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…
What's Happening at Christ House
Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night is a new tradition at Christ House. Patients, staff and volunteers gather for a night of showing off and having fun. Though we don’t actually need a microphone in our activities room, we have a computer with all the best that YouTube has to offer (karaoke songs!) and a pair of speakers. […] More…
Patient Spotlight: Hervie
How would your friends describe you? Outgoing, caring, a people person, and lots of fun! What is your favorite food? Sushi. Hands down. What’s one of your favorite things about your home state, South Carolina? The friends and family I have there. And the beach (naturally). What is your goal for the rest of 2015? […] More…
Volunteer Spotlight: Heather & Karsten
Where do you call home? Our home is the Spring Valley Bruderhof in Farmington, PA, just south of Pittsburgh. The Bruderhof is a church of international Christian communities where families live together sharing resources as inspired by the early Christian Church. What drew you to Christ House? Newly married in November 2015, we were given […] More…
50th New Day Graduation
Christ House recently celebrated its 50th New Day Addictions Recovery Program graduation. New Day is a free, optional substance abuse recovery program available to all Christ House patients. The program is based on the 12-Step Recovery Program and has been thoughtfully curated for our patients by Petrina Williams, B.S., CAC II. This evidenced-based, participant-directed program focuses […] More…
Sing Out for Shelter 2016
Support Christ House while enjoying performances from award-winning a cappella groups, right here in DC! The 24th Annual Sing Out for Shelter concert will be held at 8pm on Saturday, February 20th at Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church. All proceeds will benefit three organizations that serve the homeless in DC – Friendship Place, Christ House, and MMUMC’s Metropolitan House. […] More…
Apply to be a Year-Long Volunteer
We are now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 Year-Long Volunteer program! Are you or someone you know interested in serving those who are homeless and sick in Washington, DC, all while living in an intentional residential community? Learn more about volunteer positions, intentional community, answers to frequently asked questions, or apply now. Email completed applications and reference forms to YLV@christhouse.org. Applications […] More…
Staff and Kairos Christmas Party
Christ House staff, Kairos Program members, and their families gathered for a joyful Christmas celebration. The evening was full of good food, festive music, gift-giving, and celebration of community. The Kairos Gospel Choir and a few musically-gifted staff led us in Christmas carols and Santa stopped by to pass out gifts to the kids. Christ House celebrates its […] More…
Patient Spotlight: Rickey
How would your friends describe you? As an active, fun guy. What is your favorite food? Spaghetti with Italian sausage, mozzarella cheese, and some garlic bread on the side. My mother used to cook it – and it’s just good! As a native of DC, what changes have you seen in the city? A lot […] More…
Patient Spotlight: Kenneth
How would your friends describe you? Very quiet- I tend to stay to myself. What is your favorite food? Seafood: shrimp or fish. I grew up in North Carolina and it reminds me of there. What’s one of your favorite things about your home state, North Carolina? The beaches. What is your goal in 2015? […] More…
