Shelter House, Inc’s Post

Shelter House is excited to share our new strategic plan - we invite you to read more and join us as we work to prevent and end homelessness and domestic violence! https://lnkd.in/e87e_nPJ

We celebrated our amazing volunteers last night! It was a wonderful evening to honor the incredible impact and generosity our community members make toward our mission. We can’t wait to share more soon! Stay tuned💙🎉

We’re gearing up for a very special evening tomorrow!💙 #volunteercelebration #weloveourvolunteers #ChangingLives

Happy #Juneteenth! While slavery ended in 1865, the legacy persists, continuing to affect the Black community, including the overrepresentation of Black people among those experiencing homelessness. As we spend today celebrating the end to slavery, this time should also represent an opportunity to reflect, rethink and restructure our work moving forward. Together, we are Changing Lives! 🖤

Thank you to the team at DC News Now for spending their Day of Service at our Katherine Hanley Family Shelter! We appreciate their ongoing partnership and look forward to working with them again very soon!🫶🏻 https://lnkd.in/ey2hQHgh?

Wishing all the wonderful dads in our community a very special #FathersDay weekend!💙

Thank you to Wegmans Food Markets in Leesburg for providing a delicious lunch service to our Loudoun Homeless Services Center! We are so thankful for our continued partnership with Wegmans and this incredible team!🫶🏻

In the June episode of the "Connect with County Leaders" podcast, host Fairfax County Government Executive Bryan Hill talked with Joe Meyer Shelter House Executive Director and CEO. The conversation shed light on the challenges faced by organizations like Shelter House in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing efforts to provide sustainable housing solutions for vulnerable populations. In addition to housing, Meyer emphasized the need for robust mental health support services within the county. He likened the work of Shelter House employees to that of trauma nurses, as they witness and experience secondary trauma from the situations their clients endure. Retaining talent and providing a supportive culture is crucial for Shelter House's success.