At the Shelter Logo

 

October, 2008

We hope you will help celebrate 20 years of service and our efforts to fulfill the needs of our clients as they work towards a better tomorrow!

Bring your Friends and Family to Support
Carpenter's Shelter 

At the 12th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade!
Halloween kids in costume 

We need your help more than ever!  This might be the last year that Fannie Mae will match all walkers!  This is an easy way to help us end homelessness while walking with your family.  Visit our website at www.carpentersshelter.org to register today or complete the attached application and fax it to us @ 703-548-3167.  All walkers receive a Walkathon T-shirt and a Carpenter's Shelter Awareness Bracelet.

     DATE:         Sunday, October 26, 2008
     TIME:          Parade begins at 2 pm
     PLACE:       Parade starts at Bellefonte and
     Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray.
     The parade ends at the Recreation Center.
     REGISTRATION:  $25 for adults and $15 for youth (ages 25 and Younger)

     QUESTIONS?  Contact Jasmin Witcher  at
     703-548-7500, ext 205 or
     JasminWitcher@carpentersshelter.org


Complete the registration form [here] and fax it to (703) 548-3167

 

Help us by contributing to your company's
Workplace Giving Campaign


Workplace Giving accounts for approximately 12% of our annual support.

        Your donations will assist with the programs, services and general operations of Carpenter's Shelter.

We are also available to speak at your organization's campaign kickoff event.

     You can contribute through United Way (“Don't Hesitate, Designate!” agency code: #8228), or the Combined Federal Campaign (“Education is the Key” agency code: #87293).

    Contact the Development Office at (703) 548-7500 ext. 203 to arrange Carpenter's representatives at fairs, speaking engagements, and other events.

Carpenter's Development Team needs YOU!

Are you interested in helping Carpenter's plan fundraising events?

Join Carpenter's Development and Fundraising Team at our next Development Committee meeting on
Tuesday, November 11th, 8:00 am - 9:00 am at the shelter

For more information, please contact the Development Office
at (703) 548-7500 ext. 203

Interested in learning more about Carpenter's Shelter?

Sign up to receive our quarterly newsletter by sending an email to Kim Myers, Operations Manager,
at kimmyers@carpentershelter.org

 

Carpenter's Shelter, located in Alexandria, is Northern Virginia's largest homeless program
The Hoffman Center for Homeless Families ◊ 930 N. Henry Street ◊ Alexandria, VA 22314 ◊ 703-548-7500
www.carpentersshelter.org


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