We are preparing for a Thanksgiving celebration that nourishes both body and spirit. Patients, Kairos Program members and their families, volunteers, and community members will gather to enjoy a meal and one another’s company. You can help us set the table. Donate a turkey. If you live in the area, drop off a turkey or […] More…
Fun, Games, and Lasting Change
Activities enrich the lives of Christ House patients “For it’s one, two, three strikes you’re out, at the old… ball… game…,” Christ House patients swayed as they sang at the Potomac Nationals baseball game this past August. Just a few sunny and carefree hours enjoying America’s favorite pastime brought lighthearted grins to weary faces. From […] More…
Federal employees: it’s CFC season!
Join your federal colleagues and Show Some Love! From October 2 – January 12, the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) gives federal workers, retirees, and government contractors an efficient, cost-effective, and employee-focused opportunity to support the causes closest to their hearts. You can choose from a list of more than 18,000 vetted charities to support by payroll deduction, […] More…
Double Your Donation
During our Fall Matching Challenge, double your donation! From September 1st – October 31st, your donation will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $200,000! We’re so thankful for the group of Christ House partners who stepped forward with matching funds to make this giving challenge possible. $200,000 of donations were matched! Will you help us […] More…
Help us Beat the Heat
Last summer, the 20-year-old chiller at Kairos House became unrepairable. The chiller is a crucial component of the air conditioning system. It is important that we provide an environment with regulated temperatures and well-circulated air for the men who live at Kairos House. Half of the men are over 60 years old and many of […] More…
Entering the ‘Golden Years’ While Homeless
Charles was 70 years old when he came to Christ House. Remarkably, he had been living on the streets with hypertension, cancer, diabetes, incontinence, and dementia. When he visited a walk-in clinic, the doctor quickly realized that he was too vulnerable to continue without medical support. The doctor, one of our former year-long volunteers, referred […] More…
2016 Annual Report
We look back on 2016 with such gratitude for you, our faithful community of donors and volunteers. You made transformational healing possible, day after day. Here are just a few of the highlights: 245 patient admissions 57,102 meals served 2,767 individual volunteers contributed 11,208 hours 62 meal groups volunteered 3,667 hours click through the report […] More…
Christ House leaders receive national awards
The National Health Care for the Homeless Council’s annual conference was held in Washington, D.C. last week. Several of our staff attended the conference to gather and share ideas, strategies, and resources for providing the best possible quality of care for those experiencing homelessness. Our very own Dr. Janelle Goetcheus and Mary Jordan were honored […] More…
How many are homeless in D.C.?
In order to effectively address homelessness in Washington, D.C., we have to understand our city’s unique needs and opportunities. Every year, volunteers hit the streets to survey those who are experiencing homelessness in the D.C. region. Dive deeper into the reality of homelessness in the District with the findings from this year’s Point-in-Time Count: More…
Do More: One Day. Our Community.
Do More 24 is just around the corner! This 24-hour fundraiser will generate support for organizations doing good in the D.C. region this Thursday, June 8th. How to participate: Spread the word. We’ve asked patients to share what they want others to know about Christ House. We will post a photo to our Facebook page each day through Thursday, […] More…
