Good Shepherd of Northern Virginia

This is a tragedy across the country. Here in Loudoun County there are at least 1500 children who qualify as homeless under the federal definition. Reach out if you want to join our efforts to help them and their families!

Nationwide, More Children Live in the State of Homelessness than in Most American States Per data from the National Center for Homeless Education, the number of children experiencing homelessness during the 2021-2022 school year nationwide was greater than the total number of children in 28 states. Nearly 1.2 million children were either literally homeless […]

🌟 Celebrate National Thrift Shop Day with Us this Weekend! 🌟

This National Thrift Shop Day, shop with a purpose at one of the Good Shepherd Thrift Stores. Every purchase you make helps support homeless women and children in our community by providing them with essential resources, shelter, and hope. 💕🛍️

From trendy clothing to unique home goods, your finds not only add style to your life but also bring positive change to someone else’s. Together, we can make a difference, one thrifted treasure at a time!

Come by and discover something special, knowing that your shopping is making a real impact. We can’t wait to see you!

🌟 A Heartfelt Thank You to Southern Electrical Service Company!

We are thrilled and incredibly grateful to Southern Electrical Service Company https://www.sescos.com/ for their generous donation to our Christmas in July Campaign! 🎅🎄

It’s because of amazing partners like them that we can continue to make a difference in our community.

Thank you for spreading Christmas cheer.

https://www.goodshepherdnova.org/christmas-in-july

Despite the change in the calendar, our Christmas in July campaign is still going strong!

Thank you so much to our purpose-driven friends at QTS Data Centers for generously donating in support of homeless children right here in our community.

QTS has a major presence in Ashburn's Data Center Alley, but it also makes an impact through the community impact of its people.

Thank you for spreading the holiday cheer. It's not too late to join them in donating: https://www.goodshepherdnova.org/christmas-in-july

We are very grateful for the support of the Capital One Foundation for their generous support of our Christmas in July campaign! Thank you! 🙏

Even though it is technically August, back-to-school shopping is in full swing and there is always a need to support students in need.

If you'd like to sponsor a kid facing homelessness, right here in Loudoun County, we'd love to have your support: https://www.goodshepherdnova.org/christmas-in-july

Come out to Bilstad's Beignets tomorrow on Ashburn Road from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for our last sprit day of the month. Enjoy delicious beignets and support a good cause!

A percentage of sales will go towards providing vouchers for homeless children in Loudoun County Schools.

We're excited to add a raffle to the 'Christmas in July' festivities, where you can purchase chances to win great prizes from our friends and supporters!

Here's what you could win:

• $150 New View Gift Card and private shopping tour of the New View Christmas Market

• New View Christmas Centerpiece (valued at $100)

• Minky Couture Outdoor Everywhere Blanket (valued at $299)

• Golf Foursome Belmont Country Club (valued at $200)

• The Perfect Christmas Candles from Bath and Body Works (valued at $29.95)

• Thymes Frasier Fir Candle (valued at $48)

• A 15-minute Mini Session, complete digital album, and professionally edited photos from Natalie Whitehead Photography (valued at $200). Perfect for Christmas card photos!

Good Shepherd Alliance Christmas in July Raffle 2024 Enter our raffle today and support our Christmas in July Campaign to bring Christmas cheer to the 1500 students classified as homeless in Loudoun County Schools. YOU can help make a difference. Every dollar donated through the raffle and direct donations help fund shopping vouchers for each of these...

Thank you to another "Not So Secret Santa" - Tanya & Co., who donated in support of our "Christmas in July" campaign! 🙏

We have a big goal to support the 1,500 kids currently facing homelessness in our community.

With your support, we can provide each kid with a $100 shopping voucher to our retail thrift stores, ensuring they can buy the clothes and supplies they need for the upcoming school year.

Every dollar goes directly to the cause. Will you give today?

DONATE: https://www.goodshepherdnova.org/christmas-in-july

Come see us for dinner tonight!

Chick-Fil-A isn't open on Sundays, but they will be open and ready to partner with Good Shepherd tomorrow evening at the Lansdowne location!

Plan to do dinner there, and a percentage of all sales will be donated to our "Christmas in July" campaign, which supports homeless kids in our community.

Did you know there are 1,500 kids who meet the federal definition for homelessness in the Loudoun County Public Schools system?

YOU can help make a difference. Every dollar donated through our Spirit Nights and direct donations help fund shopping vouchers for each of the kids.

Please help us meet our goal: https://www.goodshepherdnova.org/christmas-in-july

Thank you to our "Not So Secret Santas" - the donors like NOVEC HELPS that are making our "Christmas in July" campaign a huge success! 🙌

What does success for this campaign look like? 🤔 There are currently 1,500 kids facing homelessness in our community.

While we can't house every family in need, we can help ensure that these vulnerable kids - who face decreased odds of academic success and graduation - are ready for the upcoming school year.

With your support, we can provide each kid with a $100 shopping voucher to our retail thrift stores, ensuring they can buy the clothes and supplies they need for pennies on the dollar.

Every donation, no matter how small, makes a huge impact for kids in our community. Will you give today?

Learn more: https://www.goodshepherdnova.org/christmas-in-july

It's a big week for our Christmas in July campaign, and we found the perfect place to cool down in this heat 🥵

Please join us Thursday at Tropical Smoothie in Ashburn at East Hampton Plaza, from 5-8 p.m.

For any purchase made during that time, 20% of net sales will be donated to the 1,500 Loudoun kids facing homelessness this summer.

With your help, we can help them prepare for the best school year ever, including having the clothes and supplies they need just to stay in school.

Learn more about this campaign, and all the ways you can help, here: https://www.goodshepherdnova.org/christmas-in-july

Today is the day! ✨

Join us for our Christmas in July Spirit Night starting at 3 PM today at the Chick-Fil-A on Edwards Ferry Rd in Leesburg, and 15% of all sales will support Good Shepherd's back-to-school shopping voucher for homeless students in Loudoun County Public Schools!

Enjoy great food for a great cause. Learn more about the campaign and how you can help 1,500 kids in Loudoun County have the best school year ever: https://www.goodshepherdnova.org/christmas-in-july

"Christmas in July" is in full swing, and we have a double-header of Spirit Nights next week to raise money for kids facing homelessness!

Please support these businesses, where a portion of all sales will be donated to our back-to-school shopping voucher drive.

Please join us on Monday at the Edwards Ferry Rd. location of Chick-fil-A from 3-8 PM.

Please also join us on Thursday at the Ashburn location of Tropical Smoothie Cafe from 5-8 p.m.

Thank you for your support and learn more/donate here: https://www.goodshepherdnova.org/christmas-in-july

Did you know? Even in a community as prosperous as Loudoun, 1,500 kids face the daily struggles of homelessness.

We're rallying the community for our "Christmas in July" campaign, raising money for each of these kids to have a $100 voucher for clothes and necessities - just in time for back-to-school shopping!

Appropriate clothes are essential for these kids to show up with dignity in the classroom this fall. Will you help?

Our goal is $150,000, but every dollar goes directly to the cause. Will you change a life for the better?

Please give today: https://www.goodshepherdnova.org/christmas-in-july

Christmas in July | Good Shepherd NOVA Good Shepherd of Northern Virginia is thrilled to announce the launch of its first-ever “Christmas in July” fundraising campaign. The goal is to fund $100 vouchers to give to children and families facing homelessness, empowering them to shop from Good Shepherd thrift stores for needed clothing, ...

Our first "Spirit Night" is happening at Crumbl Cookies in Ashburn, today from 4-7 PM! Swing by, grab cookies for your family, and a percentage of sales will go directly to our Christmas in July campaign.

What is Christmas in July? We're so glad you asked 🙏

More than 1,500 Loudoun County Public School students meet the federal definition of homeless. We want EVERYONE to have a great school year, and that starts with ensuring they can afford the clothes and supplies they need to thrive.

We want to provide each of these students with a $100 shopping voucher to our Hope's Treasures stores, but we need your help!

Learn more here and we'll see you at Crumbl today: https://www.goodshepherdnova.org/christmas-in-july

The first of our "Christmas in July" spirit nights is happening tomorrow, July 9 from 4-7 PM, in the Crumbl Cookies at 44110 Ashburn Shopping Plaza.

Throughout the month, Good Shepherd will host "Spirit Nights" at various local restaurants and businesses. A portion of the proceeds from these events will go directly towards funding the shopping vouchers.

Community members are encouraged to participate by dining out or shopping at participating locations.

Please help us spread the word and raise money toward our goal is $150,000 to support homeless students in Loudoun County: https://www.goodshepherdnova.org/christmas-in-july

Why do clothes matter to people facing homelessness?

Research shows that children with appropriate clothing are more likely to attend school regularly and engage actively in their education. 👚

Proper attire helps them blend in with their peers, reducing the stigma and bullying often associated with homelessness. Moreover, it significantly boosts their self-esteem and overall mental health. 👖

When children have the clothing they need, the benefits extend beyond the individual. Classrooms become more inclusive environments where all students can focus on learning rather than differences in appearance. 👕

Teachers report fewer behavioral issues and distractions, creating a better learning environment for everyone. 👔

Thank you to Loudoun Times-Mirror for running this Op-Ed from CEO Elizabeth Vermette! Please consider supporting our Christmas in July campaign 🧦

Vermette: Unseen and overlooked: The plight of 1,500 homeless children in the richest county in the country There is an invisible crisis in Loudoun County: the staggering number of homeless children in our schools.

“With the community’s support, we can provide not just temporary relief but a path to lasting stability and self-sufficiency for homeless children and families.”

- Good Shepherd CEO Elizabeth Vermette

Please join us for Christmas in July, and let’s empower our community’s most vulnerable members! 💪

Thank you to Alexis Gustin and Loudoun Now for the great spotlight! 🙏

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‘Christmas in July’ Fundraiser Looks to Help 1,500 Homeless Kids Good Shepherd of Northern Virginia is launching its inaugural “Christmas in July” fundraising campaign to support the 1,500 Loudoun County Public Schools students considered to be homeless under the federal