Ray, a Kairos Member and kitchen volunteer, washes dishes after mealtime. Nothing brings people together more than a freshly cooked meal. During mealtime at Christ House, the building becomes more alive than ever, as patients, Kairos Members, volunteers, and staff gather around the table, share stories, and forge connections with one another. For many of […] More…
A Reflection on this Haven of Healing
Our Year Long Volunteer, Bo, reflects on the past year he’s spent at Christ House as a Respite Care Assistant. A little over a year ago, I had just finished finals, graduation was hardly a week away, and medical school applications were soon to follow. It seemed as though most of my classmates had sorted […] More…
A Deep Dive into Mental Health at Christ House
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize and address the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions. According to the 2023 Point-in-Time count, over 31% of the homeless population nationwide reported having a serious mental illness. Among those who chronically experience homelessness, the percentage is even higher. Often, […] More…
Volunteer Spotlight: Collaging Stories
Sarah walked past Christ House for over 35 years before stepping foot inside. Then one day in March 2023, she entered Christ House and spoke with our volunteer manager, Heidi Mills, about getting involved. She had spent 20 years teaching creative writing and wanted to find a way to give back to her local community. […] More…
Helping Patients Shine: Tony’s Story
When Tony arrived to Christ House, our staff knew he was a resilient soul. A 61-year-old native Washingtonian, Tony attended H.D. Woodson High School before veering off course at the age of 16. Despite dropping out of school, Tony carved a path for himself through maintenance jobs and eventually found pride in his role as […] More…
Of Surviving Together
Christ House commemorated the start of Black History Month with a special service of story and song. Created by Dr. Asa Lee while he was at Wesley Theological Seminary, the service pairs readings from American history, starting on the slave ship and continuing to the present day, with spirituals and other hymns. While parts of […] More…
An Interview with Jim Lindsay, Christ House’s New Executive Director
Meet our new Executive Director Jim Lindsay! We are excited to welcome Jim as the Executive Director of Christ House effective January 2024. Jim previously worked at Christ House from 1987-1996. A native of the greater Philadelphia area, Jim has lived in the Washington, D.C. region for almost 44 years. Jim holds an undergraduate degree […] More…
Decking the Halls: Christ House Community Traditions
Christmas time at Christ House wouldn’t be the same without our dedicated volunteers and donors. At the end of November, volunteers come to spread cheer and drape fresh fir in the hallways donned with big red bows. They work to set the Christmas tree up in the dining room and hang strings of lights before […] More…
A Space to Remember and Reflect: Our Community Ofrenda
Every year, the Christ House community gathers on All Saints’ Day to remember those in our community who are no longer with us. Charles Anderson-Gray, Chaplain, and Henry Jones, Kairos Member, reflect on the community ofrenda and the All Saints’ Day service. “I first encountered a community ofrenda while I was a student at Wesley […] More…
Donor Spotlight: The Stewart Trust
Since 1992, the Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust has faithfully supported care for unhoused patients with cancer at Christ House. The Stewart Trust supports exceptional non-profit organizations striving to improve the quality of life for people with cancer residing in DC. This partnership has helped us provide cancer screenings, medical care, care coordination with specialists, […] More…
