In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month this April, we want to celebrate one of our long-term volunteers, Kathleen “Kay” Taylor from Burke Presbyterian! Thirty years ago, Kay and her husband first arrived in DC and began attending Burke Presbyterian, a local church involved with many nonprofits. She visited many nonprofits with the ministry leader one […] More…
Staff Reflection by Mari Lowe
Compassion and Courage Since 2010, I have served as a volunteer, nurse, and practitioner at Christ House. I found Christ House by chance late one night, as I scoured the AmeriCorps website for volunteer nursing roles. At the time, I was working straight night shifts as a surgical nurse at a busy hospital in Milwaukee, […] More…
Black History Month: Looking Back to Preserve the Future
For the past three years, the worshiping community at Christ House has marked the beginning of African American History month with a special service of story and song*. Created by Dr. Asa Lee for the community at Wesley Theological Seminary, the service is patterned after a traditional Christmas “Lessons and Carols” style service, with readings […] More…
As Long As We Exist
Almost four years ago, Mr. Delgado first arrived at Christ House. Our clinical staff treated him for circulatory issues in his feet as a result of diabetes complications. Before his admission, he had been released on probation after a ten-year prison sentence. Like many returning citizens, he sought to rebuild his life, but he was […] More…
