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New Hope Eleanor Kennedy Shelter - Fort Belvoir, VA

Description: Must call to get on waiting list, call back for availability.

The Kennedy Shelter is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Services

Services include case management, advocacy, employment assistance, housing assistance, meals, and connection with community resources and programs.

Eleanor U. Kennedy Shelter is a 50 bed shelter for 38 men and 12 women, located in a historic building on Fort Belvoir grounds outside the Tulley Gate. It is named in honor of Eleanor U. Kennedy, a community leader who spearheaded the founding of New Hope Housing and served on its Board of Directors for many years. The shelter opened in 1986 and was originally known as the South County Community Shelter.
Eligibility

Shelter is available for adults only.
Referral Process

Please contact shelter by phone for information and bed availability.

During winter months, adults in need of shelter can go directly to site for availability. Visit Hypothermia Prevention Programs & Winter Shelters for more information.


Do you have items to donate? Contact New Hope Eleanor Kennedy Shelter at the phone number provided above to see if they can use any items you may have to donate.

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Do you have items to donate? Contact New Hope Eleanor Kennedy Shelter at the phone number provided above to see if they can use any items you may have to donate.