The failure of New Hope Housing to adequately manage homeless shelters, including the one in Bailey’s Crossroads, has had a negative impact on clients, as well as staff.
Shelter employees have complained about missing paychecks, suspended benefits, and shelters running out of supplies. Meanwhile, homeless people served by the shelter say conditions have deteriorated in recent months, due to inadequate staffing and lack of services.
New Hope Housing had been operating under a corrective action plan for months. The Fairfax County Office to Prevent and End Homelessness took over management of the Bailey’s Shelter and other shelters previously managed by New Hope while it searches for another organization to step in. Staff are being transitioned to Fairfax County temporary employee status…