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Fairfax County Enlists Individuals Experiencing Homelessness to Help with Stormwater Cleanup

HOMELESS SHELTER PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS

Fairfax County Uses the City Jobs Program to Enlist Individuals Experiencing Homelessness to Help with Stormwater Cleanup

Fairfax County has launched a new pilot program that will help improve water quality in streams and provide dignity in work to people experiencing homelessness. Started October 1, the 12-week program provides part-time, temporary work to guests of…The Lamb Center, and helps the county meet its mandate to keep streams clean.

The City of Fairfax has teamed up with The Lamb Center to provide temporary jobs to people experiencing homelessness. News4’s Julie Carey reports. (Published Monday, Dec 3, 2018 | Credit: Julie Carey) Originally posted on NBC4.

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.

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