In 2014, Christ House treated 32 patients with cancer. This fall, we’re focused on sustaining our capacity to help those facing this aggressive disease. Almost every person in the United States is affected by cancer, either directly or indirectly through a friend or family member’s diagnosis. We know the toll that cancer can take on […] More…
What's Happening at Christ House
Trips to the Library
Once a week, we offer our patients the opportunity to visit the Mt. Pleasant Library, which is less than a 10 minute walk from Christ House. The trip gives patients the chance to research a topic of interest, take a literary adventure, look for jobs or housing, and email family and friends. There are typically a few patients that especially enjoy the library […] More…
Patient Spotlight: Donald
How would your friends describe you? Caring, Steady, Concerned What is your favorite food? Crab cakes As a native of DC, what changes have you seen in DC? Neighborhood changes, street car in NE still has glitches, more crime What is your goal for 2015? Stay clean and sober Have a place of my own Who […] More…
Welcome Year-long Volunteers!
Last week, our 2015-16 year-long volunteers began working at Christ House and living in community at Emmanuel House. We look forward to what this group of talented and passionate group of volunteers will bring to the Christ House community. Please be sure to welcome them when you visit Christ House. Bethanne Bartscherer Case Management Assistant College of […] More…
Staff Spotlight: Dave
What do you do in your role at Christ House? Our office schedules volunteers for a variety of activities, such as meal service, basic maintenance, cleaning apartments, garden projects, and educational opportunities. I also give tours and orientation for new volunteers and persons interested in learning about the Christ House ministry. What is your favorite aspect […] More…
Patient Spotlight: Sammy
How would your friends describe you? Quiet & not much to say What is your favorite food? Barbecue ribs What changes have your seen in DC? Traffic – more cars What is your goal in 2015? To share with people my experience with frostbite Who would you like to have dinner with? President Obama If you […] More…
Farewell Year-Long Volunteers
Today is the 2014-2015 year-long volunteers’ last day of service at Christ House. We held a farewell party on Tuesday during which many words of love and appreciation were exchanged between the YLVs and the staff, patients, and Kairos Program members. This volunteer group will be greatly missed, though we know that they will continue to bring compassion and joy into their […] More…
Patient Spotlight: Michael
Join us for a Q&A with one of our patients. How would your friends describe you? Smiley or always smiling What is your favorite food? Curried Chicken What is your goal for 2015? Exercise to keep my body in good shape & good nutrition for better health Who would you like to have dinner with? My […] More…
Record-Breaking Patient Volume
Through the first half of 2015, we provided a record amount of care to our patients. We are on track to provide 11,000 patient days of care for the first time in our history. Our average daily occupancy is over 30 patients per day and as we write this report, every one of our 34 […] More…
Patient Escorts Make the Difference
While staying at Christ House, some patients need additional medical tests and care from area medical service providers. As many of us know, doctor’s appointments can sometimes be challenging experiences. Explaining your medical condition can be difficult, undergoing tests can be frightening, and absorbing medical diagnoses and instructions can be overwhelming. For these reasons, Christ […] More…
