"Nancy" was brought to the US by her father.  But instead of living as a daughter, she was forced to serve as an indentured servant to her father's new family.  School counselors referred her to our Homeless Youth Initiative after she reported being physically abused by her step-mother.  She was living in an unfinished basement and did not have access to food or privacy.  We were able to find family who opened their home to her and where she was nurtured and valued.  She graduated from high school last June and is now attending community college.

 

Springtime is a time that seems to bring out the best of Mother Nature.  With trees sprouting new growth, flowers blooming and new life coming out after a long winter nap.

It is also a time that people seem to blossom with everything else around them.  Here at Alternative House, we get to feel the summer all year around with our volunteers.  We have been fortunate to have people that care enough to volunteer throughout the year.

We have had some new companies like Convergint Technologies, SC & H Group, Maple Leaf Services, and Ernst & Young this year that have provided services and time.

Thank you for your generosity in helping us help homeless and at-risk youth and teens in your community!

Christine Bartell

Volunteer Coordinator

  

 

On May  20  ActionCOACH 
 Northern Virginia hosted a golf tournament to benefit Alternative House. The weather was perfect and the event was a great success. On behalf of Alternative House thank you to ActionCOACH and all of the Coaches who volunteered their time to make this happen. 

Join us for an Open Door at the House where you will find out about issues facing young people in our community and get an overview of our history, programs and services. We will also take a tour of our Emergency Shelter for Teens. 

 

Our next Open Door at the House will be held on:

Tuesday, June 28 at 8:00am

 

Please RSVP as seating is limited. The event lasts one hour.

 

Also if you would like us to bring an Open Door at the House to you we would be happy to do that for any civic or faith group, business, school, homeowner's association or club.

 

Please contact Gina Cocomello for more information on any of our Open Door at the House events or to RSVP.