Community Lodgings

Community Lodgings Community Lodgings' mission is to lift families from homelessness and instability to independence and

Community Lodgings was founded in 1987 and purchased five apartment buildings with help from eight churches in Alexandria. These Affordable Housing units currently house 34 low-income families and are home to an average of 12 homeless families each year, who participate in the organization’s Transition in Place Housing Program. While in the program, transitional families are provided intensive cas

e management, subsidized housing, family therapy, job counseling, budget mentoring, and child services, among other assistance. The program goal is for these families to become self-sufficient within two years. To further promote and address the mission of self-sufficiency, Community Lodgings provides Youth Education Programs (YEP) at two Learning Centers for families in transitional housing, the working poor living in the Arlandria community and the compromised families living in Alexandria’s west end community of Brent Place. The program provides academic and behavioral support for 163 school age children four days per week. On average, children receive 210 hours of support per year through evening tutoring sessions, academic workshops and mentoring activities to promote healthy attitudes and conflict resolution. YEP also offers workshops and support to the families, providing a comprehensive program teaching the parents how to be an empowered adult and positively affect their children’s lives. The goal of the Youth Education Program is to prepare the next generation for self-sufficiency.

05/29/2026

🎟️Under the Stars tickets are on sale now! Get yours today.

Join us for a celestial evening celebrating the resilience and stories of the families and youth we serve at Community Lodgings. Discover how every key we provide unlocks more than a door — it opens a path to stability, hope, and brighter futures.

Special thanks to Virtue Feed & Grain, our Presenting Sponsor!

🍽️ Enjoy bites and beverages by Chef Kenneth Clay, Founder of I Just Wanna Cook and former Executive Chef of the Holland America Westerdam Cruise.
🎶 Music all night from DJ Jun Tao.

✨ Festive Attire: Come as you are — summer chic, relaxed, add a little sparkle, wear your Astronaut suit (we know you've been waiting to do so), or dress like your favorite 80's, 90's, or 2000's celebrity/"star". Either way - join us!

📍 June 10 | 6:30–9 PM | ALX Community Waterfront
🎫 Tickets: communitylodgings-underthestars.eventbrite.com

***Hint! There's a deal today. ***

Since 1987, Community Lodgings has worked to lift families from homelessness and instability to independence through Affordable Housing, Transitional Housing, and Youth Education Programs.

Join us in Alexandria for the 2026 Wear Orange Rally. Stand with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America as we honor...
05/29/2026

Join us in Alexandria for the 2026 Wear Orange Rally. Stand with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America as we honor lives lost to gun violence and support survivors in our community.

📅 June 5, 2026
📍 John Carlyle Square Park
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM

Come early for the community resource fair at 6:30 PM and stay for the program at 7:00 PM. Bring your people (and your dogs!) and wear orange in solidarity.

✨For the third year in a row, Virtue Feed & Grainturns as the exclusive Presenting Sponsor of our Under the Stars fundra...
05/28/2026

✨For the third year in a row, Virtue Feed & Grainturns as the exclusive Presenting Sponsor of our Under the Stars fundraiser, helping us support families on their journey from homelessness and instability to independence and self-sufficiency through transitional housing, affordable housing, and youth education programs. We are so grateful for their continued support. ♥️

This family-owned gem offers a scratch-made, seasonal menu with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, led by Executive Chef Aldo Avilez. From chef-driven selections to beautiful waterfront views, semiprivate event space (or the entire top floor!), and a pup-friendly patio 🐶, it’s the perfect place to gather, savor, and celebrate.

🎟️ General Admission tickets are available now, grab yours today!
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Congratulations to Shelli Vasser Gilliam on being named an honoree of The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce of 2026! 🎉✨This...
05/28/2026

Congratulations to Shelli Vasser Gilliam on being named an honoree of The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce of 2026! 🎉✨

This well-deserved recognition reflects Shelli’s outstanding leadership, dedication, and lasting impact in our community. We’re proud to celebrate all she continues to do to uplift and support others, and all she does for Community Lodgings.

Congrats, Shelli! ❤️

✨ Burke & Herbert Bank, we’re grateful for your support as the Interior Designer Sponsor of Community Lodgings’ Under th...
05/27/2026

✨ Burke & Herbert Bank, we’re grateful for your support as the Interior Designer Sponsor of Community Lodgings’ Under the Stars fundraiser.

As Alexandria’s oldest continuously operating bank since 1852, Burke & Herbert Bank has a long-standing commitment to strengthening our community and we’re honored to have your partnership.

Thank you to Sada H. and Ann Marie M. for your continued support! 🏠💚

Reminder: Tickets for Under the Stars are available now, get yours today https://communitylodgings-underthestars.eventbrite.com

✨ Sponsor spotlight: Joseph + Browne Development Associates, a Builder Sponsor of our Under the Stars fundraiser. Joseph...
05/27/2026

✨ Sponsor spotlight: Joseph + Browne Development Associates, a Builder Sponsor of our Under the Stars fundraiser. Joseph + Browne is a real estate development and consulting company, specializing in the development of affordable rental and for sale housing.

Principals, Gerry Joseph and Paul Browne, have over 50 years' experience in the affordable housing and community development industry have both served as developers, senior managers, and directors for development at the local and regional levels.

Join us in 2 weeks at ALX Waterfront Community! Get your tickets now https://communitylodgings-underthestars.eventbrite.com

Thank you to our Under the Stars fundraiser Builder Sponsor, New Brookside Apartments, helping us support families on th...
05/26/2026

Thank you to our Under the Stars fundraiser Builder Sponsor, New Brookside Apartments, helping us support families on their journey from homelessness and instability to independence and self-sufficiency through transitional housing, affordable housing, and youth education programs. We are so grateful for their continued support. ♥️

🎟️ Tickets are available now, we’d love to celebrate with you! communitylodgings-underthestars.eventbrite.com

Thank you, Virginia Housing, our Under the Stars fundraiser Developers Sponsors, in helping us to continue supporting fa...
05/26/2026

Thank you, Virginia Housing, our Under the Stars fundraiser Developers Sponsors, in helping us to continue supporting families on their journey from homelessness and instability to independence and self-sufficiency through transitional housing, affordable housing, and youth education programs. We're grateful for their support. 🏠💚

Join us on June 10th at ALX Community Waterfront. 🎟️ General Admission tickets are available...grab yours today: communitylodgings-underthestars.eventbrite.com

Thank you to our Under the Stars fundraiser Developer Sponsors, The Jen Walker Team, helping us support families on thei...
05/22/2026

Thank you to our Under the Stars fundraiser Developer Sponsors, The Jen Walker Team, helping us support families on their journey from homelessness and instability to independence and self-sufficiency through transitional housing, affordable housing, and youth education programs. We are so grateful for their continued support. ♥️

🎟️ General Admission tickets are available NOW—grab yours today!
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Thank you to our Under the Stars fundraiser Developers Sponsors, In Loving Memory of Lettie and Annie Ruth, helping us s...
05/21/2026

Thank you to our Under the Stars fundraiser Developers Sponsors, In Loving Memory of Lettie and Annie Ruth, helping us support families on their journey from homelessness and instability to independence and self-sufficiency through transitional housing, affordable housing, and youth education programs. We are so grateful for their continued support. ♥️

🎟️ General Admission tickets are available NOW—grab yours today!
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Alexandria, VA
22305

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17035494407

Website

https://communitylodgings.org/ways-to-give/donate-online/

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