Today is the 2014-2015 year-long volunteers’ last day of service at Christ House. We held a farewell party on Tuesday during which many words of love and appreciation were exchanged between the YLVs and the staff, patients, and Kairos Program members. This volunteer group will be greatly missed, though we know that they will continue to bring compassion and joy into their […] More…
Record-Breaking Patient Volume
Through the first half of 2015, we provided a record amount of care to our patients. We are on track to provide 11,000 patient days of care for the first time in our history. Our average daily occupancy is over 30 patients per day and as we write this report, every one of our 34 […] More…
Patient Escorts Make the Difference
While staying at Christ House, some patients need additional medical tests and care from area medical service providers. As many of us know, doctor’s appointments can sometimes be challenging experiences. Explaining your medical condition can be difficult, undergoing tests can be frightening, and absorbing medical diagnoses and instructions can be overwhelming. For these reasons, Christ […] More…
Volunteering with Meal Groups
One of the best ways to serve at Christ House is to organize a Meal Group. Meal Groups support our kitchen staff in providing nutritious meals to about 65 patients at Christ House and men in the Kairos Program. These groups of 3-5 volunteers assist in preparing meals, serving patients, and cleaning up the kitchen. […] More…
DC Councilmember visits Christ House
On June 12th, we welcomed DC City Councilmember Brianne Nadeau on her first visit to Christ House. Councilmember Nadeau represents Ward One, where Christ House is located. She met staff and patients and received a tour of Christ House and Kairos House from co-founder Janelle Goetcheus. She also sat down with Kairos Program members to discuss their journeys to Christ House and […] More…
2015 Point in Time Results
Each year, The Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness, along with hundreds of volunteers, conducts the Point in Time count of homeless persons in DC. Several Christ House year-long volunteers, staff, and friends volunteered in January for this year’s count. The 2015 Point in Time fact sheet is now available here. A few findings from this year’s count: 7,298: […] More…
2014 Annual Report
Christ House’s 2014 Annual Report is now available on our Financials page. With the support of our generous donors and volunteers, Christ House served 240 patients in 2014. More details about our patients, volunteers, donors, budget, and more can be found in the report. We are grateful for all who joined us in providing comprehensive and compassionate health care to sick, homeless […] More…
Kairos Member Speaks on Mass Incarceration
Our very own Samuel Buggs recently spoke at Ecumenical Advocacy Days, a national gathering focused on “Breaking the Chains: Mass Incarceration and Systems of Exploitation.” Sam is a member of the Kairos Program, a residential recovery program at Christ House. Read his personal, challenging, and inspiring speech below. My brothers and sisters, my name is Samuel Buggs. I […] More…
Mark your calendars for Do More 24!
Do More 24 is a 24-hour giving event that raises funds in the local community and for the local community. Last year, Do More 24 raised $1.1 million for 500 local organizations! Hosted by United Way of the National Capital Area, Do More 24 will award participating nonprofits with special cash prizes according to their fundraising achievements […] More…
Former Year-Long Volunteer receives Bishop Francis Award
Dr. Anne Charbonneau Cardile, a former Christ House year-long volunteer, was the Alumni Recipient of the Catholic Volunteer Network’s Bishop Francis Award. The award honors individuals or groups that have demonstrated exemplary service to their local communities. Dr. Charbonneau Cardile reflected on her year at Christ House in her acceptance speech: Thank you, Jim. I am […] More…
