Community Lodgings serves 1,000+ primarily local Latinx and immigrant residents. About 98% earn low wages, many work more than one job, and limited English proficiency increases economic disparity, leaving them vulnerable to homelessness. To address these challenges, Community Lodgings houses families in its affordable apartment and transitional housing units, ensuring that no family has to spend more than 30% of its income on housing. Families work with case managers to reach their housing, educational, and employment goals. Free programming for adults, like financial literacy mentoring and life-skills workshops on parenting, self-care, and more, also fosters community. Students in neighborhood schools receive mentoring and bilingual academic, social, and emotional support (also free of charge). Offering much more than a place to live, Community Lodgings puts economic stability within reach for families and future generations.
Headquarters: VA-City of Alexandria
Where They Operate: VA-City of Alexandria; The City of Alexandria's Arlandria-Chirilagua and West End neighborhoods
Age Groups Served: All
Population(s) Served: Low- to Moderate-Income Community Members; Men/Boys; Women/Girls; Students; Immigrants/Refugees
Schools They Work In: Works closely with Alexandria City Public Schools
Awards & Recognition
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Budget (FY2023)
- $3 million or higher
- The current budget for Community Lodgings is: $1 million to $3 million
- $500k to $1 million
- Less than $500k
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