Every Thursday afternoon, patients have the opportunity to participate in a new activity called “Psalms & Scribbles.” Lizzie, a Christ House Chaplain who facilitates the group, explains, “These men have a lot on their minds and, for most of them, spirituality is an important part of the healing process.” The group meets in the […] More…
Do More 24
Giving for this year’s Do More 24 has closed. In just 24 hours, our supporters gave $2,343 to support the work of Christ House! Thank you for your generosity!!! Do More 24 is a 24-hour giving event on Thursday, June 2nd that raises funds in the local community and for the local community. Last year, […] More…
Reflections from a Year-Long Volunteer
Bethanne, a former year-long volunteer, shares her Christ House experience: When friends and family ask about how I’m spending my first year out of college, some people comment on how “sad” or “difficult” my job must be, and question why I wouldn’t prefer to have a paying job or go straight to medical school. I […] More…
A Duck Race for Good
You’re invited to the fun, family-friendly DC Duck Race in support of Christ House and other DC-area nonprofits who are grant recipients of the Rotary Club of Washington, DC. How to join in the duck fun: Sponsor a duck (or two or three…) – sponsor a duck for $10 and it will be entered into a race down […] More…
Volunteer Spotlight: Virginia
Where do you call home? Washington, DC. I was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. What attracted you to Christ House? It seemed like a unique place and mission when I first heard of it years ago. It is well-run. To me, it’s a beacon of hope in the neighborhood. What do you enjoy about volunteering […] More…
Staff Spotlight: Yolanda
What do you do in your role at Christ House? Greet visitors and staff, answer the phone and direct the caller to the appropriate person. Type verses for Table Fellowship and create the weekly calendar. What is your favorite aspect of your job? Meeting new people and helping with Volunteer Appreciation Night and the Christmas […] More…
Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night is a new tradition at Christ House. Patients, staff and volunteers gather for a night of showing off and having fun. Though we don’t actually need a microphone in our activities room, we have a computer with all the best that YouTube has to offer (karaoke songs!) and a pair of speakers. […] More…
Patient Spotlight: Hervie
How would your friends describe you? Outgoing, caring, a people person, and lots of fun! What is your favorite food? Sushi. Hands down. What’s one of your favorite things about your home state, South Carolina? The friends and family I have there. And the beach (naturally). What is your goal for the rest of 2015? […] More…
Volunteer Spotlight: Heather & Karsten
Where do you call home? Our home is the Spring Valley Bruderhof in Farmington, PA, just south of Pittsburgh. The Bruderhof is a church of international Christian communities where families live together sharing resources as inspired by the early Christian Church. What drew you to Christ House? Newly married in November 2015, we were given […] More…
50th New Day Graduation
Christ House recently celebrated its 50th New Day Addictions Recovery Program graduation. New Day is a free, optional substance abuse recovery program available to all Christ House patients. The program is based on the 12-Step Recovery Program and has been thoughtfully curated for our patients by Petrina Williams, B.S., CAC II. This evidenced-based, participant-directed program focuses […] More…
