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Good Shepherd of Northern Virginia

The Good Shepherd came into existence in 1983 when a pastor—Charlie Grant—began taking homeless people into his own home.

Good Shepherd of Northern Virginia is a nonprofit organization providing help for the homeless & those in need through emergency housing & prevention services leading to self reliance. His work led to the creation of the area’s first organized homeless shelter, called Loudoun County Emergency Housing Alliance. This predecessor to Good Shepherd of Northern Virginia began raising funds to house the

homeless for a short time at a local motel. Area developers then became involved, allowing use of vacant residences in the spirit of mutual responsibility in addressing homelessness. Over the years, Good Shepherd grew, obtaining property, growing its distinguished Board of Directors, hiring professional staff, and establishing solid, coordinated programs to address not only housing, but the problems that cause and surround homelessness. Today, with the capacity to serve the community like never before, Good Shepherd operates an emergency shelter; 6 transitional homes for single women, single mothers and families, retail thrift stores in Ashburn, Sterling and Leesburg; and a small food pantry. In addition to providing much-needed shelter, Good Shepherd has expanded its services to make a goal-oriented, intensive case management approach to self-sufficiency available to all our housing residents and to provide outreach programs to assist families in need through our food pantry, counseling and case management services, and thrift store voucher program.

07/03/2025

Freedom is more than a feeling - it’s a foundation.

❤ For a woman escaping job insecurity… freedom is safety.
🤍 For a child who has never known stability… freedom is peace.
💙 For a mother trying to rebuild from nothing… freedom is dignity.
❣For a family desperate for a fresh start... freedom is opportunity.

At Good Shepherd, freedom begins with support. Every safe bed, every mentorship, every life-skills class is a brick in the foundation of a freer and fuller life.

🎉 You have the power to help rewrite these stories - not just away from trauma, but towards independence, healing, and hope.

👉 Give today and help build the kind of freedom that lasts: https://app.dvforms.net/api/dv/x4ok21

As you celebrate the 4th of July tomorrow, remember the women and children who cannot celebrate freedom in their lives. Join us in changing this reality for so many families in Loudoun County so that one day, all of us can celebrate freedom and independence together.

07/01/2025

📣 Community Spotlight: Atlantic Union Bank Gives Back!

We’re sending a huge THANK YOU to Jenn and the incredible team at Atlantic Union Bank’s Reston Corporate office for hosting a professional clothing drive benefiting Good Shepherd of Northern Virginia 💙

Over a 6-week period, the bank's employees rallied together to donate:
👔 6 men’s suits, 29 dress shirts, 15 ties
👗 14 ladies’ dresses, 10 blouses, 2 pant suits
👞 17 pairs of dress shoes
👜 8 handbags, 10 polos, 3 blazers, and more!

Most items came freshly dry cleaned, folded, and on hangers, reflecting the care and respect this team has for the individuals we serve. These donations will directly support our mission to provide resources and stability to the homeless women and their families in Loudoun County.

We’re so excited to hear that another drive is already planned for 2026 as their team continues to grow! This is what transforming lives and strengthening community is all about!

Want to host a clothing drive at your workplace?
Reach out to us today at: [email protected]

06/30/2025

Freedom That Heals

📖 “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” – John 8:36

💜 For the women and children at Good Shepherd, freedom isn’t just about physical safety. It’s about release from fear, shame, and hopelessness. Here, they begin to discover a different kind of liberty: one rooted in love, dignity, and the unshakable truth that they are worthy.

🌿 In Christ, freedom does not mean escape, it means transformation. It’s the power to step into healing, purpose, and peace. As we celebrate the 4th of July this week, remind yourself of the freedom that faith in Jesus gives you.

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06/26/2025

What if survival wasn’t the only goal?

At Good Shepherd, we dream of more than survival. We dream of restored dignity, healed hearts, and confident steps toward a future full of hope. Every dollar you give helps us provide shelter, resources, and critical programs for women and children who deserve more than just getting by.

💜 She’s not a statistic. She’s a mother. A daughter. A sister. A survivor. And with your help, she becomes a thriver.

👉 Help her dream bigger today: https://app.dvforms.net/api/dv/x4ok21

Donate today to turn a survivor into a thriver!

06/23/2025

Faith in the Waiting

📖 “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” – Exodus 14:14

💜 So many of the women we serve find themselves in a season of waiting: waiting for stability, for answers, for healing. And still, they press on with quiet courage. At Good Shepherd, we believe that God is working in the waiting. He is fighting for them, even when they cannot see it, and their victory is coming.

🌿 If you are in a season of waiting, have faith! Jesus has already won the battle. Because of His ultimate sacrifice on the cross, you can have the faith to walk in confidence in the plans He has for you.

06/19/2025

The most impactful work happens in the unseen.

Tucking in a child who hasn’t felt safe in months. Providing space for a woman’s first moment of stillness in years. Cooking a meal for someone because you love them. These quiet moments of restoration happen daily at Good Shepherd, but we can’t do it without the hands and hearts of our volunteers.

🔍 Learn how you can serve: https://www.goodshepherdnova.org/getinvolved
👉 Volunteer with us: https://app.dvforms.net/api/dv/r1v2oo

You don’t need special skills to show up - just a willing heart with willing hands.

Sign up TODAY to change lives and make a difference!

06/16/2025

Compassion That Rises

📖 “Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!” – Isaiah 30:18

💜 At Good Shepherd, we witness the beauty of this promise every day. Women arrive weary and worn, carrying stories filled with struggle and silence. And yet, compassion meets them here. Not just from our staff and volunteers, but from a God who rises up daily to show them mercy and compassion.

🌿 He is not distant. He is not indifferent. Instead, He longs to be gracious - to rise up on our behalf, to offer dignity, healing, and hope. Sometimes it may feel like God is slow to act, but He is a God of justice, ready to protect and comfort the ones He loves.

06/09/2025

A Journey Toward Hope

📖 “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” - Mark 11:9

💜 For the women and children in our shelter, this journey of faith is personal. Many arrived feeling lost, uncertain, and overwhelmed, not knowing what their future would hold. Yet, like the people of Jerusalem, they are stepping forward in faith, trusting that God is making a way.

🌿 You may not know what the week ahead will bring, but God’s plan is unfolding. Just like Jesus’s life was a plan of love, sacrifice, and redemption, your life will also reflect the hope, healing, and restoration that faith in God provides.

🗣️ Testimony from a woman in our shelter:
“There was a time I felt like my life had no direction, but God has shown me that my story isn’t over. Just as Jesus walked toward the cross in love, He walks with me, leading me into hope and healing.”

06/02/2025

A Sacrifice of Love

📖 “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” - John 15:13

💜 For the women and children in our shelter, the reminder that hope is not lost despite moments of pain, loss, or uncertainty is found in Jesus’s ultimate sacrifice. He endured suffering and death to bring redemption, healing, and restoration to everyone who believes.

🌿 Pause to reflect on this unimaginable act of love - Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross. There is compassion and grace in His suffering which proves that hope shines even in the darkest moments.

🗣️ Testimony from a woman in our shelter:
“There was a time I believed my burdens were too heavy to carry. But when I learned about Jesus’s sacrifice, I realized I wasn’t alone - He was carrying me through it all. His love gave me the strength to keep going.”

05/26/2025

The Promise of New Life

📖 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” - 2 Corinthians 5:17

💜 For the women and children in our shelter, this promise is deeply personal. Each step they take - toward stability, healing, and hope - is proof that God’s power to restore is real.

🌿 No matter what you’ve been through, God is writing a new chapter in your story. Just as Jesus rose from the grave, hope rises, healing comes, and new beginnings are made possible.

🗣️ Testimony from a woman in our shelter:
“I didn’t think I’d ever feel joy again. Life had left me broken, and I thought my story was over. But God wasn’t finished with me. Little by little, He’s been rebuilding my life - giving me strength, peace, and hope I never thought possible.”

05/22/2025

⭐ Why Your Donation Counts ⭐

Without donors, we would not be able to provide homeless women and children with shelter, education, job training, transportation assistance, mentorship, clothing + more.

Without donors, we would see our local community in Loudoun County become hopeless, directionless, and supportless.

It is our mission to provide hope and healing through shelter, support, and resources so that participants can rebuild their lives with stability and self-sufficiency. Everyone deserves the chance to have stable housing, clothes on their back, and full plates in front of them.

Partner with the women and children in your community. We can’t do this alone, and neither can they.

Donate today to make lasting impact on your community by clicking here: https://app.dvforms.net/api/dv/x4ok21

05/19/2025

Finding Strength in the Waiting

📖 “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” - Psalm 27:14

💜 For many of the women and children in our shelter, waiting has been a difficult yet powerful part of their journey. Waiting for a stable home, waiting for healing, waiting for hope to rise again. But in the waiting, God is working.

🌿 If you find yourself in a season of waiting, take heart. God is faithful, and His timing is always perfect. Hold on to hope - He is making a way for you.

🗣️ Testimony from a woman in our shelter:
“There were days when I felt stuck - waiting for answers, waiting for things to get better. But now I know that God was working behind the scenes all along. He wasn’t just asking me to wait - He was teaching me to trust. And in that waiting, He was strengthening me.”

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Ashburn, VA

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm

Telephone

+17037241555

Website

http://www.goodshepherdalliance.org/

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