On Christmas Eve, Christ House welcomed its first patient. On December 24, 1985, a quiet miracle unfolded on a cold Washington night. Christ House welcomed its very first patient—a man who would become a part of our story forever. His name was Winston McCoy. In the weeks before Christmas, Dr. Martin met Winston at a […] More…
Christ House Achieves Prestigious National Certification for Medical Respite Care
We are proud to announce that Christ House has earned certification from the National Institute for Medical Respite Care (NIMRC), a program of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC), recognizing our commitment to providing healing, safe, and dignified care to men experiencing homelessness who are recuperating from acute medical conditions. NIMRC’s voluntary certification […] More…
Welcoming Dr. Lisa Purdy as CEO of Christ House
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Lisa Purdy as the new CEO of Christ House. Dr. Purdy brings more than a decade of leadership experience in nonprofit and public service organizations focused on health equity, child welfare, and workforce development. A skilled strategist and compassionate relationship-builder, she has led initiatives that strengthen systems of care […] More…
