2016
- Samuel L. Kelly, Jr. hired as Executive Director
2015
- AACH rebrands to Bridges to Independence
2013
- AACH partners with Virginia
4-H and Smithsonian Institution to refocus and expand youth programs - Focus: character development, career development and academic achievement
2010–2012
- Training facility kicks-off in LifeWorks Building
- Video conferencing utilized for case management and remote training
2009
- Homeless prevention and micro-business programs launch
- LifeWorks expands through partnership with GMU
2006–2007
- Significant IT upgrades to manage client records and more
- AACH joins other providers to establish centralized continuum of care consortium
- Michael O’Rourke hired as 3rd Executive Director
2005
- SAFE AT HOME Kickball Benefit kicks-off
2002
- Ed Rea hired as Executive Director
1998
- SKIT launches with ear-mark through Virginia Department of Social Services
- Case managers hired to work with children and youth
1997
- AACH purchases 932 North Highland through ear-mark arranged by Rep. Jim Moran
- HUD funding expands scope of Adopt-A-Family
1991–1993
- Adopt-A-Family expands to include clients from both Alexandria & Arlington
1991
- Shelter renovations following fire
- Capacity increases to 50 beds
1989
- Shelter operations move to present location (42-bed capacity)
1987–1988
- Adopt-A-Family launches to transition families to apartments
- LifeWorks program launches to provide employment services
- Shelter named Sullivan House after Rosemari Sullivan, a founding board member
1986
- 20-bed shelter opens on Fairfax Drive for single men/woman & families
1985
- AACH founded with funding from government and churches
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