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Ann Wingfield: Construction is expected to be complete in February 2021!
The complex includes 44 units. 32 units were extensively renovated and 12 units newly constructed. Additionally new community center space and offices for CHASS were constructed. The rental units are available to income eligible residents.
Ann Wingfield Project Continues Strong
More affordable housing is on the way!
The Chandler Project: Good progress!
Culpeper Housing and Shelter Services (CHASS) is making good progress on the Chandler Street renovation projects. These homes have three bedrooms and one bath and are being remodeled with an all new interior and conversion of the window air conditioning units to...
Overcoming Life’s Obstacles
Last week I was listening intently to the words of a song by Mandisa. The song was "Overcomer". Part of the song goes like this: "Everybody's been down Hit the bottom, hit the ground Ooh, You're not alone Just take a breath, don't forget Hang on to his promises...
Paying It Forward
Culpeper Shelter not only provides emergency shelter for those in need, but also with Rapid Re-Housing funds assist many families to obtain permanent housing. Over the past several months CCDC has rapidly re-housed six families. These families were in the emergency...
Turning the Bad into Good
As the Executive Director of Culpeper Housing and Shelter Services (CHASS) I meet women every day from all walks of life. Each one has her own difficult circumstances to deal with and her own level of pain to endure. One may have a disability, another may be...
How Homelessness Affects Children
Millions of children experience homelessness every year. According to the National Mental Health Association, on any given night, 1.2 million children are homeless. These numbers are just astounding to me. The experience of homelessness affects the physical,...
Shared Housing – A Solution to Homelessness
Culpeper Housing and Shelter Services (CHASS) operates a 15 bed emergency homeless shelter in Culpeper, VA. One of our biggest challenges is finding affordable housing for the homeless, particularly singles with very limited income (i.e. minimum wage, disability or...
What is real love?
The month of February is super-focused on love and romance. After all, February 14th is Valentine’s Day. It is a time of year when people give cards, letters, chocolate, flowers or presents to their spouse or partner and those they love, and you see common symbols of...
Living Life to the Fullest
Recently I have been made aware of just how short life can be and the importance of living life to the fullest. As the years go by, the more you realize that happiness takes work. At times it takes strength and courage to smile through the tears. It’s so easy to look...
Letting Go of Bitterness
Recently the pastor of my church preached on forgiveness. It brought back some old memories when I was hurt very deeply by family that I loved so much. For years I held on to that resentment and bitterness until I realized the only one that was hurting was me. It was...
Culpeper Housing & Shelter Services
215 E. Spencer St.
Culpeper, VA 22701 Phone: 540-825-7434
