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Alfred Street Baptist Church Donates $1M to Prevent Evictions

4/19/2026

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Alfred Street Baptist Church donated $1 million to cover back rent owed by Alexandria's public housing agency, preventing the eviction of 338 families.
Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins revealed that the public housing agency owed $1 million in back rent, affecting nearly 450 tenants.
Rev. Howard-John Wesley of Alfred Street Baptist Church announced the donation during a service, and said the Interfaith Council will provide resources to prevent future rent issues.

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Alfred Street Baptist Church donated $1 million to cover back rent owed by Alexandria's public housing agency, preventing the eviction of 338 families.
Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins revealed that the public housing agency owed $1 million in back rent, affecting nearly 450 tenants.
Rev. Howard-John Wesley of Alfred Street Baptist Church announced the donation during a service, and said the Interfaith Council will provide resources to prevent future rent issues.