From Homeless to New A-SPAN Home
Walk through the front door of Dennis Clark’s new apartment on N. Thomas Street. You will hear the story of how Clark went from Army E-4 specialist and leader of men to sleeping on a bus shelter bench on Columbia Pike. “It was a trickle,” he said. “It didn’t all happen at once.” Clark was […]
Read moreHolidays in the Homeless Services Center in Arlington
Walk into the Homeless Services Center at 2020-A 14th Street N and one immediately feels the good cheer. A large Christmas tree stands to the left of the lobby next to the eating area. A wreath sits in the middle of the reception desk. Ina Gonzalez, administrative assistant to Kathy Sibert, president/CEO of A-SPAN said, […]
Read more6 Ways A-SPAN’s Day Program Helps Neighbors in Need
You may have heard that A-SPAN has a Day Program, but do you know what that entails? A-SPAN’s Day Program at the Homeless Services Center is a multifaceted program that exists thanks to the hard work of Day Program staff and volunteers. They ensure that everyone who walks through those double doors is in a […]
Read moreHomeless Services Center Extends Services During Heatwave
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA NEWS Contact Scott Miller, Senior Director of Development smiller@a-span.org (703) 228-7809 Homeless Services Center Extends Services During Heatwave ARLINGTON, VA – JULY 26, 2016 – Arlington County and A-SPAN continue to offer extended services at the Homeless Services Center during the extreme heat to meet the needs of Arlington and our […]
Read moreA-SPAN is Honorable Mention Recipient of The Washington Post 2015 Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management
A-SPAN is proud to be an Honorable Mention recipient of The Washington Post 2015 Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management. A-SPAN was nominated for its innovative and outstanding management practices, including fiscal management, communication, organizational and resource development, planning, human resources, risk management, diversity/inclusiveness, evaluation and use of technology. “Just our nomination is recognition of […]
Read moreA-SPAN Housing Veterans
“I didn’t think it would happen to me,” said Mr. Alvin Hill. It is a common refrain for people when first facing homelessness. That thought is what occurred to Mr. Hill six years ago when he first faced this harsh reality. The last thing Hill, who is a veteran, expected was to find himself living […]
Read moreFrom Homeless to Homeowner
After being honorably discharged in 1975, John – like many Vietnam veterans – struggled with mental illness and sought treatment for his condition in Bethesda. After being released, he managed to secure housing but continued to struggle with his mental illness. Issues with his veteran benefits led to him losing housing, and over the next […]
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