Dear Friend,
You're invited to join the Alliance for Housing Solutions as we honor Arlington Thrive and The Church at Work for their efforts to keep Arlingtonians housed during the pandemic.
We'll also be honoring the late Erik Gutshall for his dedication to solving the challenge of housing affordability. Erik served on the Arlington County Board from 2017 to 2020. He passed away from brain cancer on April 16, 2020.
Ellen M. Bozman Affordable Housing Award
Sunday, November 15
7-8:30 p.m.
Online
Read the full press release
Arlington Thrive
Founded 45 years ago, Arlington Thrive is the only organization in Arlington that provides same-day, emergency financial assistance to County residents who experience a sudden financial crisis. Led by Executive Director Andrew Schneider, they built on that experience to take the lead in distributing funds to help people pay rent and utilities during the pandemic. Arlington Thrive helps distribute funds in partnership with Arlington County’s Department of Human Services and raises additional funds from private donors. Their efforts continue to help thousands of Arlington residents stay safe and secure in their homes.
The Church at Work
When schools closed in March, Arlington Public Schools social worker Phyllis Thompson began dedicating much of her time to helping families find resources to stay in their homes. She contacted a cooperative of churches, and together they raised $300,000 in two months to help families pay rent. The churches involved were: Cherrydale Baptist Church, Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Incarnation Anglican Church, McLean Bible Church: Arlington, Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Portico Church Arlington, Redeemer Church of Arlington, Restoration Anglican Church, Rock Spring UUC, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Trinity Presbyterian Church, and Washington Community Fellowship.
I hope you'll join us!
Michelle Winters
Executive Director
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