How would your friends describe you? Relaxed; I don’t cause any trouble. What is one of your favorite meals? Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and green beans. We had it last night! What is one of your goals for the next year? To get a job, maybe in custodial work. If you could go anywhere in […] More…
Welcome to Christ House
New patients are warmly invited into our community of healing When a new patient arrives at Christ House, he is greeted in the lobby by a member of our clinical staff and asked two questions: “Have you eaten recently?” and “Do you need reading glasses?” Hospitality is a core value of our mission and there […] More…
Healing, Hope, and Happy Birthdays
Make your next birthday a meaningful celebration that you’ll remember all year long. Share the spotlight with those experiencing homelessness in Washington, D.C. by “donating” your birthday to Christ House. It’s simple: Ask your loved ones to make a donation Christ House in your honor. Tell them why the mission of Christ House is important to […] More…
My New Year’s Resolution…
…is to be more appreciative and thankful. To value my life and others’ as well. I used to sell Italian Ice. I was the first one to sell it in my town in North Carolina and people really loved it. I would like to get back into that business and I’ve even offered to do […] More…
Daniel found healing and brotherhood
“Could I borrow your pen?” one of our nurses asked Daniel, a Christ House patient. After jotting down a note, she gave it back, insisting that she had many in her office. Still, a few hours later, he brought her the pen saying, “I want you to have this, I noticed you had a lot […] More…
A year of change, because of you
Whether you volunteered in our kitchen, made a financial donation, gave toiletries, or simply took the time to tell someone about our work – you changed lives this year. We served over 195 patients. 24-hour medical care. Our medical team evaluated and treated patients, performed tests, changed dressings, managed medications, and provided pre- and post-operative […] More…
An Alternative Christmas Gift
Honor your loved ones with a gift to Christ House and give health and hope to our patients. More…
Giving Thanks on #GivingTuesday
After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we celebrate Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday redirects our attention to the ways that we can make lasting, positive change in the lives of those in need. On this global day of giving, our patients wanted to share with you why they are thankful. And finally, all of us at Christ House […] More…
Help us set the Thanksgiving table
We are preparing for a Thanksgiving celebration that nourishes both body and spirit. Patients, Kairos Program members and their families, volunteers, and community members will gather to enjoy a meal and one another’s company. You can help us set the table. Donate a turkey. If you live in the area, drop off a turkey or […] More…
Donor Spotlight: Robyn & Andrew
We began supporting Christ House in the early 1990s because I had begun serving Friday dinner with the St. Albans Church group and saw firsthand the incredible physical and spiritual healing and personal growth that was taking place in front of me. We believe that providing healing and hope for those experiencing homelessness is important […] More…