Addiction is frequently at the forefront of discussions about homelessness. However, addiction and its relationship to homelessness are often misunderstood. While some homeless persons do not struggle with addiction, substance abuse can be a factor in someone becoming homeless, just as it can be a result of homelessness. As one of our patients ex­plained: Before, […] More…

Last summer, we asked you to help us update the Kairos Community Room, and you generously responded! We surpassed our fundraising goal, and recently held an open house to celebrate the new space and thank donors. The room had not been updated since Kairos House opened in 1996. The improvements made it brighter, more hospitable, […] More…

Melissa, pictured above, volunteers her time as a Registered Nurse through the year-long volunteer program at Christ House. She reflects on her time in the program: I initially really liked the idea of longer-term care for patients that would allow me to get to know the patients. The holistic care that we provide as nurses […] More…

It’s the 25th anniversary of Sing Out for Shelter! We invite you to celebrate with us. Who: The Augmented 8, The Princeton Tigertones, The Vassar Devils, and the Washington Waldorf School “Chamber Singers” What: An evening of performances by award-winning a cappella groups in the beautiful Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church. When: Saturday, March 4th, 2017 at 8:00 […] More…

Eating regular, balanced meals is essential to health. Proper nutrition is even more important for our homeless patients who are recovering from illness, injury, or managing a chronic disease. For some, their stay at Christ House is the first time in months or years that they can rest assured that they’ll have proper home-cooked meals […] More…

Several hundred volunteers listen during the orientation to D.C.’s Point-in-Time count in 2013. By: Christine Paukstis, Coordinator of Year-Long Volunteers & Addictions Technician At 10 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25th the District of Columbia conducted its annual census of persons experiencing homelessness. This effort, which occurs in cities across America, is called the Point in Time […] More…

  It costs approximately $3,000 per day to provide holistic health care to our patients.* This care includes: compassionate treatment of medical needs, case management services, three healthy meals each day, transportation to outside medical appointments, and access to an addictions recovery program, spiritual services, and mental health services. The Partner Program recognizes donors who give $3,000 or […] More…

  As 2016 comes to a close, we remember the kind and resilient men that we’ve had the pleasure of getting to know this year. Above are just six of the 198 patients who received care at Christ House in 2016, thanks to the support of friends like you. Each of these men grew stronger […] More…

Are you searching for a special gift for a friend or family member? Donate to the mission of Christ House in their honor, and give the gifts of health and hope to Christ House patients. Your donation’s impact:      $28 provides one month’s worth of supplies for a patient with diabetes      $40 buys one week’s worth of […] More…

Thanksgiving is an opportunity to reflect on our blessings, gather with those who care for us, and enjoy a feast prepared with love. Will you make sure that our patients feel cared for this Thanksgiving?  Our thanksgiving meal will consist of the classics: roasted turkey, homemade cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and gravy, […] More…