Wesley Housing's Promising Futures - Lincolnia

Program Overview

Adult programs are offered at Wesley Housing's four Community Resource Centers in Fairfax County and Arlington County:

5128 Lincoln Ave # B, Alexandria, VA 22312
2102 18th St N, Arlington, VA 22201
2802 Hollywood Rd #A Falls Church, VA 22043
106 N Thomas St Arlington, VA 22203

Services include:

- Literacy, Reading/Writing Development
- Life Skills
- Computer Training
- Job Search Assistance
- Financial Management
- Eviction Prevention/Housing Stability
- English for Speakers of Other Languages

Cost Info

Student and Volunteer Success Stories

Moving from place to place becomes a norm when you've been shuffled between various relatives growing up. Until two years ago, this is how Bob, a 61-year-old homeless vet had lived in and around DC. But through all the heartache and pain, Bob found a place to call home and job to call a career.

With a bit of a southern drawl, Bob is originally from South Carolina, but he has lived in the area since the age of 15. Bob was given the opportunity to join the military, which allowed him to travel the country and gain experience. Sadly, after leaving the military, Bob struggled with homelessness due to former substance abuse and other disabilities. This also contributed to his difficulties in finding and keeping employment. However, he found his way to Wesley Housing, and after roughly ten years of being unemployed, Bob was referred to our employment specialist, Nathan, who helped strengthen his resume and skills.

"Specifically, I wanted to highlight the vast experience he has working in different fields. Bob's a one man show," Nathan said. Nathan enlisted Bob in several classes to brush up his writing, computer, and interviewing skills.

After roughly three months, Bob attended a job fair where he met with the Willard Intercontinental Hotel's human resources department, and a week later was given an interview for a steward position, assisting in the hotel kitchen. A couple of weeks later, Bob visited our Community Resource Center to access the internet where he opened an email saying he was hired.

"I was very excited when I found out," Bob said with genuine enthusiasm. "It makes me feel good to work with everyone. And with a dish washing machine instead of everything by hand, like the first time," Bob said, referring to his first job as a dishwasher as a teenager. "Through the years everything eventually tied together."