Fairfax Fundraiser Raises $185K For Mental Health, Housing Services

FAIRFAX CITY, VA — A Fairfax fundraiser raised more than $185,000 to support affordable housing and mental health services for vulnerable residents while honoring three leaders and organizations working to prevent homelessness.

Nearly 200 people attended Pathway Homes' annual Steps to Pathways Breakfast on Friday, where the nonprofit recognized U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, retired Cornerstones CEO Kerrie Wilson and HomeAid for their contributions to housing and supportive services.

The event brought together community leaders, clients and supporters to raise money and awareness for Pathway Homes, which provides housing and mental health services to people facing poverty, homelessness and other challenges.

Among the speakers was La'velle Crawford, a Pathway Homes client who shared how the organization helped him rebuild his life after years of addiction and a serious health issue.

After entering a recovery program, Crawford was referred to Pathway Homes' Assisted Living Program in Arlington, where he found stable housing and ongoing support.

"Coming to Pathway's, I have found the support, structure, and community that I needed to survive," Crawford told attendees. "I have the stability of a home, that feels like home, with staff that recognize us as individuals and treat us with respect."

Crawford said the combination of housing support and recovery programs has helped him turn his experiences into an opportunity to help others.

Pathway Homes has provided affordable housing and supportive services for more than 45 years, serving people with serious mental illnesses and other disabilities throughout Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Central Florida.

The nonprofit said it reached more than 2,000 people in 2025, helping residents access stable housing and services intended to support long-term recovery and independence.

Money raised during the Fairfax City breakfast will support the organization's efforts to prevent and end homelessness.