Today and always, we remember Dr. Goetcheus for her bold advocacy, radical empathy, and her heart for the the hurting, the lonely, and the socially outcast. We are honored to announce that our medical center will soon bear her name: the Janelle Goetcheus, M.D. Medical Respite. The continuation of Dr. Goetcheus’ compassionate care is made […] More…
Year Long Volunteer Reflection – Kathryn
Greetings! I am Kathryn, and I am participating in the Capuchin Franciscan Volunteer Corps (Cap Corps) for this year. Through Cap Corps, I live, eat, and pray in community, and we are supported by nearby Capuchin brothers. Cap Corps assigned me to Christ House as a Year Long Volunteer for 2025-26, and I work as […] More…
Going the Extra Mile – Nurse Spotlight
Nurse Virginia, in front of the D72/D74 bus stop on Columbia Road, in front of Christ House. When D.C. announced that the bus routes would be changing in mid-June, one of our nurses realized that this would impact Christ House patients. “I use public transportation every day, so I had to figure it out anyways.” […] More…
The Gift of Presence: Q&A with Megan
Hi everyone! My name is Megan, I was the Activities Coordinator and the Unit Clerk for 2024-2025. I planned events for patients and supported the nurses by scheduling appointments and transcribing medical content. What motivated you to volunteer for a year, and why Christ House? It’s kind of crazy, and definitely a God-thing. I knew […] More…
Celebrating Henry Jones
We recently celebrated Henry Jones’ retirement and his years of service to Christ House. Henry devotedly ran the free Shower Program at Christ House from April 1997 to July of this year. For twenty-eight years, he managed the shower schedule, distributed clothing and toiletries, and greeted guests with empathy and kindness. Henry sees the […] More…
A Year at Christ House
Tai served at Christ House as Year Long Volunteer from 2024-2025 as a Medical Respite Care Assistant through Franciscan Mission Service. He is attending Baylor University for medical school in the fall. We wish him all the best and know that his gentleness and skill will continue to serve him well throughout his career. The […] More…
Q&A with Dr. Lisa Purdy, CEO
What drew you to Christ House, and what made you say “yes” to this role? From the moment I learned about Christ House, I was struck by the depth of its mission—to offer healing and hope to those experiencing homelessness and complex medical needs. That commitment to compassionate, holistic care felt aligned with […] More…
A Neighborhood Tour with Barbara Moore
Barbara Moore speaks beside the Christ statue, “The Parable,” outside of the Festival Center, sculpted by artist Jimilu Mason. Mason also created the Servant Christ statue that kneels outside of Christ House. As Christ House celebrates our 40th year of service in Adams Morgan, it feels important to look around at the many other organizations […] More…
A Farewell from Jim Lindsay, CEO
Our CEO, Jim Lindsay, is retiring from Christ House at the beginning of June. Jim originally joined our staff in 1987 and has dedicated over ten years of service to our mission of healing and hope. Below is a personal letter from Jim to all of you who have supported Christ House throughout the years. […] More…
Volunteer Spotlight: Building Relationships with Trinity Washington
Happy Volunteer Appreciation Month! Here at Christ House, we appreciate all the ways that volunteers show up to support our mission. This month, we asked two seniors from Trinity Washington University, Olamide and Rene-Armand, to share more about their experience completing internships with us this semester. Olamide and Rene-Armand traveled a similar path to arrive […] More…
