In honor of National Poetry Month, we would like to share some poetry written by Christ House patients over the years. Christ House offers comprehensive and compassionate health care to men experiencing homelessness in Washington, DC. An important aspect of our patient care is holistic support. Patients are offered medical care, case management services, three […] More…
What's Happening at Christ House
Caring Deeply: A Volunteer Reflection
Since coming to Christ House, my perspective on the homelessness crisis has shifted. I was raised to not talk to or even associate myself with homeless people. I was taught that I should help, but to keep my distance. As I grew up, I assumed that people who were homeless were using drugs or alcohol […] More…
Christ House’s Resources on Racial Equity
While we are glad to have the opportunity to share resources surrounding the history, oppression, resilience, and achievements of Black individuals throughout Black History Month, we recognize that the path to equity and inclusion is one that requires work year-round. It is with this thought in mind that we would like to share a few […] More…
Black History Month: A Kairos Member Reflection
Stephen has been a member of our Kairos permanent housing program for over a year. This February, we sat down to hear his thoughts on Black History Month. Do you do anything to celebrate Black History Month? In the past I have – today I don’t. The month is not sufficient enough for Black history […] More…
COVID-19 Vaccine Access
While the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines across the country has begun, Christ House leadership has been diligently preparing and coordinating access to vaccines for patients, Kairos permanent housing members, and staff. Christ House’s Quality Improvement Committee decided to focus efforts on access to vaccines in January and has made great strides. As of February, many […] More…
Nutritious Recipes for the New Year with Executive Chef Miri Jung
As Christ House’s Executive Chef, Miri helps ensure our patients are not only fed, but that the food she provides will bring patients joy and support their overall health. We sat down with Miri this week to hear more about her process, and to share some nutritious recipes for anyone looking to prepare a healthy […] More…
The Comfort of Community
The holidays look different for all of us this year. Here at Christ House, we have tried to continue some traditions, while adapting others for the safety of patients and staff. The holiday celebrations started with this year’s Patient Christmas party, where patients enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies while listening to case manager Bill Hepler […] More…
Reflecting on All Saints’ Day
In an effort to better understand the significance of this Remembrance Day, we sat down to talk with one of our long-time staff members, Sister Marcella Jordan. Working at Trinity Washington University as a residence director and moderator of the service council starting in 1965, Sr. Marcella was responsible for arranging service opportunities for students. […] More…
A Path to the Polls
Empowering Patients through Voter Registration Voting looks a bit different this year for people across the U.S. as many voters turn toward mail-in ballots due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While this may make voting more accessible for some, it can make voting even more challenging for people experiencing homelessness. Many individuals who are homeless do […] More…
Moments of Connection – A Year Long Volunteer Reflection
My favorite spot in Christ House is probably the second floor sunroom. Each day in between the rush of treatments, I try to carve out a moment of time to sit at the end of the hall and check my newspaper horoscope, read the Metro section, and spend quality time with patients. Lately I have been joined […] More…
