Support Christ House while enjoying performances from award-winning a cappella groups, right here in DC! The 24th Annual Sing Out for Shelter concert will be held at 8pm on Saturday, February 20th at Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church. All proceeds will benefit three organizations that serve the homeless in DC – Friendship Place, Christ House, and MMUMC’s Metropolitan House. […] More…
Apply to be a Year-Long Volunteer
We are now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 Year-Long Volunteer program! Are you or someone you know interested in serving those who are homeless and sick in Washington, DC, all while living in an intentional residential community? Learn more about volunteer positions, intentional community, answers to frequently asked questions, or apply now. Email completed applications and reference forms to YLV@christhouse.org. Applications […] More…
Staff and Kairos Christmas Party
Christ House staff, Kairos Program members, and their families gathered for a joyful Christmas celebration. The evening was full of good food, festive music, gift-giving, and celebration of community. The Kairos Gospel Choir and a few musically-gifted staff led us in Christmas carols and Santa stopped by to pass out gifts to the kids. Christ House celebrates its […] More…
Patient Spotlight: Rickey
How would your friends describe you? As an active, fun guy. What is your favorite food? Spaghetti with Italian sausage, mozzarella cheese, and some garlic bread on the side. My mother used to cook it – and it’s just good! As a native of DC, what changes have you seen in the city? A lot […] More…
Patient Spotlight: Kenneth
How would your friends describe you? Very quiet- I tend to stay to myself. What is your favorite food? Seafood: shrimp or fish. I grew up in North Carolina and it reminds me of there. What’s one of your favorite things about your home state, North Carolina? The beaches. What is your goal in 2015? […] More…
Giving Tuesday, December 1st
On Tuesday, December 1st, you are invited to join with thousands of United Methodists to support Advance projects on #GivingTuesday. Giving Tuesday is an international movement to extend the spirit of giving thanks into the Advent season. As a UMC Advance project, Christ House encourages you to make an online donation on December 1st to […] More…
Remembering Homeless Veterans
This Veterans Day, we express gratitude for all of those who have served in our nation’s military. Unfortunately, we know that some of these veterans do not feel remembered as they struggle to survive on the streets and in the shelters of Washington, DC. According to the 2015 Point in Time Survey, in the District […] More…
49th New Day Graduation
Meet the 49th graduating class of the New Day Addictions Recovery Program! Every few months, we hold a graduation ceremony to celebrate those who complete the New Day Addictions Recovery Program at Christ House. New Day is a substance abuse recovery program based on the 12 Step Recovery Program. The program educates patients on abuse-associated behaviors and […] More…
Celebrating “Life After Life”
On November 2nd, Christ House held its All Saints’ Day “Life after Life” service. This decades-long tradition is centered around the practice of reading aloud the names of all former Christ House patients and staff who have passed away. We read approximately 450 names this year, followed by the community response that each one of them was “present.” After all names were read, community members shared personal memories […] More…
Staff Spotlight: Alyssa
What do you do in your role at Christ House? As a nurse at Christ House, I work to provide medical care and emotional support to the patients. I educate patients on medication and health. I coordinate patient care – schedule appointments, work with the pharmacy, and deal with insurance issues. I assess wounds and […] More…
