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February 2, 2026 at 2:45 PM
We are thankful for the many volunteers who have dropped off meals in advance of Sunday's winter storm. Carpenter's Shelter is open 24/7, regardless of weather conditions.

Volunteer questions: JStrand@CarpentersShelter.org.
If you need to cancel, call the front desk.
January 23, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Winter Shelter has extended hours, operating continuously from 1/23, 7 pm to 1/28, 7 am.

Winter Shelter Phone: (703)-746-6551.

During the extended Winter Shelter hours, David's Place will be closed.

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January 23, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Warm Winter Gear Drive! Drop off Adult Men's and Women's thermal tops, bottoms and handwarmers from Monday, January 26th to Friday, February 27th.

carpentersshelter.org/AmazonWishList

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January 15, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Thank you so much to Coldwell Banker Realty (Alexandria, VA) for their donation to Carpenter's Shelter!

This will help many families and single individuals we serve go from homeless to housed in Alexandria, VA.

#AlexandriaVA #ArlingtonVA #fairfaxcountyva
@coldwellbanker.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:13 PM
The phone number for Winter Shelter has changed.

Winter Shelter Phone: (703)-746-6551

Hours: 7:00 pm to 7:00 am daily from November 1st through April 15th

Location: Alexandria Community Shelter, 2355-B Mill Road, Alexandria, VA, 22314
January 2, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Happy Holidays from Carpenter's Shelter!
December 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Thank you so much to Linda at Andrews Federal Credit Union (Kingstowne, VA) for their generous financial donation to Carpenter's Shelter!

This gift will help more individuals and families we serve to go from homeless to housed in Alexandria, VA.

#AlexandriaVA #KingstowneVA
December 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Thank you to the US Senate Federal Credit Union for the monetary donation of $10,000 and two boxes of winter coats for the adults at our shelters!

We are so grateful for your sustained support throughout the years.

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December 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Thank you so much to Damascus Rd. Ministries for their monetary donation and boxes of air mattresses and warm winter accessories!

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December 17, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Thank you Edgesource Corporation for your generous Christmas donations! They donated 3 carts full of Christmas gifts our shelter, and 1 cart full of diapers.

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December 16, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Thank you Macuda - DMV for your large donation of winter coats for our residents!
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We are still accepting winter coat donations through mid-December.

Visit CarpentersShelter.org/WinterCoatDrive to view our Winter Coat Amazon Wishlist.

#alexandriava #arlingtonva #fairfaxcountyva
December 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Thanks to your generosity, we raised vital funds that will help families and individuals in Alexandria find warmth, stability, and hope this winter.

Giving Tuesday may be over, but there is still time to give.
carpentersshelter.org/Support

#alexandriava #arlingtonva #fairfaxcountyva
December 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Thank you to Gabriella and Suzanne from Visit Alexandria who dropped off these beautiful floral arrangements for the shelter!
December 4, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Thank you Congressional Sports for Charity for supporting Carpenter's Shelter!

#alexandriava #arlingtonva #fairfaxcountyva
December 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
#GivingTuesday is today! Every gift will be doubled while matching funds are available, helping twice as many of your neighbors find warmth, safety, and stability.

Give Now: carpentersshelter.org/GT2025

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December 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
This #GivingTuesday, every dollar donated by midnight December 2nd will be MATCHED, bringing warmth, safety, and hope to families experiencing homelessness.

carpentersshelter.org/GT2025

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November 26, 2025 at 3:22 PM
When you give on GivingTuesday, you’re transforming lives. You’re helping a family move from sleeping in their car to finding a safe place to stay. You’re helping local children, women and men rebuild.

Give Today: carpentersshelter.org/GT2025

#alexandriava #arlingtonva #fairfaxcountyva #tysonsva
November 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
We are hosting a Holiday Market on Dec. 21!

Donate Gifts:
CarpentersShelter.org/ChristmasWishList

Contact Jo Strand, JStrand@CarpentersShelter.org, to volunteer at the event.

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November 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
This winter, help us bring warmth to those in need by donating new coats in adult and children’s sizes.

Winter Coat Amazon Wish List:
CarpentersShelter.org/WinterCoatDrive

#alexandriava #arlingtonva #alexandriavirginia #arlingtonvirginia #fairfaxcountyva #kingstowneva #springfieldva
November 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Cold Nights. Full shelters. Your compassion this Giving Tuesday brings warmth, meals and comfort to Alexandria neighbors in need.

Give Now: carpentersshelter.org/GT2025

Help twice as many neighbors in Alexandria this Giving Tuesday.

#alexandriava #ArlingtonVA #fairfaxcountyva
November 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Early Giving for Giving Tuesday starts today, November 18th!

Community Graduate Faten S. came to Carpenter’s Shelter with only two bags for herself and her toddler son.

Give Now: carpentersshelter.org/GT2025

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November 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Thank you to the Patel family for dropping off this wonderful selection of baby and mama care items for Fill the Fridge at Carpenter's Shelter! Wow.

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November 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Thank you to everyone who donated items for Fill the Fridge at Carpenter's Shelter! We are so thankful for your generosity!

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November 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM