Staff Updates

Committed to Everyone’s Health & Well-Being

At Goodwin House, we’re committed to everyone’s health and well-being. Together, we are facing a public health concern due to rising cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best thing we can do for our community right now is to respond with calmness and compassion.

We want to share information about the steps we are taking, including policy and protocol changes that affect you as employees. We also offer trusted resources to help you stay informed.

We are actively following information and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), as well as the departments of health for Alexandria, Fairfax and Virginia. Changes to our policies and protocols are made based on the information we receive from these organizations.

We will update this page as the situation evolves. Please check the links below often.

Weekly Staff Updates

• September 30 Employee Update
• September 23 Employee Update
• September 16 Employee Update
• September 9 Employee Update
• September 2 Employee Update
• August 26 Employee Update
• August 19 Employee Update
• August 12 Employee Update
• August 5 Employee Update
• July 29 Employee Update
• July 22 Employee Update
• July 15 Employee Update
• July 8 Employee Update
• July 1 Employee Update
• June 24 Employee Update
• June 17 Employee Update
• June 10 Employee Update
• June 3 Employee Update
• May 27 Employee Update
• May 20 Employee Update
• May 13 Employee Update
• May 6 Employee Update
• April 30 Employee Update
• April 22 Employee Update
• April 16 Employee Update
• April 9 Employee Update
• April 2 Employee Update
• March 25 Employee Update
• March 17 Employee Update
• March 13 Employee Update

Memos, Documents, Forms & Videos

• September 23 | ESOL Employee Interest Form
• September 16 | Financial Emergency Grant Application
• September 9 | Sworn Disclosure Statement & PTO Cash-Out Form
• August 26 | Mandatory Staff Training
• August 14 | Testing Dates for GHA Staff
• August 12 | Updated Travel Policy
• June 24 | Emergency Loan Application & Instructions
• June 17 | Q&A on Solaris UV Machine
• June 2 | Emergency Access Request Letter for DC Curfew
• June 1 | Letter from CEO Rob Liebreich: All in This Together
• May 29 | GHI Staff Memo – Stay Safe Through Reopening
• May 19 | GHI Staff Memo – Hero Pay Differential
• April 16 | Stress Relief Webinar Info
• April 14 | Letter about GHA Staff Member Tests Positive for COVID-19 
• April 13 | Request Form for Staff Support Grant
• April 6 | GHA Staff Mask Guidance
• April 8 | Video from CEO Rob Liebreich
• March 30 | Emergency Access Letter
• March 20 | Memo to All Staff Addressing Your Questions
• March 17 | Memo to All Staff Addressing Your Questions

Employee Travel Policy

As of August 12, 2020, Goodwin House has updated its travel policy for employees. Read the policy here.

Additional Staff Resources

• Local Resources for Those in Need
• Employee Assistance & Work/Life Support Program

Other COVID-19 Resources

We recommend the following resources for the latest, trustworthy information regarding COVID-19:

• The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• The Virginia Department of Health
• The City of Alexandria Health Department
• The Fairfax County Health Department
• Travel Advisories from the U.S. State Department