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“HomeAid and the hard-working contractors make it possible for us to provide housing that makes a tangible, real world difference in the lives of those we serve,” Pam Kovach, executive director, Good Shepherd Housing Foundation

“This is our opportunity to put our talents to work for the benefit of the less fortunate in our community and to help address a continuing need…” Russell Rosenberger, president, Madison Home

"This is our third HomeAid project. We feel strongly about these projects - about our obligation to our community and to give something back in a meaningful way,” David B. Williams, managing partner, New Century Homes

FAQs

What is HomeAid Northern Virginia?

HomeAid Northern Virginia leverages the resources of the homebuilding community and its corporate partners to conduct major renovations to homeless shelters, transitional houses  and other facilities that help homeless people gain stability and a roof over their heads. HomeAid’s partners and resources help to significantly reduce the construction costs to care provider organizations, thereby allowing them to redirect those dollars back into programs and services for homeless families and individuals.

HomeAid Northern Virginia is committed to helping local charitable organizations provide quality housing for families and individuals to help minimize the effects of homelessness on their health and well being.

In 2012, HomeAid:

  • Partnered with eight builders and more than 100 trade partners to complete eight shelter projects – an investment of more than $1 million in Northern Virginia communities that helped more than 2,100 families and individuals.
  • Delivered $615,000 in project savings to the shelters—funds that they used for food, utilities, childcare, counseling, training, education and other services for homeless clients.
  • Supplied, through Women Giving Back, 75,000+ items of clothing and accessories to more than 2,000 women and children.

When was the organization started?

HomeAid Northern Virginia was started in 2001 by the members of the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association (NVBIA), and since then has completed more than 76 projects valued at $11 million. HomeAid Northern Virginia is a chapter of HomeAid America. Our projects range from small kitchen and bathroom remodels to large new construction projects valued at more than $2 million.

What type of care providers benefit from HomeAid’s work?

HomeAid has managed renovations for various organizations that serve people who are temporarily homeless due to job loss, domestic violence, illness and medical problems including those who are disabled, mentally challenged or dealing with substance abuse, and wounded military veterans.

Some of the organizations include:

  • ACTS
  • Alternative House
  • Carpenter’s Shelter
  • Catholic Charities
  • Christian Relief Services
  • Community Lodgings
  • Doorways for Women and Families
  • Fauquier Family Shelter
  • Good Shepherd Alliance
  • Good Shepherd Housing Foundation
  • Northern Virginia Family Services
  • NOVACO
  • Reston Interfaith
  • Shelter House

 HomeAid…

  • Helps to significantly reduce construction costs to care provider organizations
  • Helps local charitable organizations provide quality housing for families and individuals.
  • Raises funds to support the shelter renovations. Many times, a builder cannot pay for the entire renovation and HomeAid raises money to help cover the costs.
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