Since 1998, Carpenter's has been a leader in finding solutions to ending homelessness in the metropolitan Washington region. Four comprehensive and interrelated programs are designed to end homelessness (not accommodate it) for the 1,000 children, families and adults we serve each year. Our mission is to end homelessness through services, education and advocacy. Open 365 days, 24 hours a day, Northern Virginia's largest homeless program, Carpenter's award-winning programs provide services ranging from meeting the basic needs of the chronically homeless to providing emergency shelter on freezing cold nights to keeping families together by providing temporary shelter and giving them the skills needed to return to a stable and productive existence to finally helping families remain self-reliant following graduation from the shelter.

Donations To Carpenter's Shelter, Inc.

We receive many requests from users who would like to donate to the women's shelters listed. Please call the shelter directly at and ask how to donate your items. If you would like to volunteer, please call the same number and ask for their current volunteer oppoturnities.