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 Dr. Janelle Goetcheus Medical Respite Center. The continuation of Dr. Goetcheus’ compassionate care is […] 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…
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 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…
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…
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…
Healing with Haiku
When a patient arrives at Christ House, they are welcomed into a community dedicated to their holistic healing and well-being. This includes the clinical care and case management that’s provided by our staff on the second floor, three nutritious meals a day from our kitchen, and counseling from our Addictions Counselor and Chaplain. Another integral […] More…
A Leadership Transition at Christ House
Dear Friend, I want to share some personal news with you. When I accepted the role of Executive Director at Christ House in late 2023, I intended to serve for no more than two years. I recently informed our staff that I will be stepping down this summer to retire after 40 years of full-time […] More…
Ongoing Connections
For the past eight years, Cindy and Russell have been consistent supporters of Christ House. Earlier this year, Cindy took her longstanding commitment one step further, and joined our Board of Directors. This is the story of why they give to Christ House: How did you find out about Christ House? We first learned about […] More…
An Interview with Cristin Anthony, Kairos Program Director
Cristin Anthony re-joined our Christ House team this fall as the new Kairos Program Director. In this role, she supports our Kairos Members to live with purpose and joy, coordinating care as well as providing advocacy, social service assistance, and connection. You can learn more about the Kairos Program here. How did you learn about […] More…
