How would your friends describe you? Caring, Steady, Concerned What is your favorite food? Crab cakes As a native of DC, what changes have you seen in DC? Neighborhood changes, street car in NE still has glitches, more crime What is your goal for 2015? Stay clean and sober Have a place of my own Who […] More…
Welcome Year-long Volunteers!
Last week, our 2015-16 year-long volunteers began working at Christ House and living in community at Emmanuel House. We look forward to what this group of talented and passionate group of volunteers will bring to the Christ House community. Please be sure to welcome them when you visit Christ House. Bethanne Bartscherer Case Management Assistant College of […] More…
Staff Spotlight: Dave
What do you do in your role at Christ House? Our office schedules volunteers for a variety of activities, such as meal service, basic maintenance, cleaning apartments, garden projects, and educational opportunities. I also give tours and orientation for new volunteers and persons interested in learning about the Christ House ministry. What is your favorite aspect […] More…
Patient Spotlight: Sammy
How would your friends describe you? Quiet & not much to say What is your favorite food? Barbecue ribs What changes have your seen in DC? Traffic – more cars What is your goal in 2015? To share with people my experience with frostbite Who would you like to have dinner with? President Obama If you […] More…
Farewell Year-Long Volunteers
Today is the 2014-2015 year-long volunteers’ last day of service at Christ House. We held a farewell party on Tuesday during which many words of love and appreciation were exchanged between the YLVs and the staff, patients, and Kairos Program members. This volunteer group will be greatly missed, though we know that they will continue to bring compassion and joy into their […] More…
Patient Spotlight: Michael
Join us for a Q&A with one of our patients. How would your friends describe you? Smiley or always smiling What is your favorite food? Curried Chicken What is your goal for 2015? Exercise to keep my body in good shape & good nutrition for better health Who would you like to have dinner with? My […] More…
Record-Breaking Patient Volume
Through the first half of 2015, we provided a record amount of care to our patients. We are on track to provide 11,000 patient days of care for the first time in our history. Our average daily occupancy is over 30 patients per day and as we write this report, every one of our 34 […] More…
Patient Escorts Make the Difference
While staying at Christ House, some patients need additional medical tests and care from area medical service providers. As many of us know, doctor’s appointments can sometimes be challenging experiences. Explaining your medical condition can be difficult, undergoing tests can be frightening, and absorbing medical diagnoses and instructions can be overwhelming. For these reasons, Christ […] More…
Volunteering with Meal Groups
One of the best ways to serve at Christ House is to organize a Meal Group. Meal Groups support our kitchen staff in providing nutritious meals to about 65 patients at Christ House and men in the Kairos Program. These groups of 3-5 volunteers assist in preparing meals, serving patients, and cleaning up the kitchen. […] More…
DC Councilmember visits Christ House
On June 12th, we welcomed DC City Councilmember Brianne Nadeau on her first visit to Christ House. Councilmember Nadeau represents Ward One, where Christ House is located. She met staff and patients and received a tour of Christ House and Kairos House from co-founder Janelle Goetcheus. She also sat down with Kairos Program members to discuss their journeys to Christ House and […] More…
