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Volunteers of America Chesapeake has operated the
Hilda Barg Homeless Prevention Center
in Woodbridge, Virginia,
a shelter for singles and families with children, since 1990.

The Center is operated under contract with
Prince William County.

AfterShare® was formed in 1993 by formerly homeless residents who return to the Center to volunteer after their stay. AfterShare and VOA's Men's Transitional Program are programs created by Volunteers of America to fill unmet needs in the county. Both programs are funded by donations.

Click here for a detailed history of the Homeless Prevention Center, AfterShare and AfterShare Kids.


Which kid is homeless?

(Click for the answer and other kids' pictures.)

AfterShare has expanded to a program that not only serves the homeless, but serves those in need or at risk of homelessness through Outreach and Prevention. Excess items donated to the community are shared with those in need on Tuesday evenings and Sundays. Families in the community come to the Center to receive food, clothes, household goods and toys.

AfterShare also helps raise money for direct expenses of currently homeless residents. The AfterShare Fund helps with deposits on housing or utilities as families move into their own homes.

The founder of AfterShare Kids said in 1998, "I would encourage anyone to at least try to find a way to heal some kind of hurt in this world. They would be surprised how easy it can be. I have learned that you don't need to own much or be wealthy to help people." - Kerri Stephen


Read more about . . .

. . . what some AfterShare Kids write about homelessness.

. . . profiles of our residents' struggles and success.

. . . the AfterShare Rent Fund benefitting current residents.

. . . the Help the Homeless 5K Walk.

. . . homelessness in Prince William County.

. . . our Outreach and Prevention Services.

. . . our past projects and awards.

. . . Marnita Johnson, AfterShare Coordinator.

. . . AfterShare's Holidays at the Center.

. . . what Martin Sheen donated to the Center.

. . . how YOU can help!  Thank you!

. . . other sites with more information about homelessness.

The Homeless Prevention Center is a community service of
Volunteers of America Chesapeake, Inc.

with primary funding from Prince William County, VA


The Hilda M. Barg Homeless Prevention Center
14945 Jefferson Davis Highway
Woodbridge, VA 22191
703-680-5403
Send e-mail to AfterShare@aol.com
Gayle Sanders, Director
Kerri Stephen, AfterShare Kids Founder/Coordinator
Marnita Johnson, AfterShare Volunteer Coordinator


           

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