Ethan, student of Eastern Mennonite University, recently completed a semester long internship at Christ House. His work with leading nutrition and wellness workshops with Kairos Members and conducting interviews to collect their stories has been so appreciated. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors and thank him for his commitment to this […] More…
What's Happening at Christ House
A Silent Night, a Healing Beginning
On Christmas Eve, Christ House welcomed its first patient. On December 24, 1985, a quiet miracle unfolded on a cold Washington night. Christ House welcomed its very first patient—a man who would become a part of our story forever. His name was Winston McCoy. In the weeks before Christmas, Dr. Martin met Winston at a […] More…
From Chef Kendra’s Kitchen: Pumpkin Maple Cookies
Happy Holidays! We asked Chef Kendra to share one of her favorite seasonal recipes with us, and she delivered. These pumpkin cookies are sweet, salty, and the perfect accompaniment to your holiday dessert menu. “The roasted koginut squash is sweet and buttery and pairs beautifully with the maple syrup glaze. Enjoy!” – Chef Kendra-Nicole Stephens […] More…
Make Your Giving Tuesday Gift!
Please consider making a donation to our Giving Tuesday Campaign, which supports the work of comprehensive and compassionate care. Your support means the world to us and our patients! It is because of you that we are able to provide healing for men experiencing homelessness with acute medical needs. More…
Christ House Achieves Prestigious National Certification for Medical Respite Care
We are proud to announce that Christ House has earned certification from the National Institute for Medical Respite Care (NIMRC), a program of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC), recognizing our commitment to providing healing, safe, and dignified care to men experiencing homelessness who are recuperating from acute medical conditions. NIMRC’s voluntary certification […] More…
Volunteer Spotlight: Ben
Ben Consilvio, a weekly volunteer with Ignatian Volunteer Corps, is in his second year serving at Christ House. He brings a wealth of lifetime experience, including some fifty years of work in cybersecurity. He has put his patience and his technical skills to use, helping us with data entry and updating records. He also helps […] More…
Sharing Circle – Remembering Dr. Goetcheus
Today and always, we remember Dr. Goetcheus for her bold advocacy, radical empathy, and her heart for the the hurting, the lonely, and the socially outcast. We are honored to announce that our medical center will soon bear her name: the Janelle Goetcheus, M.D. Medical Respite. The continuation of Dr. Goetcheus’ compassionate care is made […] More…
Year Long Volunteer Reflection – Kathryn
Greetings! I am Kathryn, and I am participating in the Capuchin Franciscan Volunteer Corps (Cap Corps) for this year. Through Cap Corps, I live, eat, and pray in community, and we are supported by nearby Capuchin brothers. Cap Corps assigned me to Christ House as a Year Long Volunteer for 2025-26, and I work as […] More…
Going the Extra Mile – Nurse Spotlight
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…
The Gift of Presence: Q&A with Megan
Hi everyone! My name is Megan, I was the Activities Coordinator and the Unit Clerk for 2024-2025. I planned events for patients and supported the nurses by scheduling appointments and transcribing medical content. What motivated you to volunteer for a year, and why Christ House? It’s kind of crazy, and definitely a God-thing. I knew […] More…
Celebrating Henry Jones
We recently celebrated Henry Jones’ retirement and his years of service to Christ House. Henry devotedly ran the free Shower Program at Christ House from April 1997 to July of this year. For twenty-eight years, he managed the shower schedule, distributed clothing and toiletries, and greeted guests with empathy and kindness. Henry sees the […] More…
A Year at Christ House
Tai served at Christ House as Year Long Volunteer from 2024-2025 as a Medical Respite Care Assistant through Franciscan Mission Service. He is attending Baylor University for medical school in the fall. We wish him all the best and know that his gentleness and skill will continue to serve him well throughout his career. The […] 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…
A Neighborhood Tour with Barbara Moore
Barbara Moore speaks beside the Christ statue, “The Parable,” outside of the Festival Center, sculpted by artist Jimilu Mason. Mason also created the Servant Christ statue that kneels outside of Christ House. As Christ House celebrates our 40th year of service in Adams Morgan, it feels important to look around at the many other organizations […] 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…
A Farewell from Jim Lindsay, CEO
Our CEO, Jim Lindsay, is retiring from Christ House at the beginning of June. Jim originally joined our staff in 1987 and has dedicated over ten years of service to our mission of healing and hope. Below is a personal letter from Jim to all of you who have supported Christ House throughout the years. […] More…
Volunteer Spotlight: Building Relationships with Trinity Washington
Happy Volunteer Appreciation Month! Here at Christ House, we appreciate all the ways that volunteers show up to support our mission. This month, we asked two seniors from Trinity Washington University, Olamide and Rene-Armand, to share more about their experience completing internships with us this semester. Olamide and Rene-Armand traveled a similar path to arrive […] More…
Healing with Haiku
When a patient arrives at Christ House, they are welcomed into a community dedicated to their holistic healing and well-being. This includes the clinical care and case management that’s provided by our staff on the second floor, three nutritious meals a day from our kitchen, and counseling from our Addictions Counselor and Chaplain. Another integral […] More…
A Leadership Transition at Christ House
Dear Friend, I want to share some personal news with you. When I accepted the role of Executive Director at Christ House in late 2023, I intended to serve for no more than two years. I recently informed our staff that I will be stepping down this summer to retire after 40 years of full-time […] More…
Ongoing Connections
For the past eight years, Cindy and Russell have been consistent supporters of Christ House. Earlier this year, Cindy took her longstanding commitment one step further, and joined our Board of Directors. This is the story of why they give to Christ House: How did you find out about Christ House? We first learned about […] More…
Remembering Dr. Janelle Goetcheus
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of our beloved founder, Dr. Janelle Goetcheus. Dr. Goetcheus’ compassion and vision shaped the heart of Christ House, and her legacy will continue to guide us in our work every day. We invite you to share a message for the Goetcheus […] More…
