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More Healing, More Hope for #DoMore24

May 12, 2018

Do More 24 has begun! Donate here.  From noon Thursday, May 17th – noon Friday, May 18th, this community-wide fundraiser is generating support for organizations doing good. Ways to participate: 1.  Tell us why. Tell your friends and family why you plan to donate to Christ House. If you share on Facebook or Instagram, use the […] More…

Patient Spotlight: Daniel

April 14, 2018

How would your friends describe you? Relaxed; I don’t cause any trouble. What is one of your favorite meals? Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and green beans. We had it last night! What is one of your goals for the next year? To get a job, maybe in custodial work. If you could go anywhere in […] More…

Welcome to Christ House

March 7, 2018

New patients are warmly invited into our community of healing When a new patient arrives at Christ House, he is greeted in the lobby by a member of our clinical staff and asked two questions: “Have you eaten recently?” and “Do you need reading glasses?” Hospitality is a core value of our mission and there […] More…

Healing, Hope, and Happy Birthdays

February 23, 2018

Make your next birthday a meaningful celebration that you’ll remember all year long. Share the spotlight with those experiencing homelessness in Washington, D.C. by “donating” your birthday to Christ House. It’s simple:  Ask your loved ones to make a donation Christ House in your honor. Tell them why the mission of Christ House is important to […] More…

My New Year’s Resolution…

December 30, 2017

…is to be more appreciative and thankful. To value my life and others’ as well. I used to sell Italian Ice. I was the first one to sell it in my town in North Carolina and people really loved it. I would like to get back into that business and I’ve even offered to do […] More…

Daniel found healing and brotherhood

December 30, 2017

“Could I borrow your pen?” one of our nurses asked Daniel, a Christ House patient. After jotting down a note, she gave it back, insisting that she had many in her office. Still, a few hours later, he brought her the pen saying, “I want you to have this, I noticed you had a lot […] More…

A year of change, because of you

December 29, 2017

Whether you volunteered in our kitchen, made a financial donation, gave toiletries, or simply took the time to tell someone about our work – you changed lives this year. We served over 195 patients. 24-hour medical care. Our medical team evaluated and treated patients, performed tests, changed dressings, managed medications, and provided pre- and post-operative […] More…

An Alternative Christmas Gift

December 5, 2017

Honor your loved ones with a gift to Christ House and give health and hope to our patients. More…

Giving Thanks on #GivingTuesday

November 23, 2017

After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we celebrate Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday redirects our attention to the ways that we can make lasting, positive change in the lives of those in need. On this global day of giving, our patients wanted to share with you why they are thankful. And finally, all of us at Christ House […] More…

Help us set the Thanksgiving table

November 8, 2017

We are preparing for a Thanksgiving celebration that nourishes both body and spirit. Patients, Kairos Program members and their families, volunteers, and community members will gather to enjoy a meal and one another’s company. You can help us set the table.   Donate a turkey. If you live in the area, drop off a turkey or […] More…

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