Dr. Donald Edward Martin passed away on March 9, 2026, in the place he called home for almost four decades – Christ House in Washington, DC – surrounded by loved ones. Born in 1929 into a traditional Mennonite community, Don’s life began in a two-story log house without electricity, telephone, heating, or indoor plumbing. From […] More…
Fostering Joy, Creating Hope
D.C. friends- have you ever walked past Christ House on Columbia Road and noticed a group of our patients sitting in the courtyard? The beautiful statue of Jesus by Jimilu Mason helps identify us, but otherwise we are tucked into a fairly nondescript building. It would be easy to pass us by without realizing what […] More…
From My Bookshelf: Recommended Reading for Black History Month from Charles Anderson-Gray, Chaplain
When I was asked to write about books on my bookshelf for Black History Month, there were so many titles that immediately came to mind. Howard Thurman’s landmark work Jesus and the Disinherited remains vital and challenging, as does James Cone’s The Cross and the Lynching Tree and Cole Arthur Riley’s This Here Flesh. But […] More…
Exciting News at Kairos House: Introducing Renewed Way
We are pleased to share that a new program has begun at Kairos House, created as the next step for long-time Kairos Members who have completed the New Day classes. Called Renewed Way, this program responds to a growing need for deeper engagement and continued growth in recovery. Since the addictions program began in 2000, […] More…
Pastries for a Purpose: Bakers, Artists, Neighbors
It was a lovely day (shout-out Willie who sang the Bill Withers classic) as the Christ House community gathered for our first annual Pastries for a Purpose event at The LINE Hotel in Adams Morgan! We enjoyed delicious treats, fantastic talent, and lots of laughs as we celebrated Christ House’s legacy of healing and hope. […] More…
God at Work: Paul’s Journey Through Christ House
Interview and article by Ethan Neufeld, during his internship at Christ House. Paul is a former patient and has been a Kairos Member since 2010. Paul Deonaraine grew up in British Guyana, living with his grandmother, and spent some of his early adult years serving in the army there. Eventually, he moved to Washington, D.C. […] More…
A Semester at Christ House
Ethan, student of Eastern Mennonite University, recently completed a semester long internship at Christ House. His work with leading nutrition and wellness workshops with Kairos Members and conducting interviews to collect their stories has been so appreciated. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors and thank him for his commitment to this […] More…
From Chef Kendra’s Kitchen: Pumpkin Maple Cookies
Happy Holidays! We asked Chef Kendra to share one of her favorite seasonal recipes with us, and she delivered. These pumpkin cookies are sweet, salty, and the perfect accompaniment to your holiday dessert menu. “The roasted koginut squash is sweet and buttery and pairs beautifully with the maple syrup glaze. Enjoy!” – Chef Kendra-Nicole Stephens […] More…
Make Your Giving Tuesday Gift!
Please consider making a donation to our Giving Tuesday Campaign, which supports the work of comprehensive and compassionate care. Your support means the world to us and our patients! It is because of you that we are able to provide healing for men experiencing homelessness with acute medical needs. More…
Volunteer Spotlight: Ben
Ben Consilvio, a weekly volunteer with Ignatian Volunteer Corps, is in his second year serving at Christ House. He brings a wealth of lifetime experience, including some fifty years of work in cybersecurity. He has put his patience and his technical skills to use, helping us with data entry and updating records. He also helps […] More…
