http://www.carpentersshelter.org Northern Virginia's largest homeless program Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:41:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Carpenter's Cook-Off is back! Ticket are now available at an early bird rate, but only until February 15, so act now before they're gone. Early bird tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for children. Please visit: www.carpenterscookoff.com for ticketing information. Be sure to like our facebook and follow the action ... http://www.carpentersshelter.org/2012/01/cook-off-tickets-now-available/ Each year the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce hosts their Chairman's Gala, but this year they're adding a bit of a twist. The theme of this year's Gala is Giving Back and we're proud to announce we've been selected as one of five charities competing to win the Chairman's Chamber Charity ... http://www.carpentersshelter.org/2012/01/giving-back-gala-favority-charity-contest/ The new year is upon us and Carpenter's,  like many of you, have set out to make 2012 the best year yet! Earlier last year we invited the City of Alexandria to assess the shelter for energy efficiency. The EPA has determined three categories of energy efficiency and Carpenter's Shelter ... http://www.carpentersshelter.org/2012/01/carpenters-new-year-resoltuion/ Here at Carpenter's we have many young residents and we'd like to give them a fun and safe environment to play. Project Play is giving away two $5,000 grants and two $2,500 Spruce Up grants, and we'd love to renovate our playground!  Help us win one of these grant to ... http://www.carpentersshelter.org/2012/01/vote-for-our-playground/ Homeless families are often stuck in a web of adverse social and economic factors. Simply housing the homeless rarely solves the problems of joblessness, chronic illness, childcare needs, or the lack transportation, education or skills that may combine to create nearly insurmountable barriers. http://www.carpentersshelter.org/2011/12/annual-appeal/ Consider purchasing a sustainable gift this holiday season in lieu of presents. By making a donation in someone’s name, Carpenter’s Shelter will be able to put your gift toward ensuring our children and families continue to receive shelter, warm beds, healthy meals, supportive case management and life-changing educational workshops necessary ... http://www.carpentersshelter.org/2011/11/alternative-holiday-giving-2/ Support our NEW campaign this year by purchasing a Target gift card which will provide holiday gifts and year round support to the individuals and families in our shelter. Our goals is to raise $5,000 in gift cards for the shelter. Please help by hosting a drive with your local group or ... http://www.carpentersshelter.org/2011/11/target-gift-card-collection/ Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Help make Thanksgiving great for those less fortunate by donating to our Thanksgiving collection. Each family actively participating in our Aftercare program receives a basket full of essential ingredients for the perfect Thanksgiving dinner. This year we're planning on helping over 100 families in ... http://www.carpentersshelter.org/2011/11/thanksgiving-drive/ Join us aboard The Cherry Blossom for our annual Cocktails and Conversations,  November 11, 2011 featuring General Barry McCaffrey. Tickets are $250 a person which includes heavy Hors D'ouevres, beer and wine. If you are interested in attending please click here Host Committee members: David & Marcia Speck Sarah Savage and Carson Lee Fifer Jr Zbigniew ... http://www.carpentersshelter.org/2011/10/cocktails-and-conversations-general-mccaffrey/ Give to the Max Day is a one-day fundraising event being held  November 9, 2011 which unites local MD, VA and DC communities to support non-profits serving the area. Carpenter's Shelter is thrilled to be participating! We're competing for more than $150,000 in awards. Check back for updates on how ... http://www.carpentersshelter.org/2011/10/give-to-the-max-greater-washington/