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The Week's Top Story: FACETS Fights Homelessness
The organization, which helps impoverished residents find affordable housing, is celebrating 25 years of work.
FACETS, a non-profit organization striving to end homelessness in Fairfax County, celebrated its 25th anniversary at a benefit breakfast last Thursday.
The event was attended by hundreds of people, including a slew of elected officials, and featured emotional stories from residents who have been able to get back on their feet through FACETS’ help.
And the organization’s work continues to be noticed. The county’s homeless population declined 12 percent in 2012 and is down 26 percent from 2007.
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“Everyday I wake up with the dream of putting myself out of a job,” said Amanda Andere, FACETS director.
But there are still challenges along the road.
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The unknown effects of sequestration cuts have forced the county to halt its issuance of affordable housing vouchers. A few families were able to get their applications in on time, but many others are going to have to wait for housing.
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