In January, over 300 volunteers conducted an on-the-ground survey of homeless persons in the District of Columbia. This data collection, coordinated by The Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness, provides crucial insight into the population of singles and families experiencing homelessness. Results from the 2018 count were recently released. Here are a few noteworthy findings on […] More…

Our transportation program makes medical care and community resources accessible Christ House patients spend the majority of their stay in our building where our nursing and case management staff work with them to improve their health and strive for independence. We also provide a bed, clothing and toiletries, three meals a day, and uplifting activities. […] More…

Do More 24 has begun! Donate here.  From noon Thursday, May 17th – noon Friday, May 18th, this community-wide fundraiser is generating support for organizations doing good. Ways to participate: 1.  Tell us why. Tell your friends and family why you plan to donate to Christ House. If you share on Facebook or Instagram, use the […] More…

New patients are warmly invited into our community of healing When a new patient arrives at Christ House, he is greeted in the lobby by a member of our clinical staff and asked two questions: “Have you eaten recently?” and “Do you need reading glasses?” Hospitality is a core value of our mission and there […] More…

Make your next birthday a meaningful celebration that you’ll remember all year long. Share the spotlight with those experiencing homelessness in Washington, D.C. by “donating” your birthday to Christ House. It’s simple:  Ask your loved ones to make a donation Christ House in your honor. Tell them why the mission of Christ House is important to […] More…

…is to be more appreciative and thankful. To value my life and others’ as well. I used to sell Italian Ice. I was the first one to sell it in my town in North Carolina and people really loved it. I would like to get back into that business and I’ve even offered to do […] More…

“Could I borrow your pen?” one of our nurses asked Daniel, a Christ House patient. After jotting down a note, she gave it back, insisting that she had many in her office. Still, a few hours later, he brought her the pen saying, “I want you to have this, I noticed you had a lot […] More…

Whether you volunteered in our kitchen, made a financial donation, gave toiletries, or simply took the time to tell someone about our work – you changed lives this year. We served over 195 patients. 24-hour medical care. Our medical team evaluated and treated patients, performed tests, changed dressings, managed medications, and provided pre- and post-operative […] More…

Honor your loved ones with a gift to Christ House and give health and hope to our patients. More…

After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we celebrate Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday redirects our attention to the ways that we can make lasting, positive change in the lives of those in need. On this global day of giving, our patients wanted to share with you why they are thankful. And finally, all of us at Christ House […] More…