RSVP for Speaker Series event, National Recovery Month, and more

September Updates

Gearing up for fall

The fall season has arrived, and with it a busy time at Christ House. Our second floor is administering flu vaccines and coordinating COVID-19 booster shots, we're getting ready to add some cold weather clothing items to our Amazon wish list, and our development team is preparing for the giving season. We'll certainly be needing your help preparing for the holidays, so please keep checking our volunteer opportunities for ways to engage with our work.

September is also National Recovery Month, a time meant to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation's recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and members of the community that help make recovery possible. Scroll down to learn more about recovery.

Please keep reading for ways to get involved with our mission! Thank you for being a part of our community, and for believing in compassionate and comprehensive care for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

Virtual Speaker Series: A Conversation with Kelley Reed, Kairos Program Director

Thursday, September 29th at 6pm

We're thrilled to share our 2nd speaker series event of the year with you all. Next week, we'll chat via Zoom with Kelley Reed, Kairos Program Director and former Year Long Volunteer at Christ House. Kelley will discuss the Kairos Program history, model and success rates, with a Q&A session to follow.

RSVP here!

National Recovery Month

In 2020, 40.3 million people aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder.

Most of Christ House's patients have a history of substance use disorders, which is why we provide many optional recovery programs for our community. In addition to offering multiple Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings each week and optional pastoral support, Christ House's certified Addictions Counselor leads the New Day Treatment Program for our patients and Kairos Members. In 2021, Christ House offered 126 New Day classes and 157 AA/NA meetings.

Learn more about recovery at Christ House from this article in our

Summer 2021 newsletter.

Christ House is hiring!

Do you want to join a team that is dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness in DC? Are you a highly organized, energetic, and skilled communicator? Do you know someone who would be a good fit for this role?

Christ House offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees including vacation and sick leave, employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, and professional development opportunities.