There's no place like home

The Haven at First and Market will be hosting an Open House and Art Auction on Friday Nov. 5, 2010.  Art work has been donated by dozens of local artists to support our cause.  Please stop by between 6pm and 9pm for the festivities.  The money from your admission and any art you buy will help the Haven keep its doors open to homeless folks this winter.  Go here to find out more details.

The Haven at First and Market

The weekend before Thanksgiving, I got a chance to shoot the housewarming party for the the new Haven at First and Market, which is dedicated to serving the homeless and struggling members of our Charlottesville community.  I've been a part of a committee that is helping to develop the guidelines, volunteer materials, and supply lists for the past year and a half.

The Open House was a great success!  We got an opportunity to hear from Tom, the catalyst for the project, from Dave, the mayor, and from Janet and Kaki, members of the Board that has been overseeing the development of the Haven.  Folks got an opportunity to learn about the function of the Haven and to sign-up as volunteers.  

For information about volunteering at the Haven, contact our executive director, Kaki Dimock: executivedirector@tjach.org