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Mission: Carpenter’s Shelter supports the homeless achieve sustainable independence through shelter, guidance, education and advocacy.
As the largest homeless shelter in Northern Virginia, Carpenter’s Shelter serves over 1,000 homeless and formerly homeless children and adults each year.
Carpenter’s Shelter’s comprehensive continuum of care offers continuous services, aiding the chronically homeless and shelter residents through their transition back into independent living. We empower our clients to address the issues which led them to homelessness, and provide the tools necessary to achieve lasting independence. 90% of those who complete our program never return to homelessness again.

Carpenter’s Shelter has been built through the hard work of volunteer and the generosity of the community.
LEARN MORE >Our Board of Directors provides guidance and expertise.
LEARN MORE >Our staff is committed to ending homelessness in the Northern Virginia area.
LEARN MORE >The financials are a key part of any organization.
LEARN MORE >Take a look at some of the most frequently asked questions at Carpenter’s Shelter.
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