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

Black History Month: Looking Back to Preserve the Future

For the past three years, the worshiping community at Christ House has marked the beginning of African American History month with a special service of story and song*. Created by Dr. Asa Lee for the […] More…

As Long As We Exist

Almost four years ago, Mr. Delgado first arrived at Christ House. Our clinical staff treated him for circulatory issues in his feet as a result of diabetes complications. Before his admission, he had been released […] More…

group photo of staff members in conference room at Potter's House during the recent staff retreat

Staff Reflection by John Craig

For the first time in over two years, Christ House staff gathered for an in-person staff retreat in November 2022. Potter’s House generously hosted our group, providing a hot breakfast and coffee. The focus of […] More…

Celebrating 30 Years of the Kairos Program

In September 2022, we celebrated 30 years of our Kairos Program. What began as apartment units spread out across the neighborhood, transformed into Kairos House – a 37-unit apartment building located half a block away […] More…

Christ House’s 2021 Annual Report

Dear Friends, As we reflect on 2021, we are filled with gratitude for the many ways we have come together to support the important needs of our communities. Here at Christ House, our priority has […] More…

Reopening Our Doors

Since Christ House was founded in 1985, the first floor outpatient clinic (5th health station) and Shower Program have been part of our services, operating separately from our respite floor. Anyone in need of support […] 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

  • September 13, 2022 12:00 pm
    Christ House Neighborhood Tour
  • September 29, 2022 6:00 pm
    Speaker Series on Homelessness and Health Care
  • November 29, 2022 12:00 am
    Giving Tuesday
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Contact Us

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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