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Give Health, Give Hope

December 13, 2016

Are you searching for a special gift for a friend or family member? Donate to the mission of Christ House in their honor, and give the gifts of health and hope to Christ House patients. Your donation’s impact:      $28 provides one month’s worth of supplies for a patient with diabetes      $40 buys one week’s worth of […] More…

Sponsor Thanksgiving Dinner for a Patient

November 24, 2016

Thanksgiving is an opportunity to reflect on our blessings, gather with those who care for us, and enjoy a feast prepared with love. Will you make sure that our patients feel cared for this Thanksgiving?  Our thanksgiving meal will consist of the classics: roasted turkey, homemade cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and gravy, […] More…

#GivingThanksTuesday

November 6, 2016

On the heels of Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes #GivingTuesday. This global day of giving redirects our attention to what truly matters – loving one another. This year, we’re turning #GivingTuesday into #GivingThanksTuesday to give us an opportunity to thank you for how your donations have made a difference in 2016 and will propel our […] More…

Meet our new Executive Chef

October 29, 2016

We’re excited to introduce you to Christ House’s new Executive Chef, Miri Jung! Miri will supervise and oversee all aspects of our full-service kitchen and dining room, which includes meal planning and shopping for groceries (among many other things). She will work with our kitchen volunteers and incorporate donations into the menu with the goal […] More…

Volunteer Spotlight: Viridiana

October 27, 2016

What attracted you to Christ House? My good friend was a volunteer for Christ House’s Thursday evening Table Fellowship dinner and spoke highly of the group, especially Debbie. (Debbie is one of the Christ House cooks.) What is something you have learned while volunteering at Christ House? How alive the spirit of generosity and kindness […] More…

Patient Spotlight: Rudolph

October 22, 2016

How would your friends describe you? They would describe me as energetic! What is your favorite food? Jamaican oxtail What is your goal for the next year? I would like to get well and healthy before I leave Christ House. Who would you mist like to have dinner with? My mother – she lives in […] More…

Give the Gift of Hope

October 14, 2016

This holiday season, give your loved ones the gift of a donation to Christ House in their honor. Give them joy in knowing that your thoughtful gift provides healing and hope to a Christ House patient. A gift of… $28 provides a month’s worth of supplies for a patient with diabetes $40 buys one week’s worth of […] More…

Taking Control of Diabetes

October 14, 2016

     One-third of all Christ House patients are diabetic. As a result, managing this demanding disease is a central component of our medical care.       Our patients often present additional complications due to years of either neglecting to manage their diabetes or not even knowing that they have the disease. Complications can […] More…

Donor Spotlight: Erica

September 24, 2016

I began supporting Christ House in 2012 because I was so impressed with their work among the homeless. I live in Laurel, Maryland and spend most of my time as a Graphic Designer and User Experience consultant. In my free time, I enjoy practicing yoga, weightlifting, crocheting, knitting, cooking, canning, and traveling. One of my […] More…

New Leadership, Same Spirit

September 17, 2016

A note from Christ House Co-founder and Medical Director, Janelle Goetcheus: Dear friends, I have some important news to share with you. After 30 years of service as President of Christ House, Allen Goetcheus has resigned from his administrative duties to fully focus his time as Pastor and Director of Spiritual Life. Christ House is […] More…

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