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“ Our History Beginning in 1998, Valerie Guste Johnson envisioned a more effective relationship to bridge solidarity between the hospitality in-dustry (and other concerned businesses) with homeless services in our Nation’s Capitol. In-fluenced by a legacy of developing solutions to improve public housing by her grandfather’s/parents’ role (former President and Executive Board members, National Housing Conference), parish wide social justice programs (HolyTrinity Catholic Church), and a compelling read, The Street Lawyer, by John Grisham, our goals ‘took route’. We called ourselves KEYS for the Homeless, reflecting the unique “key” contributions of every aspect of our program. Effective March 21, 2005, received IRS 501c3 designation. Today, we believe our drive isevidence-based and results-oriented in effect-ing positive systemic change.

Our Goals Maximize the use of in-kind

resources. Serve as a catalyst for donor

and beneficiary. Directly serve the core basic needs

for those who are transitioning from homelessness and poverty to self-sufficiency.

Reduce waste and protect theenvironment.

Transform positive change inour communities.

TestimonialsYour resources go into direct services for the children and young moms in our care. Thank you for your assistance in our work.

Sr. Mary Bader, St. Ann’s Infant and Maternity Home

Because of support from friends like you, we are able to increase awareness of this particu-lar need and establish a successful, innovative model for permanent supportive housing.

Marilyn Kresky Wolff, Open-Arms Housing

KEYS affirms the diversity of gifts and talents each person has to contribute to the greater common good. It is gratifying for us all to be touched by the transforming generosity of corporate leaders and individuals, particularly in the hospitality industry. I see an extraordinary potential to further this good work!

Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick,Archbishop Emeritus of Washington

We procure no-longer need-ed, gently-used in-kind goods from hotels, restaurants and other concerned businesses, and provide these items, at no cost, to those living in poverty.

Providing everyday basic household goods to meet real life needs.

KEYS for the Homeless Foundation, Inc.P.O. Box 32027 Washington, DC 20007

703.973.KEYS (5397)

www.keysforthehomeless.org

United Way of the National Capitol Area (9424) CVC (8145)

Allied Member, Hotel Association of Washington, DC. Proud member of the Community Service Committee

Class of 2013, Leadership Greater Washington

Center for Non-Profit Advancement

WorkingTogether...

WIth the hospitality industry and other concerned businesses, we travel point-to-point (donor to

beneficiary) delivering just-in-time, basic household goods to meet real life needs. We partner with 55

non-profit organizations providing homeless services in the Greater Washington, DC Metro Area. We have joyfully contributed an esti-mated fair market value of more than $1,000.000. of gently used goods and services to homeless individuals and families (since 2005).

...to benchmark a quality of life.

Volunteer & Service OpportunitiesPick up donations and deliver to designated beneficiary organization.

Host/Organize a coat/clothing/blanket/book/basic needs drive (i.e. toiletries, emergency supplies) to help service providers throughout the Greater Washington, DC metro area

Donate In-Kind Professional Service of Moving Labor, Transportation, and I.T. Support.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact:KEYS@dcemail.com

Ways of Giving

You are KEYYes! I would like to make a financial contribution to KEYS to help support this work in our community.

$25 Helps with costs of packaging and moving supplies

$50 Helps towards high cost of fuel for transporting goods

$100 Helps provide part-time moving assistance

$250 Helps to support all other operation expenses

Your contribution is tax-deductible and will Make A Difference.Donate Online:With just a click of a button, your gift OPENS the doors to new possibilities. Visitwww.keysforthehomeless.org

to keep KEYS ‘on the road’. Donate by Mail:Please make your check payable to: KEYS for the Homeless Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 32027 Washington, DC 20007

Workplace Giving: Support KEYS through your employer’s giving campaigns. Donate through the United Way Campaign of the National Capitol Area (9424) & Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (8145)

Honor a Loved One with a gift to KEYS!A financial contribution or an in-kind donation to be consigned by KEYS to help support our goals.

Know More! More than

15,000 people are homeless in Washington, DC over the course of a year.

DC is the third highest poverty rate in the nation. ($22,000 for a family of four)

DC is the second least affordable housing jurisdiction in the country.

12% of homeless individuals in DC are veterans.

In-Kind goods and resources for permanent supportive housing programs are KEY to ending homelessness.

Sources: Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless, Inc.

If you see a person on the street, in need of help, please call the Shelter Hotline:

1.800.535.7252 for outreach and transporta-tion services to homeless persons in the DC area.

We are the KEYS to providing hope for the future in our genuine care for others.

The Hotel Association of Washington, DC, the Downtown Business Improvement District and The Golden Triangle B.I.D. support our endeavors.

Go-Green Textilerecycling

An Eco-Friendly Model to S.O.S. – Save Our Sheets and F&B LinenDiscardingLinen?

ConsiderthisSolution: RecycleYourCottonTextiles

Hoteliers, Restauranteurs, Hospitals: Your textiles are KEY to protecting and safeguarding the environment. In 2011, members of the H.A.W.D.C. contributed more than 22,240 lbs!

The sale of reusable cotton textiles generates a source of revenue to help sustain our mission. In-kind services provided by Virginia Linen Services.

“Your commitment helps usserve our families in an even greater capacity.”

Parchelle Brooks, Director, DC General Family Emergency Shelter

“Valerie is a game changer; and one who is committed to the greater goal to the health of the community, in providing support for all to reclaim their self-worth.”Hans Bruland, VP & General Manager, The Hay-Adams

“KEYS continues to ‘be there’for us when we truly need you!”

Gary Frye, Executive Director, Woodley House