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Staff Reflection by John Craig

November 17, 2022

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

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 this retreat, as shared by our Chaplain, Charles, was to take time to simply be together with one another. Part […] More…

Celebrating 30 Years of the Kairos Program

September 29, 2022

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 from Christ House. Originally built in 1920, the building for Kairos stood vacant for years before Christ House purchased it […] More…

Christ House’s 2021 Annual Report

August 23, 2022

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 always been to provide a safe and dignifying space for our patients to rest and recuperate. Your partnership in our […] More…

Reopening Our Doors

July 21, 2022

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 – whether it be a medical or social need – could come to us and wait to be seen by […] More…

Patient Activities Facilitators Wanted!

June 13, 2022

Do you have a skill or store of knowledge that you would like to teach others? Do you want to spend time getting to know some of our patients? We hope you consider serving as a Patient Activity Facilitator at Christ House. Patient activities are part of the holistic support offered to patients at Christ […] More…

Creating Space for Healing: National Nurses Week 2022

May 9, 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 nurse assistants work in tandem to support our patients’ recovery process. Services provided by our nursing staff include support in […] More…

Christ House Matchmaking Machine: A Year Long Volunteer Reflection

April 25, 2022

Holly sits with a patient

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 relatives, there are so often connections made here that the staff can never anticipate. I like to call this the […] More…

Supporting Sleep Health: National Sleep Awareness Month

March 15, 2022

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, a person has little to no barrier between themselves and the elements, sounds of traffic, other people out at night, […] More…

Point In Time (PIT) Count

February 22, 2022

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 individuals in districts that have been approved for funding. Data for the count is collected by local volunteers who walk […] More…

Nutritious Recipes for the New Year with Food Services Manager Colin Hammond

January 20, 2022

Food Services Manager Colin Hammond photographed with homemade sweet potato pie As Christ House’s Food Services Manager, Colin prepares healthy, fresh, and delicious meals for our patients every day. Colin is originally from Tuscaloosa, Alabama and has culinary experience from the Seattle Service Corps, Edible Hope Kitchen, and AmeriCorps Vista. Colin and our team of […] More…

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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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1717 Columbia Road NW
Washington, DC 20009

(202) 328-1100 /phone
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