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Community Lodgings

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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 case 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.

10/13/2026

Stay up-to-date on Community Lodgings' latest happenings! Discover stand out students, upcoming events in the community, opportunities to support, and so much more. The programs we operate are powered by people like you who care.

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10/08/2026

We're grateful to our board member Selena Hutchinson., Marcus L., and neighbors in The Overlook community for organizing this year's Community Food Drive, in partnership with ALIVE!. 🍂These are challenging times for many of our neighbors, and this effort will help provide essential support to families in need.

How you can help:
🍂Drop off non-perishable food on Saturday, October 24, from noon to 3 p.m. at The Overlook, Cozy Glen Court, Alexandria
🍂 Spread the word to friends and family
🍂Check out the flyer for the full list of most-needed items!

09/23/2026

💜 3 Ways to Support Community Lodgings 💜
1️⃣ Volunteer - Share your time and talents! From tutoring youth to helping at events, your support makes a difference.
2️⃣ Donate - Your contribution helps us provide housing, education, and resources that families working toward stability and independence need every day. All amounts are welcome and make an impact. https://communitylodgings.org/ways-to-give/donate-online/
3️⃣ Spread the Word - Follow, like, and share our posts to raise awareness about the work we do in the community.

Every action, big and small, helps create lasting change. Together, we can transform lives!

09/16/2026

We’re thankful to the Taco BeIl Foundation for supporting Community Lodging’s NextUp program, which helps young people build the skills, confidence, and self-awareness they need to pursue their higher education and create a pathway to a successful career.

Through NextUp, youth are encouraged to explore their strengths, discover new possibilities, and take meaningful steps toward their future. Every young person deserves the opportunity to dream big and have the tools and support to make those dreams a reality. Thank you for Rounding Up at your local Taco Bell Restaurant and investing in the next generation of leaders.

Great futures start with opportunity!

Extending our thanks to Jason Dydo, David Sayyad, Saleh Uddin, & Mohammed Hussain 💜

09/15/2026

Sending a warm acknowledgement of gratitude to the Kiwanis Club of Alexandria, a long standing supporter and champion of our mission and work to lift families from homelessness and instability to independence and self-sufficiency through our Transitional Housing Program, Affordable Housing, and Youth Education Programs. Thank you for your generosity and kindness, it leaves a lasting mark on the students and families we serve! 💛

09/10/2026

Community Lodgings is proud to be one of the 2026 charity partners of the Old Town Festival Of Speed & Style presented by Burke & Herbert Bank! Thank you Old Town Festival of Speed & Style and Burke & Herbert Bank for the generous $20,000 donation toward our mission and work in Alexandria.

The impact of this gift significantly bolsters our programs as we continue restoring dignity, leading hardworking, low-income families toward stability and independence, and providing resources and supportive services through our housing and education programs.

Thank you for your community spirit and leadership!

Grateful to celebrate alongside our fellow charity recipients, ALIVE and Breast Cancer Collective!

Last photo (L to R): Rich Irons, Burke & Herbert Bank, Joe Collum, Burke & Herbert Bank, Jason Yates, Yates Service, Inc., and Jane Petty, Burke & Herbert Bank
Photo credit: Lucelle O'Flaherty, The Zebra Press - GOOD News in Alexandria, VA

09/03/2026

to when our YEP students made a SPLASH at summer camp! From fearless runs down the jumbo water slide, to pool time fun, and epic water balloon showdowns, their smiles said it all. 😄 Nothing beats a hot summer day, good friends, and a whole lot of water!

09/01/2026

Alexandria Women for Good is a giving circle that brings women together each quarter to network, donate, and learn about local nonprofits, pooling their collective giving to address critical needs and create a brighter future for individuals and communities across Alexandria.

Thank you Alexandria Women for Good, for spotlighting our Weekender Food Bag program! Giving circles like Alexandria Women for Good are a driving force behind local nonprofits across our city. Their dedication turns small, simple actions into real impact for families right here in Alexandria.

"Point. Click. Magic!" makes it so easy to help: one click sends a snack bag straight to a student who needs it over the weekend.

Click here to help fill a bag: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1H52KR1J4LQCE/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

08/27/2026

Girls in our Youth Education Program experienced the magic of Spitfire Camp this summer and we couldn't be more grateful for the partnership that made it possible!

From registration to transportation, our team worked hand-in-hand with camp organizers to make sure every girl who wanted to participate was able to do so. Literally getting them there was a team effort and it was worth every bit of it. 💛

Swipe through to see some of the joy, confidence, and friendship built at camp this year.
Photo cred: Leslie at Spitfire

08/20/2026

Back to school just became a lot brighter for our families, thanks to our friends at Mesavita Engineering! 🎒Marissa Wilson Hall stopped by this week with Back to School items collected by the incredible Mesavita Engineering team.

Every item means one less thing our families have to worry about as the new school year begins.

Thank you Marissa and team for showing up for our students and families, year after year.

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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

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

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