During our Fall Matching Challenge, double your donation! From September 1st – October 31st, your donation will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $200,000! We’re so thankful for the group of Christ House partners who stepped forward with matching funds to make this giving challenge possible. $200,000 of donations were matched! Will you help us […] More…
What's Happening at Christ House
Help us Beat the Heat
Last summer, the 20-year-old chiller at Kairos House became unrepairable. The chiller is a crucial component of the air conditioning system. It is important that we provide an environment with regulated temperatures and well-circulated air for the men who live at Kairos House. Half of the men are over 60 years old and many of […] More…
Entering the ‘Golden Years’ While Homeless
Charles was 70 years old when he came to Christ House. Remarkably, he had been living on the streets with hypertension, cancer, diabetes, incontinence, and dementia. When he visited a walk-in clinic, the doctor quickly realized that he was too vulnerable to continue without medical support. The doctor, one of our former year-long volunteers, referred […] More…
2016 Annual Report
We look back on 2016 with such gratitude for you, our faithful community of donors and volunteers. You made transformational healing possible, day after day. Here are just a few of the highlights: 245 patient admissions 57,102 meals served 2,767 individual volunteers contributed 11,208 hours 62 meal groups volunteered 3,667 hours click through the report […] More…
Christ House leaders receive national awards
The National Health Care for the Homeless Council’s annual conference was held in Washington, D.C. last week. Several of our staff attended the conference to gather and share ideas, strategies, and resources for providing the best possible quality of care for those experiencing homelessness. Our very own Dr. Janelle Goetcheus and Mary Jordan were honored […] More…
How many are homeless in D.C.?
In order to effectively address homelessness in Washington, D.C., we have to understand our city’s unique needs and opportunities. Every year, volunteers hit the streets to survey those who are experiencing homelessness in the D.C. region. Dive deeper into the reality of homelessness in the District with the findings from this year’s Point-in-Time Count: More…
Do More: One Day. Our Community.
Do More 24 is just around the corner! This 24-hour fundraiser will generate support for organizations doing good in the D.C. region this Thursday, June 8th. How to participate: Spread the word. We’ve asked patients to share what they want others to know about Christ House. We will post a photo to our Facebook page each day through Thursday, […] More…
‘New Day’ Empowers for New Life
Addiction is frequently at the forefront of discussions about homelessness. However, addiction and its relationship to homelessness are often misunderstood. While some homeless persons do not struggle with addiction, substance abuse can be a factor in someone becoming homeless, just as it can be a result of homelessness. As one of our patients explained: Before, […] More…
Patient Spotlight: Warren
How would your friends describe you? They’d say I’m an outgoing person, a people person. What is your favorite food? Chicken, baked fish, mac and cheese, and collard greens. What is your goal for the next year? To get my own apartment. And when I’m on my own I want to go to fitness classes […] More…
Celebrating the Community Room Renovation
Last summer, we asked you to help us update the Kairos Community Room, and you generously responded! We surpassed our fundraising goal, and recently held an open house to celebrate the new space and thank donors. The room had not been updated since Kairos House opened in 1996. The improvements made it brighter, more hospitable, […] More…
