Shelter House, Inc. is a community-based, non-profit organization serving homeless families in Fairfax County, Virginia. Their organization was formed in 1981, when several ecumenical groups came together to better serve Fairfax County’s low-income population. In 1985, Shelter House’s facility was moved to its current location in Falls Church. In 2007, Shelter House was awarded Fairfax County’s contract to operate the Katherine K. Hanley Family Shelter in Fairfax. In 2010, Shelter House became the first non-profit to operate Artemis House, Fairfax County’s only 24 hour Domestic Violence Shelter.

Mission:

To prevent and end homelessness and domestic violence by engaging the community, building effective relationships and providing crisis intervention, safe housing and supportive services.

Vision:

Shelter House envisions a community free of homelessness and domestic violence.

Shelter House C.A.R.E.s

Their Core Values are: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empowerment.