Fall is here and we are having a SPOOKTACULAR time!
Lots to tell, so let’s get to it!
| Feeling ARTsy? Got your "creative" juices flowing?
Bring your family to the 12th Annual Regional Multicultural Arts & Music Festival… a.k.a. "Art on the Avenue". Stop by our booth at the Festival on Saturday, October 6th, 10 am -6 pm to pre-register for Carpenter’s Community Walk which will be held during the Del Ray Halloween Parade. We will also have a children’s activity at our booth. Join us for some fun! More details on the Halloween Parade below. |
We would like to say a HUGE “Thank You” to our new partners Southside 815 for their generosity through sponsoring the Southside 815 Charity Golf Tournament!
The Southside 815 Charity Golf tournament, held on September 18th brought Carpenter's Shelter about $4,000.
| We would also like to say "Thank you" to Stardust Restaurant and 610 Coffeehouse for the fundraiser they held for the Shelter on September 23rd! It was a fun-filled afternoon for all with great food, great music, and great people!  |
Looking for another way to help the Shelter? Need a little sprucing up before the holiday season? Consider using Molly Maid for all of your house cleaning needs! Molly Maid of Alexandria, is contributing $0.50, for every clean in October to Carpenter's Shelter and the Ms. Molly Foundation, will in turn match the donations!
Any questions, please contact Molly Maid at 703-538-3570.
Bring your family, friends and pets and let’s WALK to end family homelessness!
The 11th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade and Carpenter’s Community Walk
will take place on Sunday, October 28 at 2pm.
Parade starts at Bellefonte and Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray
**All Carpenter’s Supporters should meet us at 1:30 pm at R & B Heating on Mt. Vernon Avenue.**
PRE-REGISTER (form available here) to walk by completing and submitting the attached registration form or stop by our table at "Art on the Avenue" on Saturday, October 6. Pre-registration includes a T-shirt and Carpenter’s Awareness bracelet.
Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Walk benefits local homeless organizations that prevent homelessness and provide services in the community. Registration is easy. Go to our website, www.carpentersshelter.org, and designate the Carpenter’s Shelter (agency code: CRPSH) as the beneficiary agency. The Help the Homeless Walk will be held Saturday, November 17, rain or shine, as we walk on the National Mall. The Walk begins at 9 am. For an easy commute, we suggest you take the Metro Orange or Blue line to the Smithsonian Station.
| Carpenter’s robust Development Committee is looking for a few good people. We need supporters like you with ideas, energy and a little time! Our all-volunteer committee meets once a month @ the Shelter. Next month’s meeting is: Tuesday, October 9th from 8am - 9am |
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Stay tuned for information on how you can help us with our upcoming Holiday Season |
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Help us by contributing to your company’s Workplace Giving Campaign
Workplace Giving accounts for approximately 10% of our annual support. Your donations will assist with the programs, services and general operations of Carpenter’s Shelter.
Please consider giving to your company’s/organization’s Workplace Giving Campaign. Many organizations offer matching gifts. Check with your Human Resources Department for more information. You can contribute through United Way (agency code: #8228), America’s Charities, or the Combined Federal Campaign (agency code: #87293).
For more information on any of our fundraisers, please call or email Shelli Vasser Gilliam at (703) 548-7500 ext. 203 or ShelliGilliam@carpentersshelter.org for more details.