Sorrell
Emily Oehler
Janice Poole
Ronald Redmon, Jr.
Shelter House, Inc. Revenues: $3,109,375 Crysta Fischer
Zelda Batts
Tasha Brown
Government Agencies (64%) Mike Finkle (ex-officio)
Donated Facilities and Materials (25%)
Management Team
Contributions and Fundraising (10%) Jewell Mikula, Executive Director
Joe Meyer, Deputy Director
Miscellaneous Revenues (1%) Hanan Scrapper, Shelter Director
Investment Income (0%)
Patrick Henry Family Shelter
Toya Taylor, Shelter Director
Katherine K. Hanley Family Shelter
Jill Shumann,
Director of Development

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S helter House Programs
Employment
58% of families entering the program were
employed
75% of the families that were unemployed at
intake and completed the program obtained
employment.

The Patrick Henry Family Shelter Photo credit: Emily Rivera

The Patrick Henry Family Shelter in Falls Church Emergency Shelter

serves large families, defined by Fairfax County Demographics and Outcomes
as families with five or more members. Located
near Seven Corners, the shelter has seven apart- Number of People Served
“The programs at the
ments with individual kitchens and bathrooms. Total Families Served: 24 shelter reflect the needs
Total People Served: 146
All families at the Patrick Henry Family Shelter
benefit from individualized service plans, which
Total Children Served: 104 of our clients as well as
Total Adults Served: 42
are developed jointly by the family and their case the resources available to
manager. These plans include activities to help Average Length of Stay
clients access mainstream services in the com- 146 days Shelter House through the
munity as well as shelter-run support programs.
The programs at the shelter reflect the needs
Family Composition
generosity of our donors
of our clients as well as the resources available
to Shelter House through the generosity of our
50% led by two parent families
50% led by single mothers
and community partners.”
donors and community partners.
Race
Adult Programs 63% Black
Alcohol and Drug Education 29% Caucasian
ESOL 8% Hispanic
Parenting Skills Photo above: a Shelter family; below: volunteers
Housing Counseling from the Vienna Seventh Day Adventist
Primary Reasons for Homelessness
Women’s Empowerment Group Church build a pavilion at the Patrick Henry
38% Eviction
Financial Literacy Family Shelter
24% Other
Beginners Yoga
17% Loss of Income
17% Asked to Leave by Family or Friends
Children’s Programs 4% Domestic Violence
Kids Night
After-school Tutoring
After Leaving the Shelter
School Supply Distribution
44% went to permanent housing
Monthly Birthday Parties
39% went to transitional housing
Young Professionals of Tomorrow
17% went to temporary housing
Kids Can!
My Life Photography Program
Income
Families who exited the Patrick Henry Family
Shelter had an average increase in income of
$62 per month

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S helter House Programs
The Katherine K. Hanley Family Shelter in Fair-
fax is Fairfax County’s newest homeless shelter.
It was opened in August 2007 and was quickly
at capacity with 20 families. Shelter House is
responsible for the day-to-day operations of the
shelter via a contract with Fairfax County.
This shelter is the first in the county to operate
under the “Housing First/Rapid Rehousing”
model, which emphasizes moving families into
permanent housing as quickly as possible and
continuing to work with them once they are in
permanent housing. Immediately upon entry to
the shelter, families are assessed for major hous-
ing barriers. Shelter House then assists families
to overcome those barriers and they move as
quickly as possible into appropriate housing.

Adult Programs The Katherine K. Hanley Family Shelter

Housing Counseling
Employment Coaching
Financial Literacy Primary Reasons for Homelessness
Parenting Skills 54% Eviction
ESOL 21% Other
Alcohol and Drug Education 15% Loss of Income
6% Domestic Violence
Children’s Programs 4% Foreclosure
Kids Night
After-school Tutoring After Leaving the Shelter
Teen Support Groups 43% went to permanent housing
Birthday Parties 36% went to transitional housing
School Backpack Distribution 21% went to temporary housing

Income
Katherine K. Hanley Family Shelter Families who exited the Katherine K. Hanley
Demographics and Outcomes Family Shelter had an average increase in
income of $448 per month
Number of People Served Photo above: Ruben Sanchez, President of the
Employment Katherine K Hanley Family Shelter Community
Total Families Served: 48
48% of families entering the program
Total People Served: 160
were employed
Advisory Board, welcomes visitors to the Open
Total Children Served: 100 House; below: visitors at the Open House go on
75% of the families that were
Total Adults Served: 60 a scavenger hunt
unemployed at intake and completed
the program obtained employment
Average Length of Stay
135 days

Family Composition
17% led by two parent families
79% led by single mothers
4% led by single fathers 75% of the families that
Race
were unemployed at intake
67% Black
27% Hispanic
and completed the program
6% Caucasian obtained employment

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S helter House Programs
After Hours Homeless Family Crisis Center
The Patrick Henry Family Shelter also contains
two units for emergencies over weekends or
“ ... I will continue to grow
at night when families may have no other safe
housing options. These units provide families
and prosper and this experi-
a safe place to stay until the next business day
when professional staff can help them access
ence has made me a different
services and determine next steps. Shelter House
served 31 families in these units throughout the
person. I now take life seri-
year. ously. Thank you.”
Transitional Housing Programs A family who stayed at the Katherine K.
Hanley Family Shelter shared their story at
Off-site The Angels Network fundraising event:
This program consists of five apartment units
throughout Fairfax County, four of which are “I went from being homeless, car-less,
owned by Shelter House. Families work with a and hopeless to now having a roof over
case manager for 12 months. Monthly program my head, a car to drive and a great job.
fees collected from the clients are reimbursed to
… Shelter House has been amazing.
the families upon leaving the program to help
them with the costs associated with moving to I am doing things I have put off for so
permanent housing. long. I just started school ... they have
helped me in just a short amount of
RISE - Reaching Independence through time achieve all my goals. ... On behalf
Support and Education of me and my family, I thank you guys
In collaboration with the Fairfax County Depart- for all the assistance that has been given
ment of Family Services, Shelter House provides
to my family. I thank you for accepting
case management to eight families in these tran-
sitional housing units for two years. The program me into your program and allowing me
is funded through a grant from the U.S. Depart- to accomplish the many goals I set aside.
ment of Housing and Urban Development. I will continue to grow and prosper and
this experience has made me a different
STRIDE - Success through Responsibility, person. I now take life seriously.”
Initiative, Determination, and Employment
Shelter House, in cooperation with Christian
Relief Services, provides supportive services to
Family Composition
three families. Participating families benefit from
76% led by single mothers
this program’s focus on training and education,
19% led by two-parent families
while receiving case management and attending
4% led by a single fathers
various programs at the shelter.

Working to Strengthen Families Program Race

This program works with up to 14 families in 67% Black
29% Caucasian Photo credit Emily Rivera
transitional housing to promote stability and
self-sufficiency. Case managers focus on parent- 4% Hispanic
ing skills as well as increasing household income
through education and/or employment. Shelter Income
House is grateful to the Freddie Mac Foundation Families who moved to more stable housing in-
for funding this program for two consecutive creased their average monthly income by $1,067
years.
Employment
Transitional Housing Of the six families who completed a transitional
Demographics and Outcomes housing program, five were able to maintain their
employment
Total Families Served: 21
Total People Served: 88 Savings
Total Children Served: 58 Of the families who moved to more stable
Total Adults Served: 30 housing from a transitional housing program,
savings increased by an average of $1,587 Staff at the Katherine K. Hanley Family Shelter
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N eighbors Helping Neighbors
This was a busy year for Shelter House, as we or-
ganized various activities to raise community aware-
ness and support for the homeless in our community.
Children at the Patrick Henry Family Shelter
get a demonstration of how a police car works
from the Arlington County Police Department
during the Children’s Summer Festival
Children’s Summer Festival
During the summer, Shelter House intern Gina
Paniagua from Marymount University organized
a week of fantastic activities for the children
at the Patrick Henry Family Shelter. The week
included a visit from a broadcast journalist
at Telemundo, DC, a chance to look inside a
Arlington County police vehicle, fun crafts and
a dance recital where the children performed
their favorite dances from High School Musical.
It was an amazing event that couldn’t have hap-
pened without Gina’s integrity, dedication and
resourcefulness.
Ninth Annual Golf Tournament
Shelter House’s annual golf tournament was
held on a spectacular day in September. This
year’s event was more important than ever, as
we were raising funds for two family shelters.
We are especially grateful to our gold sponsors
Board member Cheryl Taylor and guest
at the golf outing
Capital One and Deloitte Touche USA, LLP. Katherine K. Hanley Family Shelter
Other sponsors included BB&T, Lindsay Lexus Open House
of Alexandria, B&G Creative Strategies LLC, The Community Advisory Board of the Kather-
Dennis Hogan of Pro-Line Embroidery, Scott ine K. Hanley Family Shelter held its first open
and Kate Harper and the Shelter House Board house on June 14. Attendees participated in a
of Directors. scavenger hunt for answers to questions about
homelessness in Fairfax County, with the answers
hidden in different rooms around the shelter. We
Help-the Homeless Walkathon
Shelter House again participated in the annual
Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Walkathon
held on the National Mall on November 17.
We especially thank the sponsors of our mini-
walks, which are an important part of the entire
Walkathon event: John Calvin Presbyterian
Church, Jack and Jill of Burke-Fairfax and Simon
Elementary School in Washington, DC. We also
held the first annual Katherine K. Hanley Family
Shelter mini-walk – an event that is sure to be
continued next year. These partners helped
Shelter House raise $23,000 toward programs.
Dorthy Steranka, volunteer, Katherine K.
Hanley, Toya Taylor, Shelter Director, and Jewell
Mikula, Executive Director, at the Katherine K.
Hanley Family Shelter Open House
were honored by the presence of Katherine K.
Hanley, as well as Supervisor Herrity of Fairfax’s
Springfield District. Special thanks to Glory Days
Grill and Cardiovascular Surgical Services for
sponsoring the event, and to Commerce Bank
for their many contributions to the day.
The Angels Network Reception
The Angels Network, in partnership with Com-
merce Bank at Tysons Corner, hosted a reception
Victor Dooley and Jill Shumann, Shelter House to benefit Shelter House in June. Attendees
staff, at the walkathon in Washington, D.C. mingled over food and drinks while participating
in a raffle and a silent and live auction. Personal
comments from a Shelter House client were ex-
Celebrating the Holidays tremely moving and brought tears to the eyes of
Shelter House families celebrated the holidays
the participants. The event raised $10,000 for
through our Adopt-a-Family program. Both Shelter House.
shelters held festive parties that included a meal,
games, holiday-themed activities and movies.
With the help of our donors, we were able to
provide families with gifts worth an estimated
$11,500. Special thanks go to the following Shel-
ter House partners: Ginger Mahon, Capital One,
Merritt Academy, Cub Scout Pack 657, Bonnie
Brae Elementary School, the Montessori School
of Holmes Run, Alpha Delta Kappa – Gamma
Nu Chapter, Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, EDS,
HELP Foundation, Kimley-Horn and Associ-
ates, Morgan Stanley, Northrop Grumman,
Securities and Exchange Commission, and
Weichert Realtors. Kimberly Hancher, President of The Angels Net-
work, Ron Redmon, Vice President of Commerce
Bank and Jewell Mikula, Executive Director of
Shelter House, at the June TAN reception
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D onors
Shelter House extends its most sincere appre- Colleen Derber Zoe Madison Kaiser
ciation to the following individuals and groups Lisa Dezzutti Cynthia Kalkwarf
who contributed financially between July 1, Phong Diep Ahmad Karram
2007 and June 30, 2008. Michael Dillon Christie and Helen Kaufmann
Diane L. Dimkoff Linda Katz
David A. Doniger Ann O. Kay
Individuals
Victor Dooley Lorraine M. Kehl
Loretta Abernathy
Michael Dougherty Athena Keifer
Linda Abramson
Matthew Douthit Robert Kelly and April Young
William B. Adams
Rebecca S. Duncan J. Sue Kessler
Paul Allen and Denise Ouellette
John Dupre Sandra M. King-Shaw
Gina L. Allen-Thomas
Patricia N. Edfors Ira B. Kirschbaum
Liana Alvarez
Mike Finkle Jamie Klear
Jeffrey R. Anderson
Crysta Fischer Maryll Kleibrink
Patricia C. Anderson
Donna Fleming Laura Lane
Craig Annear
Josephine Foltz Christina Lauer
Sol and Joe Anshien
Alesia Fowler David Leader
Ruwan Arseculeratne
Lenora Freeman Richard Lenz
Tamara Ashford
Andrew Fregly Stephen K Loudermilk
Betty Bailey
Brian Funaki Mary Beth Lynch
Joan Baker
Gardner Family Susan G. Markel
Jane Barker
Judith Gabel Wayne H. Marsalis
Regina Barrett
Sara Gann Raymond C. Mabrey
Edward Barrow Jr.
Almaz Gebrehiwot Erica McCants
Henri Bartholomot
Edwin H. Gilliland Mr. Lawrence McCarty
Mary Pat Baxter
Laurel Glassman and William Neff Bryan McCracken
Belinda S. Beaudry
Tyrone Grandberry Eric McKim
Koshiko Beegan
Mary E. Green Donald Messer
Peggy J. Bellin
Victoria Grossman Metzler Household
Regina Bennett
Shawn Gunnarson Wade and Marianne Meyer
Frances A. Bergeron
Becky Haendel Wayne E. Meyer
Galeet Benzion
John A. Hale Jewell Mikula
Wendy Bhagat
Kimberly Hancher Alison Miller
Christopher Bjornson
Sara Hanks Claudette A. Miller
Rob Black
Scott and Kate Harper Afroze A. Mohammed
Diane Blackwell
Jill Harris Dee D. Morris
Bonna Bonard
Ann Fox Harrison Diana Morton
Diana F. Bondanella
Richard Hausler Anne K. Muradaz
Barbara Boots
Suzanne Heigh David Murphy
Lynn Bragan
Stuart Henderson Michelle B. Murphy
Jack Brown
Timothy Hill Linda K. Murray
Patrick Brown
Nicholas R Holden Thomas E. Murray
Paul Browning
Eleanor J. Holsopple D. Craig Myers
Carolyn Bruce
Andrew Holt Kim Nadeau
Anne R. Burleigh
Bruce Horovitz Thomas Newell
Robert Eugene Capitan
Deborah Ryan Howard Jennifer North and Michael Feghali
Jeny C. Carrasco
Audrey Hunt Christine Nowroozi
Michael Casey
Chad Huttner Jeffrey K. Nulf
Debbie and Steven Cohen
Marcel Infeld Ronnie J. O’Connor
Sara E. Colton
Theresa Jamerson Robert O’Malley
Hellen K. Cortez
Gregory M. Janoski David A. O’Neill
Carol Alayne Dandy
Sahar Javadi-Tabrizi Jamie Onuschak
Sherry L. Davenport
Faith P. Jodoin Rose D. Pae
Buffy Davis
Joni Johnston John Panarelli
Sharon S. Deaver
Lynne M. Jones Nancy E. Pease
Yumiko Decarli
Mikki Kafka Jason R. Penchoff
Nancy C. Demarco

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D onors
Amanda Pendleton Nigel Smyth Clifton Community Women’s Club
Gary and Rabbi Amy Perlin Charles E. Somers, Jr. Charitable Trust
Michele Peterson Jane B. Soraghan Commerce Bank
Cecille Platt Steven Spishak Creative Financial Staffing
Barbara Prescop Hope Spriggs EMC Corporation
James Probus Jennifer Dover Spriggs ExxonMobil Foundation
Rhonda Pruss Robin and Chris Steis ExxonMobil Spouses Club
Karen Quesenberry Karen Stevenson Falls Church Motors
Tina Ralicki T.F. Stock Fannie Mae
John Roby Kathleen Stupec Federal Home Loan Banks
Col. David Rohrer Ilan Sussan Office of Finance
Chris Ruegger Justin M. Swanson Freddie Mac Foundation
Charles Symes Family Priority, LLC
Silvia Z. Tawil Frederick H. Graefe PLLC
Cheryl C. Taylor Glory Days, Inc
Stacey Teixeira Heart of West Michigan United Way
Jerry Thatcher HomeAid Northern Virginia
Richard Timmons Huong Binh Bakery and Deli
Andrew Toussaint INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital
Fred Truempy Interstate Worldwide Relocation
Major William Tuceling Jean Schiro-Zavela and Vance Zavela
Alice M. Tucker KPMG
Robert Tucker Lindsay Lexus of Alexandria
Gail Vanderheyden Market Connections, Inc.
Donor contributions make it possible for fami- Yolande Veron-Sullivan Pro-Line Embroidery, LLC
lies such as the one shown above to have a place Silvia Vlahov Qualified Search, Inc
to stay while regaining stability; photo credit: Deirdre T. Vo Reed Smith, LLP
Emily Rivera Hien T. Vo The Angels Network
Jeffrey Vogel United Way of the National Capital Area
Mark Wagner Visa International
Cynthia Rushing Jonathan R. Walsh Waterford Associates
Bruce and Jane Ryan Bobbie and Daniel Webster Weichert Realtors
Anne K. Saied Scott Westbrook Whole Foods Market
Ruben Sanchez Jenny Wheeler Wrege Associates
Lawrence F. Sancilio Kathleen White
Rosalie Sarson Stanley White, II Civic Groups and Faith Partners
Jeff and Denise Scannell Karen Williams Adam’s Center Masjid
Nanci Schimizzi J. Douglas Wooddell, DDS Asian American Success
McKinzie Schrettenbrunner David A. Wruck Christian Women’s Fellowship Ruth Group
Sarah Schultz Margot K. Yost Congregation Olam Tikvah
Jayne Seamon Fairfax Baptist Church
Stuart Seidner Business and Foundation Partners First Christian Church
Arti H. Shah 5 Nines Consulting, LLC Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Steven L. Sharfman Advantage Settlement, Inc. Moms Club of Centreville - North
Sara Shepherd Axa Foundation Oakton Baptist Church
Thomas and Susan Sheridan BB&T Commercial Banking Old Presbyterian Meeting House
Jane Shichman Bank of America United Way Campaign Saint Lukes Church
Jonathan Shorter Barnes and Noble Saint Matthews United Methodist Church
Jane C. Shu Baumbach Enterprises, Ltd. Saint James Catholic Church
Elena Shuvalov Blackboard, Inc. Union Mill Elementary School
Christopher Simmons Busch Foundation
George E. Simons CAM Communications, Inc. We apologize for any omissions from these
Carolyn D. Smith CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc. lists. Please contact Jill Shumann at
David Smith Capital One jill.shumann@shelterhouse.org with any
Donna L. Smith Cardiovascular Surgical Services corrections.
E. Michelle Smith Cigital Systems
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C ommunity Partners
Our most sincere appreciation goes to these groups General Dynamics Paul VI High School
who either donated items or volunteered at Shelter Girl Scouts of Fairfax Potomac Selections
House between July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2008. Girl Scout Troops 515, 1225, 1876, 2377, Pro-Line Embroidery, LLC
3663, 3927, 5545, 6778, 8022 Project SUCCESS
Aeropostale, Inc The Goddard School Providence Lawn and Landscape
Alpha Delta Kappa – Gamma Nu Chapter Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Publishers Certified
Alpha Delta Kappa – Potomac Gamma Goodwill of Greater Washington Robinson Secondary School
Episilon Chapter Greenbriar West Elementary School Rock and Wrap It Up
Alpha Delta Kappa – Iota Chapter Habitat for Humanity Ronald McDonald House Charities
Alpha Kappa Alpha Hard Times Cafe Rush Transportation LLC
American Society Of Civil Engineers HELP Foundation Saint Clare of Assissi Catholic Church
Annandale United Methodist Church HomeAid Northern Virginia Saint James Catholic Church
The Artful Quilter Humane Society of Fairfax County Saint Matthews United Methodist Church
Axa Group Innovative Concepts, Inc. Saint Veronica Catholic Church
Bonnie Brae Elementary School INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital SHARE
The Boyd School INOVA VNA Home Health Starbucks
Breaking Boundaries in the Community Integram Stuffed Animals For Emergencies
Club J & B Masters Teen Soyo of Saints Peter and Paul
Brownie Troops 1251, Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Temple B’Nai Shalom
2046, 2562, 388, John Calvin Presbyterian Church Temple Beth Torah
4516, 6110 Junior League of Northern Virginia Truro Church Home Group
Burke Presbyterian Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Uncommon Photography
Church King of Kings Lutheran Union Mill Elementary School
Capgemini U.S., LLC Youth Organization Unitarian Universialist Congregation
Capital One La Petite Academy Child Care Center of Fairfax
Centreville High Legum and Norman Universal Consulting Services
School Linda Roth Associates Vale United Methodist Church
Centreville Quilters’ Little Rocky Run Bunco Group Vienna Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Guild Long John Silver’s Vienna Tysons Regional Chamber
Centreville United Lord of Life Lutheran Church of Commerce
Shelter House volunteer
Methodist Church Lutheran Campus Ministry at Washington Redskins
Christ Lutheran Church George Mason University Weichert Realtors
Church of Ascension Mainly Music – FCC Wellspring United Church of Christ
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Marvelous Market Western Fairfax Christian Ministries
Church of the Epiphany Mary Kay Cosmetics (Laura Deter) Wolftrap Elementary School
Citifinancial McLean Presbyterian Church Word of Truth Ministries International
Clifton Elementary School Merrifield Chiropractic Clinic Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Compusearch Software Systems, Inc. Merritt Academy
Continuum Nursing Middleridge Women’s Club We apologize for any omissions from these
Cub Scout Packs 1860, 657 Moms of Oakton lists. Please contact Jill Shumann at
Daisy Troop 3438 MOPS Group at Centreville Baptist Church jill.shumann@shelterhouse.org with any
Deborah Circle Women’s Group Morgan Stanley corrections.
Deer Park School New Life Christian Church
Edibles Incredibles Northern Virginia Church of Christ
Electronic Data Systems Northern Virginia Community College
FACETS Northrop Grummann
Fair Lakes Rotary Club NOVACO – Northern Virginia Coalition
Fairfax Church of Christ Oakton Baptist Church
Fairfax County Department of Oakview Elementary School
Family Services OAR of Fairfax County
Fairfax County Government Olam Tikvah Preschool
Fairfax County Public Library Old Dominion Cotillion
Fairfax Food Service Outback Steakhouse
Fairfax High School Theatre Ox Hill Baptist Church
Fairfax Stars Panera Bread The Fairfax County Fire Department
First Christian Church Parklawn Elementary School demonstrates how to use equipment at the
Passion 4 Community Children’s Summer Festival
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 Shelter House Volunteers
Shelter House Volunteers
As a non-profit, Shelter House depends on volunteers to provide many of the services
As a small non-profit organization, Shelter House depends on volun-
and items that make our programs for homeless families successful. Volunteers provide
teers to provide many of the services and items that make our programs
ESOL classes, after-school tutoring, and children’s evening programs that allow parents
for homeless families possible. Volunteers provide ESOL classes, after-
to attend classes
school on financial
tutoring, skills,supervision
and child housing counseling and parenting.
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This year’s
withoutVolunteer Appreciation Dinner was held on May 1st at Maggiano’s Little
our volunteers!
Italy at Tyson’s Corner. Music was provided by two young harpists from the American
YouthThis year’s Volunteer
Philharmonic Appreciation
Orchestra. Dean Klein,Dinner was held
of the Freddie Macon Foundation,
April 26 at Mag-
gave the
giano’s Little Italy at Tyson’s Corner. The JEB Stuart High School Jazz
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and mingled with volunteers, community partners and staff.
Maria De Bacco, volunteer, and Hanan The awards portion of the evening was particularly special for a few of our guests. The
Scrapper, Director, Patrick Henry Family Jewell Mikula, Shelter House Executive Director, expressed the true value
Shelter Giving Hope Award was presented to Maria DeBacco for her outstanding contribution
of volunteers and the power that Shelter House and its community can
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teer Fairfax Chairman
program Connolly
supplying for hisvolunteers
much-needed inspiringtowords and dedication
this shelter. The Friendtoof
Hacherl, Assistant Director, Katherine K. our cause.
the Katherine K. Hanley Family Shelter Award was given to Jennifer Wheeler for her
Hanley Family Shelter
work as a tutor and children’s resource room volunteer. We congratulate each of these
The awards portion of the evening was particularly special for a few of
volunteers on their accomplishments and thank them from the bottom of our hearts for
our guests. The Giving Hope Award was presented to Ginger Mahon for
sharing their valuable time with Shelter House.
her outstanding contribution to our Adopt-A-Family program and her
true dedication to our mission. The Neighbors Helping Neighbors Award
We werewentalsotothrilled that League
the Junior one of ourof volun-
North-
teers, Ginger Mahon,
ern Virginia forwon an award at the
its participation in
Fairfax County
Kid’s Volunteer
Create Night, Service
a monthlyAwards.
craft
Gingernight
won with
in theJLNV
category of Hunger,
volunteers, and its
Rachael Will, volunteer, Union Mill El-
Homelessness
history of andpartnership
Housing. She works
with with
Shelter
ementary School, and Toya Taylor, Director, ShelterHouse.
HouseThe and Community
other housing Partner
organiza-
Katherine K. Hanley Family Shelter tions to provide gifts during the holidays.ofShe
Award was given to HomeAid
recruitsNorthern
businessesVirginia for its involve-
and individuals to join
ment in Shelter House’s expansion
her in donating to homeless families- reach-
project, which was dedicated in Sep-
ing hundreds of homeless families in Fairfax Gerry Connolly and Ginger Mahon
tember 2006. The Friend of Shelter
County. Shelter House is deeply grateful for her
House Award was given to Minister Carnell of Church Without Walls for
generous contributions
sharing her warm to our families.
spirit with Shelter House’s children by presenting a gift
to each child on his or her birthday.
We thank all of our volunteers for contributing their time, patience and hearts to
Cindy Reyes, volunteer, and Victor Dooley, ShelterWe
House.
thankWithout them,
all of our none of the
volunteers for work we do would
contributing theirbetime,
possible.
patience and
Community Coordinator, Patrick Henry
Family Shelter
Casino Night!
March 1 was the night of our fifth annual sig-
nature fundraising event at the Grand Atrium in
Vienna. A full house enjoyed casino games, music,
great food and drinks and a silent auction, with a
new, very popular element this year. Participants
purchased items for our families – a winter coat
for a child, the deposit on a family’s first month’s
rent and professional clothing for a newly
employed mom.

We proudly thank our signature sponsors,

Capital One and the Freddie Mac Foundation.
Other sponsors included Reed Smith, LLP,
Debbie and Steve Cohen, Interstate Worldwide
Relocation, Bob Kelly and April Young, Chris and
Robin Steis, Rabbi Amy and Gary Perlin, BB&T,
Wrege Associates, Creative Financial Staffing,
Bruce and Jane Ryan, Donna Fleming, Family
Priority, LLC, Advantage Settlement and Thomas
and Susan Sheridan. Thanks to our sponsors and
attendees, the event brought in $65,000 for Shelter
House programs.

Shelter House, Inc.

P.O. Box 4081, Falls Church, VA 22044
Phone 703.536.2155 Fax 703.536.8263 TTY: 711
www.shelterhouse.org

United Way of the National Capital Area #8699

Combined Federal Campaign #56516