#89 Carpenter's Shelter - Shannon Steene
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Today we sit down with Shannon Steene of Carpenter\\u2019s Shelter and discuss causes of and solutions to homelessness and the concept of \\u201cpowered by community.\\u201d Like many organizations servicing those on the edge of poverty or homeless, Carpenter\\u2019s Shelter relies heavily on a vast network of volunteers which fill a number of essential roles including security and cooking and serving three meals a day, 365 days a year. The organization works to end the \\u201cband-aid\\u201d phase by empowering people with the skills necessary to return to permanent housing and a firm place in the community.
Shannon Steene is the Executive Director of Carpenter\\u2019s Shelter in the City of Alexandria, Virginia. He brings more than 20 years of leadership experience to his role, having worked at local, regional and national nonprofits.
The Carpenter\\u2019s Shelter offers Alexandria\\u2019s homeless the shelter and support to stabilize and transition back into independent living in the community.
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