Arlington Street People's Assistance Network

A-SPAN (The Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network) supports people who are homeless, living on the streets or facing homelessness. We provide supportive services in Arlington County that include Outreach, Employment Counseling, Case Management, Permanent Supportive Housing, Opportunity Place and The Homeless Bagged Meal Program.

A-SPAN has provided services to 940 homeless people over the past year. During that time, A-SPAN prevented 14 people from being evicted and helped an additional 15 people secure permanent housing. Fifty-two people secured employment, while 148 received medical services.

A-SPAN started with two women taking food to the streets to feed the hungry, and has grown to a network of over a 1,000 volunteers, including faith communities, service club members, government agencies and businesses.

"Voted as one of the best small charities in the Washington, DC Region"

A-SPAN’s Spring Event A Big Success

On Thursday, May 7, 2009, A-SPAN held its annual spring event at The Arlington Arts Center (AAC). A-SPAN supporters enjoyed an evening of excellent food and drinks, music by the Swedish Jazz, and the Spring Solos 2009 exhibit at AAC.

A highlight of the evening was the induction of Washington Workplace, Klaus Koster, and Little Falls Presbyterian Church into the A-SPAN Hall of Fame for their long time contributions.

Guests learned about the new A-SPAN Giving Circle, and got some great items in a live auction emceed by ABC 7/WJLA-TV meteorologist Adam Caskey.

A-SPAN Executive Director Kathleen Sibert summed up the evening best, saying, "It was a great evening for a great cause."

"I'm sure I speak for everyone at A-SPAN in relaying a heartfelt thanks to our many supporters."