Each year, The Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness, along with hundreds of volunteers, conducts the Point in Time count of homeless persons in DC. Several Christ House year-long volunteers, staff, and friends volunteered in January for this year’s count. The 2015 Point in Time fact sheet is now available here. A few findings from this year’s count: 7,298: […] More…
2014 Annual Report
Christ House’s 2014 Annual Report is now available on our Financials page. With the support of our generous donors and volunteers, Christ House served 240 patients in 2014. More details about our patients, volunteers, donors, budget, and more can be found in the report. We are grateful for all who joined us in providing comprehensive and compassionate health care to sick, homeless […] More…
Kairos Member Speaks on Mass Incarceration
Our very own Samuel Buggs recently spoke at Ecumenical Advocacy Days, a national gathering focused on “Breaking the Chains: Mass Incarceration and Systems of Exploitation.” Sam is a member of the Kairos Program, a residential recovery program at Christ House. Read his personal, challenging, and inspiring speech below. My brothers and sisters, my name is Samuel Buggs. I […] More…
Mark your calendars for Do More 24!
Do More 24 is a 24-hour giving event that raises funds in the local community and for the local community. Last year, Do More 24 raised $1.1 million for 500 local organizations! Hosted by United Way of the National Capital Area, Do More 24 will award participating nonprofits with special cash prizes according to their fundraising achievements […] More…
Former Year-Long Volunteer receives Bishop Francis Award
Dr. Anne Charbonneau Cardile, a former Christ House year-long volunteer, was the Alumni Recipient of the Catholic Volunteer Network’s Bishop Francis Award. The award honors individuals or groups that have demonstrated exemplary service to their local communities. Dr. Charbonneau Cardile reflected on her year at Christ House in her acceptance speech: Thank you, Jim. I am […] More…
Interview with Janelle Goetcheus
During our recent Volunteer Appreciation Night, Dave Long (Director of Volunteers) interviewed Janelle Goetcheus (Co-founder and Medical Director) for a special look into Christ House’s past, present, and vision for the future. Listen to clips of the interview: Introduction What brought you and Allen to Washington? Christ House began in a relationship with the Church of the Saviour. What is […] More…
2014 Year In Review
This work would not have been possible without your support. Our patients and staff thank you! More…
Create an automatic, monthly, credit card donation
Simplify your giving in three easy steps: 1. Decide how much and how often you wish to give (for example: $50 per month, for 12 months) 2. Note your credit card number & expiration date 3. Call Kelly Dunlap, Development Assistant, at 202-328-1100 to set up your recurring donation in less than 5 minutes More…
$150,000 Spring Matching Challenge Through May 31st
Make a donation to Christ House now through May 31st and your donation will be matched–dollar for dollar–up to $150,000! Each spring, our supporters have given generously to Christ House during the Feinstein Challenge. The Feinstein Foundation suspended the annual challenge this year due to their changing priorities. Fortunately, a group of our partners have […] More…
Street Sense features Christ House
Street Sense, a “street newspaper” on a mission to offer economic opportunities for people experiencing homelessness, recently published an article on Christ House’s unique work and success. Read the full article here: Small Health Clinic Delivers Massive Results (And if you live in the DC area, be sure to buy a copy of the paper from a Street Sense […] More…
