Christ House

Healing and Hope for Homeless Persons

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 Our Mission

The mission of Christ House is to provide comprehensive and compassionate care for people experiencing homelessness with acute medical needs in the District of Columbia and to offer assistance in addressing critical issues to help break the cycle of homelessness. Learn More

What’s Happening at Christ House

Creating Space for Healing: National Nurses Week 2022

Christ House prides itself on providing 24-hour clinical care for men experiencing homelessness with acute medical needs in DC. This care would not be possible without our dedicated nursing staff. Nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and […] More…

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Christ House Matchmaking Machine: A Year Long Volunteer Reflection

One thing that surprises me about Christ House is the lasting friendships that are made or re-kindled on the second floor. Friends from childhood, friends from sharing an experience while on the street, or long-lost […] More…

Supporting Sleep Health: National Sleep Awareness Month

When patients first arrive at Christ House, many initially have a hard time falling asleep and staying asleep. Of patients admitted in 2021, over 40% came directly from the street or shelter. On the street, […] More…

Point In Time (PIT) Count

Measuring Homelessness in the US Each year in January, the US Government Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) conducts a Point-in-Time (PIT) Count or Housing Inventory (HIC) Count to estimate the number of unhoused […] More…

Christ House’s Resources on Racial Equity

While we are glad to have the opportunity to share resources surrounding the history, oppression, resilience, and achievements of Black individuals throughout Black History Month, we recognize that the path to equity and inclusion is […] More…

Upcoming Events

  • June 9, 2022 4:00 pm
    Christ House Neighborhood Tour
  • August 20, 2022 12:00 am
    Compassion in Action: Christ House’s 5k Fundraiser
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1717 Columbia Road NW
Washington, DC 20009

(202) 328-1100 /phone
(202) 328-1850 /administrative fax
(202) 328-7461 /medical fax

development@christhouse.org
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