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…
Patient Story: Scott
Every Christ House patient has a story to tell. And we believe it is our privilege to listen. Allow us to share just a bit of Scott’s story and a look back at his time at Christ House. Less than a year before Scott arrived at Christ House, his life began to unravel. He experienced a mental health crisis that caused a […] More…
Support Cancer Care This Fall
In 2014, Christ House treated 32 patients with cancer. This fall, we’re focused on sustaining our capacity to help those facing this aggressive disease. Almost every person in the United States is affected by cancer, either directly or indirectly through a friend or family member’s diagnosis. We know the toll that cancer can take on […] More…
Trips to the Library
Once a week, we offer our patients the opportunity to visit the Mt. Pleasant Library, which is less than a 10 minute walk from Christ House. The trip gives patients the chance to research a topic of interest, take a literary adventure, look for jobs or housing, and email family and friends. There are typically a few patients that especially enjoy the library […] More…
Welcome Year-long Volunteers!
Last week, our 2015-16 year-long volunteers began working at Christ House and living in community at Emmanuel House. We look forward to what this group of talented and passionate group of volunteers will bring to the Christ House community. Please be sure to welcome them when you visit Christ House. Bethanne Bartscherer Case Management Assistant College of […] More…
