Friends
of
Guest
House Inc. is a 501(c) 3 organization that offers structure,
supervision, support and assistance to female ex-offenders who
sincerely want to improve their lives and break the cycle of
incarceration. Friends of Guest House offers the only program for women
of its kind in Northern Virginia, and receives countless inquiries
every year. Why? Because the program works, and residents leave with
hope and a brighter future.
who we serve
Although
each Guest House resident has her own story, many share similar
experiences.
A typical Guest House resident:
>
Is 30 years old > Has been convicted of a
non-violent crime such
as forgery, probation violation, drug possession or distribution,
larceny, or prostitution > Has suffered physical,
emotional,
and/or sexual abuse
>
Has a history of substance abuse > Has two or more children who
are in
the care of family, friends or in foster care > Does not have a high school
diploma > Does not have formal job skills > Lacks self-esteem
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Click here to download the most
recent issue of our newsletter, Guest Register.
> Grant to help fund Speakers Bureau Guest
House receives $5000 grant from the Social Justice Fund of the
Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington (UUCA) to support the
growing advocacy work of our Speakers Bureau.
> Delgate David Englin to sponsor
Guest House legislation Guest House works with Delegate Englin to identify
bills related to prison reform and re-entry related issues.
> Graduates Honored On
Saturday, July 18, Friends of Guest House honored the graduates of its
After-Care Program in the Chapel of the Alfred Street Baptist Church.
Ten beaming women lined up to receive the certificates signifying
successful completion of the Guest House program – truly a step
in the right direction.
> Guest House Named Best Small Charity Friends
of Guest House is doing such amazing and effective work that it was
honored by the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington as one of
the area’s Best Small Charities.
> Guest House Receives Leadership Award Friends
of Guest House is privileged to be named by the Washington Area
Women’s Foundation (WAWF) as one of 10 Leadership Awardees in
2009.
