On Tuesday, December 1st, you are invited to join with thousands of United Methodists to support Advance projects on #GivingTuesday. Giving Tuesday is an international movement to extend the spirit of giving thanks into the Advent season. As a UMC Advance project, Christ House encourages you to make an online donation on December 1st to […] More…
What's Happening at Christ House
Remembering Homeless Veterans
This Veterans Day, we express gratitude for all of those who have served in our nation’s military. Unfortunately, we know that some of these veterans do not feel remembered as they struggle to survive on the streets and in the shelters of Washington, DC. According to the 2015 Point in Time Survey, in the District […] More…
49th New Day Graduation
Meet the 49th graduating class of the New Day Addictions Recovery Program! Every few months, we hold a graduation ceremony to celebrate those who complete the New Day Addictions Recovery Program at Christ House. New Day is a substance abuse recovery program based on the 12 Step Recovery Program. The program educates patients on abuse-associated behaviors and […] More…
Celebrating “Life After Life”
On November 2nd, Christ House held its All Saints’ Day “Life after Life” service. This decades-long tradition is centered around the practice of reading aloud the names of all former Christ House patients and staff who have passed away. We read approximately 450 names this year, followed by the community response that each one of them was “present.” After all names were read, community members shared personal memories […] More…
Staff Spotlight: Alyssa
What do you do in your role at Christ House? As a nurse at Christ House, I work to provide medical care and emotional support to the patients. I educate patients on medication and health. I coordinate patient care – schedule appointments, work with the pharmacy, and deal with insurance issues. I assess wounds and […] More…
Patient Spotlight: Earl
How would your friends describe you? I’m quiet at times, but also rather talkative. They would say that I’m ready to laugh but also a thinker, and that I’m handsome! What is your favorite food? Potatoes! Any and all types. Fried, mashed, baked, you name it. I also like fried chicken, collard greens, corn, and […] More…
Patient Spotlight: James
How would your friends describe you? They would say that I’m supportive. What is your favorite food? Steak. Steak, rice, and corn. I saw it on a menu once and just fell in love with it. What’s one of your favorite things about DC? I loved the Redskins and the Nationals stadiums when I went […] More…
Alternative Holiday Giving
Honor a friend or loved one with a life-changing Alternative Christmas Gift from Christ House. Your gift of: $28 provides a month’s worth of supplies for a patient with diabetes $40 buys one week’s worth of bus fare for patients and their escorts $70 pays for a tank of gas for the patient transport van $90 buys […] More…
You Can Provide Healing to Cancer Patients This Fall
Each year, approximately 10 percent of Christ House patients and 20 percent of Kairos Program members are battling cancer. As the only residential medical facility for homeless men and women in Washington, DC, Christ House provides healing and refuge to these patients. This fall, we have set an ambitious goal: to raise $250,000 to fully fund […] More…
Visiting our partners in homeless services
Last week, eleven year-long volunteers and staff members took a special trip to visit shelters and agencies that serve the homeless in DC. Most of our patients have interacted with other service agencies prior to their stay at Christ House, and they often continue to receive support from a variety of services after they leave. At Christ House, we value […] More…
