Christ House is pleased to announce the appointment of Lauren C. Vaughan as its new Chief Executive Officer, bringing an experienced and respected Washington, DC, leader to guide the organization into its next chapter of service to people experiencing homelessness and serious medical challenges. Vaughan brings more than two decades of experience spanning nonprofit leadership, […] More…
Remembering Rev. Allen Goetcheus
Remembering Rev. Allen A. Goetcheus (April 5, 1941 – September 24, 2026) Rev. Allen Goetcheus, pastor, servant-leader, and visionary, passed from this life on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Born April 5, 1941, in Muncie, Indiana, he leaves behind a legacy of compassionate ministry, radical hospitality, and faithful service to others. Allen is survived by his […] More…
Recovery is Together!
As we reach the close of September, which is Recovery Month, we’d like to share some insights about recovery at Christ House. This year, the theme of Recovery Month was, “Recovery is together”. Thank you to our addiction counselors, case managers and medical respite care staff for their tireless work of walking with patients on […] More…
Welcoming Vince: Year-Long Volunteer
Two weeks ago, we welcomed Vince Pigott for his first day at Christ House as a Year-Long Volunteer! Vince is volunteering through the Capuchin Franciscan Volunteer Corps (CapCorps), which offers men and women the opportunity to serve in full-time positions that uplift the poor, vulnerable and marginalized, while living simply in an intentional community with […] More…
2025 Annual Report
Every year since 1985, we have the privilege of walking alongside people experiencing homelessness and acute medical needs. At Christ House, we work to provide compassionate care, a safe place to heal, and a path toward greater stability. Our Annual Report offers a look at the people, partnerships, and progress that made this work possible […] More…
A Network of Healing and Hope
The music thumped from the speakers as the DJ mixed tracks and people danced on the main floor of Roofers Union, a rustic hang-out space nestled in the heart of Adams Morgan. Only a short walk away from Christ House, this venue transformed into the ideal space to host our first annual House Heals event, […] More…
Give Greater DC
This spring, we’re excited to join over a hundred other local organizations for Give Greater DC, a regional campaign celebrating people making a difference in the DMV! Together, we can give where we live and make our home a place that cares for everyone – including our neighbors experiencing homelessness. We’re raising $1,000 to purchase […] More…
Remembering Dr. Don Martin
Dr. Donald Edward Martin passed away on March 9, 2026, in the place he called home for almost four decades – Christ House in Washington, DC – surrounded by loved ones. Born in 1929 into a traditional Mennonite community, Don’s life began in a two-story log house without electricity, telephone, heating, or indoor plumbing. From […] More…
Fostering Joy, Creating Hope
D.C. friends- have you ever walked past Christ House on Columbia Road and noticed a group of our patients sitting in the courtyard? The beautiful statue of Jesus by Jimilu Mason helps identify us, but otherwise we are tucked into a fairly nondescript building. It would be easy to pass us by without realizing what […] More…
Exciting News at Kairos House: Introducing Renewed Way
We are pleased to share that a new program has begun at Kairos House, created as the next step for long-time Kairos Members who have completed the New Day classes. Called Renewed Way, this program responds to a growing need for deeper engagement and continued growth in recovery. Since the addictions program began in 2000, […] More…
