Ethan, student of Eastern Mennonite University, recently completed a semester long internship at Christ House. His work with leading nutrition and wellness workshops with Kairos Members and conducting interviews to collect their stories has been so appreciated. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors and thank him for his commitment to this […] More…
What's Happening at Christ House
A Silent Night, a Healing Beginning
On Christmas Eve, Christ House welcomed its first patient. On December 24, 1985, a quiet miracle unfolded on a cold Washington night. Christ House welcomed its very first patient—a man who would become a part of our story forever. His name was Winston McCoy. In the weeks before Christmas, Dr. Martin met Winston at a […] More…
From Chef Kendra’s Kitchen: Pumpkin Maple Cookies
Happy Holidays! We asked Chef Kendra to share one of her favorite seasonal recipes with us, and she delivered. These pumpkin cookies are sweet, salty, and the perfect accompaniment to your holiday dessert menu. “The roasted koginut squash is sweet and buttery and pairs beautifully with the maple syrup glaze. Enjoy!” – Chef Kendra-Nicole Stephens […] More…
Make Your Giving Tuesday Gift!
Please consider making a donation to our Giving Tuesday Campaign, which supports the work of comprehensive and compassionate care. Your support means the world to us and our patients! It is because of you that we are able to provide healing for men experiencing homelessness with acute medical needs. More…
Christ House Achieves Prestigious National Certification for Medical Respite Care
We are proud to announce that Christ House has earned certification from the National Institute for Medical Respite Care (NIMRC), a program of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC), recognizing our commitment to providing healing, safe, and dignified care to men experiencing homelessness who are recuperating from acute medical conditions. NIMRC’s voluntary certification […] More…
Volunteer Spotlight: Ben
Ben Consilvio, a weekly volunteer with Ignatian Volunteer Corps, is in his second year serving at Christ House. He brings a wealth of lifetime experience, including some fifty years of work in cybersecurity. He has put his patience and his technical skills to use, helping us with data entry and updating records. He also helps […] More…
Sharing Circle – Remembering Dr. Goetcheus
Today and always, we remember Dr. Goetcheus for her bold advocacy, radical empathy, and her heart for the the hurting, the lonely, and the socially outcast. We are honored to announce that our medical center will soon bear her name: the Janelle Goetcheus, M.D. Medical Respite. The continuation of Dr. Goetcheus’ compassionate care is made […] More…
Year Long Volunteer Reflection – Kathryn
Greetings! I am Kathryn, and I am participating in the Capuchin Franciscan Volunteer Corps (Cap Corps) for this year. Through Cap Corps, I live, eat, and pray in community, and we are supported by nearby Capuchin brothers. Cap Corps assigned me to Christ House as a Year Long Volunteer for 2025-26, and I work as […] More…
Going the Extra Mile – Nurse Spotlight
Nurse Virginia, in front of the D72/D74 bus stop on Columbia Road, in front of Christ House. When D.C. announced that the bus routes would be changing in mid-June, one of our nurses realized that this would impact Christ House patients. “I use public transportation every day, so I had to figure it out anyways.” […] More…
The Gift of Presence: Q&A with Megan
Hi everyone! My name is Megan, I was the Activities Coordinator and the Unit Clerk for 2024-2025. I planned events for patients and supported the nurses by scheduling appointments and transcribing medical content. What motivated you to volunteer for a year, and why Christ House? It’s kind of crazy, and definitely a God-thing. I knew […] More…
