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Good Shepherd Cuts Ribbon on Third Home Renovated by HomeAid, Set to Welcome Moms with Teenage Sons 

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Good Shepherd Chief Development Officer Elizabeth Vermette (left), HomeAid National Capital Region CEO, Kristyn Burr (center) and representatives of HomeAid, Lennar Homes, and other vendors stand at the Hope house in Purcellville during a recent ribbon cutting celebration.
Good Shepherd Chief Development Officer Elizabeth Vermette (left), HomeAid National Capital Region CEO, Kristyn Burr (center) and representatives of HomeAid, Lennar Homes, and other vendors stand at the Hope house in Purcellville during a recent ribbon cutting celebration.

Good Shepherd of Northern Virginia board members, representatives of HomeAid National Capital Region and HomeAid’s Builder Captain Lennar gathered in early January to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the recently renovated Mary’s House of Hope in Purcellville.


The three-story, four-bedroom, single family home was the third project completed by HomeAid for Good Shepherd, which seeks to empower and uplift women, children, and families experiencing homelessness by providing shelter, support, and resources that foster stability and self-sufficiency.


The $21,445 renovation project, 100% of which was donated by HomeAid and its partners, included updating the bathrooms, a fresh coat of paint, new lighting, luxury vinyl plank flooring, an improved staff living space, added additional lighting around the perimeter of the house for safety, and enhanced exterior with landscaping as well as cleared an area for a community garden to encourage family connections.


We are deeply grateful to HomeAid, an incredible nonprofit that unites builders and trade partners to share their time, talents, and resources to help other nonprofits that support people experiencing homelessness across the DMV,” Good Shepherd Chief Development Officer Elizabeth Vermette said. “We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the outstanding team at Lennar for leading this project with such dedication, as well as to all the trade partners whose contributions made these renovations possible.”


The work transformed the home into a safe and dignified transitional home for women and their teenage sons for years to come.


Serving mothers with teenage boys marks an important addition to Good Shepherd’s mission, and requires updated facilities and services.


The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments 2024 Point-in-Time count of persons experiencing homelessness shows that transition-age youth (18-24) represent a rapidly growing segment of the homeless population, and are often overlooked. 

In Loudoun County alone, there were 67 individuals in this cohort, a staggering increase of 338% from 2023. Overall, 57% of Loudoun’s homeless population are men or boys. 

Good Shepherd recognized the need and is working to address it. Mary’s House of Hope is the first home in Good Shepherd’s history dedicated to helping women with teenage boys.


“These improvements go far beyond enhancing the appearance and comfort of the house—they send a powerful message to the families who live here,” Vermette continued. “You are seen, you are valued, and you are loved."


In addition to HomeAid’s Builder Captain, Lennar 10 Trade Partners donated their time, expertise and materials to this project.

  • Titan Erosion Control

  • Burgess Lighting

  • Capital Mechanical

  • MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc

  • B.K. Electric

  • Metro Stone Works

  • Best Painting Services LLC

  • Sherwin Williams

  • Darvish Interiors

  • D&S Cleaning


“HomeAid connects builders with nonprofits serving those experiencing, or at risk of experiencing homelessness. As a result, we have made essential upgrades to Mary’s House of Hope, which will now be a dignified place where a mom and her teenage sons can build new memories, find comfort, and begin to heal,” HomeAid National Capital Region CEO, Kristyn Burr said. “Starting the year in a home that provides stability and dignity offers more than just a roof over their heads—it provides a foundation for hope and a sense of belonging. This home represents a fresh start in a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment.”


Last December, HomeAid, with the help of Knutson Companies and 19 Trade Partners, held a ribbon cutting on the newly renovated Peace House in Leesburg. 


Good Shepherd Chief Development Officer Elizabeth Vermette (center right) and Good Shepherd Board Chair Hugh Forsythe (left) stand with HomeAid National Capital Region CEO, Kristyn Burr (center) and a representative of Knutson Companies at the ribbon cutting for the Peace House in Leesburg Dec. 2024.
Good Shepherd Chief Development Officer Elizabeth Vermette (center right) and Good Shepherd Board Chair Hugh Forsythe (left) stand with HomeAid National Capital Region CEO, Kristyn Burr (center) and a representative of Knutson Companies at the ribbon cutting for the Peace House in Leesburg Dec. 2024.

This single-family home included a kitchen remodel with new appliances; updates to the HVAC system, bathrooms, and laundry room; fresh paint and new lighting throughout; repairs to the exterior stairways and windows in order to improve functionality; and enhanced storage and safety.


A look at the new porch at the Peace House with a picture of what it looked like before the renovation.
A look at the new porch at the Peace House with a picture of what it looked like before the renovation.

Knutson Companies along with Eastern Applicators, Noble Construction and VCI also built and installed a custom playhouse for the children who will live at Peace House.

That project, totaled $118,464 in labor, time and expertise with the following Trade Partners contributing to the project

  • ABW Appliances

  • American Disposal

  • Carter Lumber

  • Davenport Insulation

  • Dunn’s Floor Covering

  • Eastern Applicators, Inc.

  • Falcon HVAC

  • Hall Mechanical & Associates, Inc.

  • KT Enterprises

  • Legacy Contractors

  • Masonry Masters

  • Neka Marble and Granite

  • Noble Roofing

  • Southern Electric Service Company

  • Timberlake Cabinetry

  • Trinity Wiring Solutions, LLC

  • United Site Services of Maryland, Inc.

  • Velasquez Contractor

  • Virginia Cleaning & Punchout, Inc.


HomeAid National Capital Region builds and maintains housing and programmatic facilities for nonprofit organizations serving those experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness by leveraging their relationships within the building industry to garner in-kind donations of labor and materials. HomeAid has completed more than 205 construction projects that together have served as a safe and stable space for more than 339,000 vulnerable individuals in our community.


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