I remember my first day vividly. I peeked into the living room and saw three patients sitting together, unsure of whether to interrupt or how to begin a conversation. After a brief hesitation, I opened the door and stepped inside. We began talking about sports, and eventually our conversation faded to simply sitting together and […] More…
Reflections from Cesar, Don Bosco Intern
Reflection by Cesar Parada, student at Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School and intern at Christ House Reflecting on my time at Christ House, I can truly say it has been an incredible and transformative experience. Throughout my time here, I’ve had the privilege of taking on a wide range of responsibilities. From logging […] More…
Meet Jazmin: Respite Care Nurse Aide Intern
This internship was made possible through our partnership with Trinity Washington University, funded with generous support from The Washington Home aimed at helping grow Washington, DC’s future healthcare workforce. This interview took place in December 2025. “My name is Jazmin Galan-Oliva. I was a respite care nurse aide intern at Christ House. I dealt with […] More…
A Semester at Christ House
Ethan, student of Eastern Mennonite University, recently completed a semester long internship at Christ House. His work with leading nutrition and wellness workshops with Kairos Members and conducting interviews to collect their stories has been so appreciated. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors and thank him for his commitment to this […] More…
