Support Christ House while enjoying performances from award-winning a cappella groups, right here in DC! The 24th Annual Sing Out for Shelter concert will be held at 8pm on Saturday, February 20th at Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church. All proceeds will benefit three organizations that serve the homeless in DC – Friendship Place, Christ House, and MMUMC’s Metropolitan House. […] More…
Apply to be a Year-Long Volunteer
We are now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 Year-Long Volunteer program! Are you or someone you know interested in serving those who are homeless and sick in Washington, DC, all while living in an intentional residential community? Learn more about volunteer positions, intentional community, answers to frequently asked questions, or apply now. Email completed applications and reference forms to YLV@christhouse.org. Applications […] More…
Staff and Kairos Christmas Party
Christ House staff, Kairos Program members, and their families gathered for a joyful Christmas celebration. The evening was full of good food, festive music, gift-giving, and celebration of community. The Kairos Gospel Choir and a few musically-gifted staff led us in Christmas carols and Santa stopped by to pass out gifts to the kids. Christ House celebrates its […] More…
Giving Tuesday, December 1st
On Tuesday, December 1st, you are invited to join with thousands of United Methodists to support Advance projects on #GivingTuesday. Giving Tuesday is an international movement to extend the spirit of giving thanks into the Advent season. As a UMC Advance project, Christ House encourages you to make an online donation on December 1st to […] More…
Remembering Homeless Veterans
This Veterans Day, we express gratitude for all of those who have served in our nation’s military. Unfortunately, we know that some of these veterans do not feel remembered as they struggle to survive on the streets and in the shelters of Washington, DC. According to the 2015 Point in Time Survey, in the District […] More…
49th New Day Graduation
Meet the 49th graduating class of the New Day Addictions Recovery Program! Every few months, we hold a graduation ceremony to celebrate those who complete the New Day Addictions Recovery Program at Christ House. New Day is a substance abuse recovery program based on the 12 Step Recovery Program. The program educates patients on abuse-associated behaviors and […] More…
Celebrating “Life After Life”
On November 2nd, Christ House held its All Saints’ Day “Life after Life” service. This decades-long tradition is centered around the practice of reading aloud the names of all former Christ House patients and staff who have passed away. We read approximately 450 names this year, followed by the community response that each one of them was “present.” After all names were read, community members shared personal memories […] More…
Alternative Holiday Giving
Honor a friend or loved one with a life-changing Alternative Christmas Gift from Christ House. Your gift of: $28 provides a month’s worth of supplies for a patient with diabetes $40 buys one week’s worth of bus fare for patients and their escorts $70 pays for a tank of gas for the patient transport van $90 buys […] More…
You Can Provide Healing to Cancer Patients This Fall
Each year, approximately 10 percent of Christ House patients and 20 percent of Kairos Program members are battling cancer. As the only residential medical facility for homeless men and women in Washington, DC, Christ House provides healing and refuge to these patients. This fall, we have set an ambitious goal: to raise $250,000 to fully fund […] More…
Visiting our partners in homeless services
Last week, eleven year-long volunteers and staff members took a special trip to visit shelters and agencies that serve the homeless in DC. Most of our patients have interacted with other service agencies prior to their stay at Christ House, and they often continue to receive support from a variety of services after they leave. At Christ House, we value […] More…
