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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…