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Homelessness is still rising in Fairfax County
According to the 2025 Fairfax County Point-in-Time Count (PITC), homelessness in Northern Virginia has been steadily on the rise since 2017. Although Fairfax County is considered one of the wealthiest counties in America, homelessness still impacts some of its residents. Many organizations and people are attempting to fix this issue.
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Press Release: Kidstretch Rating VQB5
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHomestretch’s Kidstretch Program Recognized Among Virginia’s Top Early Childhood Education Providers
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Press Release: Faeder Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHomestretch Receives $50,000 Grant from the Faeder Family Foundation to Empower Families through Workforce Development
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2025: A Year of Possibilities & Growth
As I reflect on my first full year as Executive Director of Homestretch, I am filled with gratitude for the tremendous support we have received from our community. The past year has been a period of learning, collaboration, and impactful change - all driven by our shared commitment to empower families experiencing homelessness to achieve self-sufficiency and stability.
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Homestretch: A Lifeline for Survivors and Their Children
October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time when we shine a light on the silent epidemic that devastates individuals and families across the country. It’s a month dedicated to breaking the silence and providing hope to survivors of domestic violence, particularly to homeless women and children who have fled abusive households in search of safety. At Homestretch, we are committed to supporting these brave survivors by offering them safe shelter and a nurturing environment where they can rebuild their lives.
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5th Annual Charity Cornhole Tournament
On September 20th, Baker Construction in partnership with Moriarty hosted its 5th annual Charity Cornhole event benefitting Homestretch.
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Stronger Together: Collaborating with Local Businesses on National Nonprofit Day
Last month, we celebrated National Nonprofit Day as a reminder of the vital role that nonprofits play in society. But more importantly, it was a reminder to us that our greatest successes come when we work together, leveraging the strengths of nonprofits and local businesses to create lasting, positive change for our beloved communities.
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Homeless Families Need Comprehensive Support for Long-Term Success
A recent article in the Washington Post, “More of America’s homeless are clocking into jobs each day,” sheds much-needed light on the homelessness and housing crisis in America. As the article outlines, with rent prices continuing to rise, people working hourly jobs are unable to afford rent along with other necessities.
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