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Children Across America Need Your Help
1 in 6 children across America struggle with hunger. We hear stories every day from teachers, community leaders and parents about children who simply don’t…
Enhancing Lives by Providing Food, Basic Needs, and Self-sufficiency Programs
The Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) serves the southeastern portion of Fairfax County, Virginia. LCAC’s mission, to enhance the quality of life in our community…
End The Cycle of Youth Homelessness
“Do not let anyone tell you otherwise: Youth homelessness is a socially determined problem, and solving it is not beyond this nation’s resources and abilities.”…
As gentrification creeps east, D.C. nonprofits help residents of modest means stake their place through homeownership
Leon Waddy grew up in the District’s Shaw neighborhood in the ’80s and ’90s, but he doesn’t recognize much of it these days. African American…
4 Things to Know About Why Summer is the Hungriest Time for Kids in America
(1) Summer is a time of need. For some kids, summer is a time of joy and freedom. For millions of kids who rely on…
Providing food, basic needs, and self-sufficiency programs in Fairfax County, VA
The Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) serves the southeastern portion of Fairfax County, Virginia. LCAC’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in our…
How GSH is Ending Homelessness in Fairfax through a Combination of Affordable Housing and Support Services
Today’s fair market value of an average two-bedroom apartment in Fairfax County is $1,750/month. That means, a family must have $70,000 in income for housing…
How DC Habitat is Empowering Families to Thrive through Stability, Equity, and Self-Reliance
Washington, D.C. is in the midst of a serious affordable housing shortage. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) considers housing to be affordable…
Meals on Wheels America Statement on Budget Blueprint
March 16, 2017 – Today, the President sent his Budget Blueprint, also known as the “skinny budget,” to Congress with a plan to release further details in…
Helping America’s Working Poor
Do I pay the rent or feed my children? Do I heat my home … or do I eat? These are some of the tough…
Provide families with food and the opportunity to receive Christmas
This #GivingTuesday we are connecting the community with our annual Season of Giving initiative. Every year, Christian HELP offers our clients the opportunity to receive…
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty By Providing Nutritious Food, Education and Basic Essentials of Living
Join America’s Charities, now through December, as we highlight different nonprofits and share how individuals and companies can Shape the Future of various causes through workplace giving…