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About Good Shepard Housing Foundation

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Building Stability,
One Home at a Time. 

Good Shepherd Housing Foundation is a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to reducing homelessness, supporting mental health, and providing affordable housing across Prince William County. Since 1989, we have partnered with local agencies, volunteers, and donors to create safe, welcoming homes where individuals and families can thrive. 

Our Mission

Good Shepherd Housing Foundation’s mission is to provide housing options for individuals and families with low income and those who struggle with mental illness. 

Our history

Decades of Commitment to Community. 

1989
Founded to address rising homelessness.
1990s
Expanded affordable rental housing programs.
2000s
Launched Housing Partnerships.
2010s
Developed Shepherd Homes & Shepherd Leasing.
TODAY
Continue supportive housing and financial counseling programs.

Who we Serve

Serving Our Community with Compassion and Respect. 

Low-Income Individuals 

Adults with limited income who need safe, affordable housing and support. 

Low-Income Families 

Parents and children seeking stability and a secure place to call home. 

Adults with Mental Illness 

Individuals managing mental health challenges who benefit from supportive housing. 

At-Risk
Households 

People facing eviction, homelessness, or housing instability due to hardship. 

Working Families with Limited Income 

Essential workers and families striving to make ends meet in a high-cost area. 

Those Seeking Recovery and Stability 

Community members working toward greater independence, health, and well-being. 

Our programs

Affordable Housing and Support Services that Change Lives. 

In partnership with PWC Community Services, our Shepherd Homes provide permanent shared housing for adults living with serious mental illness. 

Services Provided

Safe, furnished living spaces with shared amenities 

On-site and community-based mental health services 

Supportive case management and skill-building 

Our Shepherd Leasing Program offers scattered-site apartments leased by the Foundation and made available to individuals and families with low incomes and behavioral health needs. 

Services Provided

Individualized mental health support through the PWC Community Services Board 

Connections to employment, benefits, and community resources 

Ongoing assistance to maintain housing and self-sufficiency 

Launched in 2002, our Housing Partnership Program helps families at risk of homelessness secure affordable rental homes in Prince William County. 

Services Provided

Rental rates aligned with income eligibility 

Housing counseling and financial education 

Family support services to promote stability and growth 

Through our Affordable Rentals Program, we provide long-term affordable housing to households who meet HUD Income Guidelines and have limited incomes. 

Services Provided

Predictable, affordable rents to reduce financial stress 

Proximity to work, schools, and support networks 

Resources to help residents build long-term stability 

Bridge Homes extends our affordable housing reach to moderate-income working families who play essential roles in the life of our community—educators, healthcare workers, service providers, and more. 

Services Provided

Quality housing in desirable, convenient neighborhoods 

Affordable monthly rent that allows families to save for the future 

Supportive services to achieve career and financial goals 

Statement of faith

We are a faith-based, Christian nonprofit seeking to do God’s will as set forth in the Holy Scriptures and the example of Jesus Christ, our Good Shepherd. 

Our board of directors

Guided by Passionate Leadership. 

Our dedicated Board of Directors brings together diverse expertise in housing, mental health, finance, and community development.

Chuck Moler

President

Lee Small

Vice President

Darryl Lundgren

Treasurer

Paddy Sutherlin

Board Member

Eileen Thrall

Board Member

Arthur Walz

Board Member

Robert Allard 

Board Member

Jessica Collins 

Board Member

Dorothy Collins 

Board Member

Eric Williams

Board Member
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The Great 1000 Campaign

Join The Shepherd’s Circle
Together, we can house hope.

The Great 1000 Campaign is a three-year initiative by Good Shepherd Housing Foundation to rally compassionate donors who believe everyone deserves a safe, stable place to call home.

 

By joining The Shepherd’s Circle, our new giving club, you’ll directly support housing and services for low-income individuals and families, including those facing mental illness, in Prince William County.