Welcome
The Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless, Inc. does more than offer shelter to homeless people, it provides them with a foundation to rebuild their lives. Created in 1985 by concerned citizens of Arlington and Alexandria, AACH works in coordination with public agencies, businesses and community groups to give homeless people the support, shelter, counseling and employment training they need to regain self-sufficiency.
Help the Homeless Walkathon 2010
AACH is proud to once again have been selected as a beneficiary of the Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Walkathon Program. The walkathon is the nation’s largest fundraising effort focused on homelessness awareness. On November 20th, 2010, volunteers, staff, and supporters will walk together to raise awareness and funds in support of the services AACH’s provides to homeless families.
Please walk with us!
There are many ways to get involved! Please visit our Walkathon page or contact Katie Tressel our Volunteer Coordinator for all the details!
Our 2010 Kickball Tournament was a great success
25 teams came together on a beautiful day to participate in the fifth annual AACH Safe at Home Kickball Tournament. A great time was had by all!
This year’s winning team was Test Results Inconclusive! Congrats!
Kickball 365 were the runners up in the final match.
Thanks to all who played, sponsored and volunteered at this year’s tournament! It was a great success!
Look Cool for School
It seems hard to believe – but AACH is already getting ready for BACK TO SCHOOL! Now in its 7th year, our Look Cool for School volunteers have helped hundreds of families give their children a special new back to school outfit.
We are asking that each volunteer and/or group commit to purchase a complete outfit for the student including – a pair of pants, shirt, underwear, socks, pair of shoes for the child they adopt.
If you would like to support the Look Cool for School program, but are unable to adopt a student, AACH would gladly accept gift certificates of any amount to stores where clothing can be purchased (i.e. Target, Old Navy, etc.).
Please contact Katie Tressel at ktressel@aachhomeless.org if you would like to participate! A formal participation form will be emailed to you. Once your participation form is received, the matching process will begin. All donations are due to AACH by Monday, August 23.
As always, thank you for your support of AACH and our programs!
When I first became a client of the program, I was straight out of the shelter for the homeless and pretty much still homeless. Battling with cancer, with a two-year-old baby and a twelve-year-old child, I didn’t know where our next roof would be. AACH saved our lives. I don’t know where I would be today were it not for them.
