Nurse Virginia, in front of the D72/D74 bus stop on Columbia Road, in front of Christ House. When D.C. announced that the bus routes would be changing in mid-June, one of our nurses realized that this would impact Christ House patients. “I use public transportation every day, so I had to figure it out anyways.” […] More…
Q&A with Dr. Lisa Purdy, CEO
What drew you to Christ House, and what made you say “yes” to this role? From the moment I learned about Christ House, I was struck by the depth of its mission—to offer healing and hope to those experiencing homelessness and complex medical needs. That commitment to compassionate, holistic care felt aligned with […] More…
Welcoming Dr. Lisa Purdy as CEO of Christ House
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Lisa Purdy as the new CEO of Christ House. Dr. Purdy brings more than a decade of leadership experience in nonprofit and public service organizations focused on health equity, child welfare, and workforce development. A skilled strategist and compassionate relationship-builder, she has led initiatives that strengthen systems of care […] More…
An Interview with Cristin Anthony, Kairos Program Director
Cristin Anthony re-joined our Christ House team this fall as the new Kairos Program Director. In this role, she supports our Kairos Members to live with purpose and joy, coordinating care as well as providing advocacy, social service assistance, and connection. You can learn more about the Kairos Program here. How did you learn about […] More…
Reflecting on All Saints’ Day
In an effort to better understand the significance of this Remembrance Day, we sat down to talk with one of our long-time staff members, Sister Marcella Jordan. Working at Trinity Washington University as a residence director and moderator of the service council starting in 1965, Sr. Marcella was responsible for arranging service opportunities for students. […] More…
Guest Post by Donna Chacko – Broken
Dr. Donna Chacko lived in Kairos and worked as a family doctor at Christ House as part of the residential community from 2003-2010. She continued working at Columbia Road Health Services until 2013, when she retired from clinical medicine. Now she promotes health of body, mind, and spirit through her website, blog, and various programs […] More…
Staff Spotlight: Michelle
What do you do in your role at Christ House? As an RN, I coordinate patient care, assess patients, administer medications, educate patients about various health topics, and provide emotional support. What is your favorite aspect of your job? My favorite aspect of my job is being able to watch patients heal, physically and emotionally. […] More…
Staff Spotlight: Yolanda
What do you do in your role at Christ House? Greet visitors and staff, answer the phone and direct the caller to the appropriate person. Type verses for Table Fellowship and create the weekly calendar. What is your favorite aspect of your job? Meeting new people and helping with Volunteer Appreciation Night and the Christmas […] More…
Staff Spotlight: Alyssa
What do you do in your role at Christ House? As a nurse at Christ House, I work to provide medical care and emotional support to the patients. I educate patients on medication and health. I coordinate patient care – schedule appointments, work with the pharmacy, and deal with insurance issues. I assess wounds and […] More…
Staff Spotlight: Debbie
What do you do in your role at Christ House? I try my best to cook nutritious, balanced meals for the patients. I also try to work with special diets and make sure that the men’s nutritional needs are being met. What is your favorite aspect of your job? I love to cook, I always […] More…
