International Charity House logo International Charity House Connecting Hearts, Building Homes

501(c)(3) · EIN 32-0364590 · Fairfax, VA

International Charity House

Lead where every child gets a fair shot.

We recruit Youth Leadership Fellows who coach students, strengthen families, and build the homes—literal and figurative—where opportunity takes root.

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Our manifesto

Classroom leadership is community leadership.

International Charity House exists so young people are never defined by zip code alone. Our Fellows step into mentoring circles, after-school academies, and family coaching rooms with one charge: raise the ceiling on what a child believes is possible.

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How we lead

Five commitments that guide every Fellow.

Borrowed from the best of fellowship culture—adapted for homes, classrooms, and neighborhoods we serve.

  1. Students first, always Design every session around the learner in front of you—not the curriculum binder behind you.
  2. Families are co-educators Invite caregivers into goals, progress, and celebrations. Stability at home multiplies learning at school.
  3. Equity is a daily practice Name barriers honestly. Redirect resources toward the young people furthest from opportunity.
  4. Teach with evidence and heart Pair rigorous skill-building with the dignity of being seen, heard, and believed in.
  5. Build what lasts Leave systems stronger than you found them—tutoring cohorts, peer mentors, and housing pathways that outlive any single Fellow.

Flagship programs

Three pathways. One mission.

From Fellow training to youth academies to housing-adjacent family support—each program advances educational equity where it matters most.

Children learning together in a community program
Fellowship12 months

Youth Leadership Fellowship

A selective cohort that trains emerging leaders to mentor students, run learning labs, and partner with families. Fellows receive coaching, curriculum, and placement support across partner sites.

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Classroom learning and educational equity in action
AcademiesK–12

After-School Learning Academies

Structured literacy, STEM, and college-readiness sessions led by Fellows and volunteer educators—designed so every child can catch up, keep up, and lean forward.

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Community advocate supporting families
FamiliesStability

Home & Heart Family Supports

Connecting Hearts, Building Homes means pairing educational coaching with practical family stability—resource navigation, workshops, and community referrals that keep learning possible.

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Community mosaic

Moments from the work.

Young people collaborating
Peer mentoring circles
Students in a learning session
Academy learning labs
Community gathering outdoors
Family celebration nights
Hands joined in community support
Volunteer service days

From the field

Recent news & updates

Community volunteers packing supplies

Spring Fellowship orientation opens in Fairfax

New Fellows begin intensive coaching on literacy labs, family partnership, and trauma-informed mentoring.

People gathering for a community meal

Home & Heart workshops return for caregivers

Evening sessions help families navigate school systems, housing resources, and student goal-setting.

Friends connecting in community

Donor-powered tutoring expands weekend seats

Thanks to tax-deductible gifts, our academies added Saturday literacy blocks for middle-school scholars.

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Stand with students

Your next move can change a child’s trajectory.

Donate, apply to the Youth Leadership Fellowship, or partner with International Charity House—Connecting Hearts, Building Homes.

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501(c)(3) public charity · EIN 32-0364590 Donor privacy locked—we never sell or share your info Official contact: admin@internationalcharityhouse.org
Fairfax, VAIRS-listed mailing address
Form 990-NTransparent small-charity filing
NTEE P30Children’s & youth services