How would your friends describe you? They would describe me as energetic! What is your favorite food? Jamaican oxtail What is your goal for the next year? I would like to get well and healthy before I leave Christ House. Who would you mist like to have dinner with? My mother – she lives in […] More…
What's Happening at Christ House
Give the Gift of Hope
This holiday season, give your loved ones the gift of a donation to Christ House in their honor. Give them joy in knowing that your thoughtful gift provides healing and hope to a Christ House patient. A gift of… $28 provides a month’s worth of supplies for a patient with diabetes $40 buys one week’s worth of […] More…
Taking Control of Diabetes
One-third of all Christ House patients are diabetic. As a result, managing this demanding disease is a central component of our medical care. Our patients often present additional complications due to years of either neglecting to manage their diabetes or not even knowing that they have the disease. Complications can […] More…
Donor Spotlight: Erica
I began supporting Christ House in 2012 because I was so impressed with their work among the homeless. I live in Laurel, Maryland and spend most of my time as a Graphic Designer and User Experience consultant. In my free time, I enjoy practicing yoga, weightlifting, crocheting, knitting, cooking, canning, and traveling. One of my […] More…
New Leadership, Same Spirit
A note from Christ House Co-founder and Medical Director, Janelle Goetcheus: Dear friends, I have some important news to share with you. After 30 years of service as President of Christ House, Allen Goetcheus has resigned from his administrative duties to fully focus his time as Pastor and Director of Spiritual Life. Christ House is […] More…
Double your donation, double your impact!
Our Fall Matching Challenge has begun! From September 1st – October 31st, your donations will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $150,000! We’re so thankful for the group of Christ House partners who stepped forward with matching funds to make this giving challenge possible. Will you help us meet our goal of matching all $150,000? The money raised during this […] More…
Federal Employee Giving Program
Federal employees, it’s time to Show Some Love! From Sept. 1 – Dec. 15, 2016, the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) gives federal workers, retirees, and government contractors an efficient, cost-effective, and employee-focused opportunity to support the causes closest to their hearts. During the CFC, Federal employees can choose from a list of more than 18,000 vetted […] More…
Volunteer Spotlight: Shirley
Where do you call home? I am a native Washingtonian. What attracted you to Christ House? I began delivering food from All Saints Church and realized I would like to be more a part of Christ House than a food deliverer. What do you enjoy in volunteering at Christ House? I love the camaraderie of […] More…
Help Us Renovate the Community Room
The Kairos House community room is the central hub of the Kairos Program. Members use this room for many gatherings – sobriety anniversary receptions, community meetings, birthday celebrations, football watching parties, and as a space for members to spend time in fellowship with one another. Francis, a Kairos Program member, says, “It’s a nice place to […] 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…
