FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 8, 2014
Fairfax, Virginia –
Christopher C. Finlay, Founder of Shelters to Shutters, a non-profit organization that provides housing and employment opportunities to the homeless by educating and engaging real estate/property management leaders and encouraging action within their communities, announced today that Scott Pitts has joined the organization as Case Management Director. Mr. Pitts brings to Shelters to Shutters a broad range of human services experience and a strong history of assisting homeless individuals throughout his career.
“We are thrilled to have Scott join the Shelters to Shutters team,” Mr. Finlay stated. “He is an outstanding leader with the background and expertise to advance our cause of providing opportunity for ready to work homeless individuals. We are excited to work with him as he brings the work of Shelters to Shutters to a new and exciting level.”
Prior to joining Shelters to Shutters, Mr. Pitts served as the Coordinator of the Fairfax-Falls Church Housing Locator Network, one of the largest housing networks for homeless in the country. Under his tutelage, the program became the first nationally certified rapid re-housing program by the National Alliance to End Homelessness. He has also participated in the Virginia State Housing Commission Subgroup and the Fairfax County Emergency Shelter Re-design Task Force. Mr. Pitts received his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from James Madison University and obtained a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from Marymount University.
About Shelters to Shutters:
Shelters to Shutters provides housing and employment opportunities to the homeless by educating and engaging real estate/property management leaders and encouraging action within their communities. Shelters to Shutters also partners with local organizations that serve the homeless, veterans, and domestic violence victims to identify successful candidates for the Shelters to Shutters Program.
Media Contact:
Martha Newton
info@shelterstoshutters.org
703.634.5679