In Fairfax County, a new kind of outreach is hitting the road—one built on dignity, compassion, and a deep understanding of the challenges facing the homeless community.
Cornerstones, a supportive housing nonprofit based in Reston, is launching a mobile outreach van this fall to bring essential services directly to unhoused individuals. The van will provide warm showers, laundry facilities, restrooms, and access to case management, housing assistance, and mental health services—meeting people where they are, both physically and emotionally.
The idea was born from years of listening. Cornerstones staff learned that lack of access to basic services can be both dehumanizing and a major barrier to recovery. By reaching high-need areas across Fairfax County, the mobile unit aims to reduce those barriers and build trust with people who may not otherwise seek help.
Funded by a mix of private donations and local support, the project reflects a shift toward more flexible, accessible care. It may not end homelessness, but it offers something powerful: relief, connection, and a renewed sense of dignity.
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