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"The work of Guest House is so critical in today's world."

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Founded in 1974, Friends of Guest House is a 501(c)(3) charity that helps Northern Virginia women make successful transitions from incarceration back into the community.

We address the root causes of the vicious cycle of crime, and thus we give our clients the most effective help so they do not re-offend. Our program focuses on core issues ranging from trauma and addiction to housing and employment. And our program works:

>	Without re-entry support, 70% of ex-offenders nationwide re-offend within two years.
>	Among Guest House graduates, just 7% re-offend.

Learn more about our programs here.

In Northern Virginia, Guest House is the only group serving female ex-offenders comprehensively. (Elsewhere in Virginia, there are three other such programs. Elsewhere in the DC metro area, there are two other such programs. But only Guest House focuses on Northern Virginia.)

Our work is funded by state and local government agencies, foundations, religious groups, businesses and individuals. Guest House is a member of United Way of the National Capital Area. More about our donors here.

Our Mission: To provide female ex-offenders the structure, supervision, support and assistance they need to become self-sufficient and responsible members of the community.

Our Vision: Rebuilding female ex-offenders' lives by providing them with the physical and emotional tools they need to begin a new life through self-sufficiency.

(May 2013)

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“You and your colleagues are providing a valuable service to your community and this commonwealth. You can count on me doing anything that I can do to be of assistance to you in your labor of love.”
—HAROLD W. CLARKE, Director, Virginia Department of Corrections

"Guest House is recognized as a resource on incarcerated and ex-offender women's issues and we are delighted to lend our support to their work. ... All support they can receive will be greatly appreciated as they continue to be the only program of its kind for women in Northern Virginia. The work of Guest House is so critical in today's world."
—VICKIE JOHNSON-SCOTT, Northern Regional Director, Virginia Department of Social Services

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Friends of Guest House
One East Luray Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301-2025
{p} 703-549-8072
{f} 703-549-8073

Friends of Guest House helps female ex-offenders in Northern Virginia make the difficult transition from incarceration back into the community.

Friends of Guest House, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) public charity: Federal tax ID #51-0201327. Gifts to Guest House are tax-deductible as provided by law.

United Way # 8583

CFC # 69155