Wesley Housing

We are thrilled to announce that Beacon Landing, in partnership with The Lamb Center, has received a $1M Affordable Housing Program (AHP) General Fund award from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta. As one of just 11 development projects selected in Virginia, this award underscores the importance of our shared vision with The Lamb Center for Beacon Landing. The new residential and mixed-use community will provide 54 apartments for individuals transitioning out of chronic homelessness, expanding access to affordable housing and supportive services for some of our most vulnerable neighbors in the City of Fairfax, Virginia. Read more about the award: https://bit.ly/3W3wnAE.

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Our communities were filled with cheer this holiday season! Through our annual Holiday Help program, supporters like you made a lasting impact by purchasing “wish list” items for families and adults, making monetary donations to fund gift cards for teens, and volunteering to support gift distribution and holiday parties. Thank you for helping make the holiday season a time of hope, connection, and celebration for Wesley Housing residents, including 246 households, 113 teens, and 563 children. A special thank you to Gold sponsor, Walter L. Phillips, Inc. Photo credit: www.DavidMossPhoto.com

We were thrilled to team up with Building Momentum, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, to host a 3D printing pen workshop at our Strawbridge Square after-school program. This hands-on experience allowed students to dive into the world of 3D design, sparking their creativity and helping them develop valuable skills for the future. At Wesley Housing, we’re dedicated to fostering creativity, learning, and skill-building in our communities. Initiatives like these inspire hope for the future and equip youth with the tools to unlock their potential and envision new possibilities. Photo Credit 📷: DavidMossPhoto.com #WesleyHousing50 #3DPrinting #STEMEducation #YouthEmpowerment #FutureInnovators

Read about our milestone year, a trauma-informed makeover at Coppermine Place, and how our resident-centered support helped Mary regain stability and independence in our year-end newsletter: bit.ly/3DhN3hx.

Wesley Housing, in partnership with The Lamb Center and our dedicated development partners, celebrated a huge step forward for Beacon Landing — the demolition of the Hy-Way Motel at 9640 Fairfax Boulevard! This marks an exciting milestone as we move closer to bringing our shared vision to life.   Beacon Landing will be a five-story residential and mixed-use community featuring 54 apartments for individuals transitioning out of chronic homelessness. Once completed, Beacon Landing will stand as the largest permanent supportive housing (PSH) development in Northern Virginia, providing homes for individuals with disabilities and very low incomes.   A special thank you to Mayor Catherine S. Read for attending the demo party and for her continued support as we work together to build a more inclusive community. #BeaconLanding #PermanentSupportiveHousing #InclusiveCommunities #AffordableHousing

IT’S DEMOLITION DAY!! The Hy-Way Motel located at 9640 Fairfax Blvd. is being demolished today to make way for Beacon Landing! The Lamb Center, in partnership with Wesley Housing, is blessed to mark this day on our calendars as history in the making! This demolition represents a crucial step towards the construction of Beacon Landing, a five-story residential and mixed-use community featuring 54 apartments for individuals transitioning out of chronic homelessness. Once completed, Beacon Landing will stand as the largest permanent supportive housing (PSH) development in Northern Virginia, providing homes for individuals with disabilities and very low incomes. Construction of Beacon Landing is slated to commence at the end of Q1 2025. #BeaconLanding

Last month, a community mural painted by residents was unveiled at The Cadence in Arlington. “Growing Together: The Forest of Us” is a collaboration between Arlington Public Art, the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, and Wesley Housing as part of the 2024 IMPACT Art Residency Program. Artist in residence Lianna Zaragoza led six community workshops bringing the community together for a memorable experience, where residents could explore art-making and creativity, while also creating permanent artwork for their community room. The piece depicts a scene in Lubber Run and was made using house paint and locally foraged Virginia clay. The program is supported in part by Arlington County Government through the Arlington Cultural Affairs Division of Arlington Economic Development and Wesley Housing. Mural progress captured by www.DavidMossPhoto.com Mural reveal captured by Brando Gould #CommunityMural #ArtistinResidence

In honor of Wesley Housing’s 50th anniversary, residents of our DC community The Hampshire came together to create a collection of cherry blossom artwork. The cherry blossom holds a special significance, symbolizing renewal and optimism with its vibrancy. These blossoms also represent enduring friendship and the spirit of cultural exchange, as they were a gift from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo to Washington, DC, in 1912. This connection reflects not only the rich history of our nation’s capital but also the diverse histories and friendships of the residents who call this community home. 📷 : Jon Sunray #WesleyHousing50 #Legacy #Hope #Community

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