Featured Archives - Page 2 of 3 - The Lamb Center

City Jobs celebrates two-year anniversary

‘It Changed Everything’: Jobs Program For Homeless Marks 2 Years

‘We’re Sort of God’s Emergency Room’ in Fairfax City

Work Program for Homeless Helps Clean Up Creeks

Operation Stream Shield Builds Skills and Cleans Communities

Homeless Maintain Dignity With Work During Coronavirus Crisis

Daytime Homeless Shelter Adjusts During Coronavirus Outbreak

Homeless Battle Winter In Northern Virginia, Look Ahead To 2020

Virginia County Launches Program To Improve Water Quality With Help Of Homeless

Homeless Shelters Partner With Fairfax County, VA, To Improve Waterway Health

Bravely Breaking Free
“Jill” was alienated from her kids, living in the woods with a violent boyfriend and self-medicating with drugs and alcohol when we first met her over a decade ago. She cycled in and out of detox and domestic violence shelters for years, never able to break free.
Kathryn’s Story
“The environment of love, of being able to walk into the Lamb Center and feel that I wasn’t being judged, that I really felt the love of God here,” Kathryn shares, is what made the difference in empowering her to start her journey of hope and transformation.
Prince’s Story
When Prince was released from incarceration, he was instantly homeless. At the Lamb Center, he received food, facemasks, and other assistance. “I know God has a lot of plans for me and I know that the Lamb Center is part of God’s plan in my life,” he said.
Joseph’s Story
“Fighting cancer, being homeless, is extremely hard. And I have no family,” Joseph said. “All I want is a chance to live normally.”
Elizabeth’s Story
“I became homeless through eviction,” Elizabeth shared. She was homeless for two years, but turned to the Lamb Center for assistance. Learn more about how Elizabeth is coping during the pandemic.