Every month, about 20 new people walk through our door seeking help.
At any given time, 20 to 50 people are on our waiting list for shelter.
Friends & Neighbors.Everything we do at Friendship Place, we do with the involvement of the community. Allison & Michael (above) embrace at the 7th Annual Friends & Neighbors Breakfast after telling the story of how Michael got back on his feet with Allison's help.
Insider Outreach George, Keith, and Terry share their real-life struggles and triumphs with those still living on the streets in our new consumer-driven outreach team.
Success! The 2010 Help the Homeless Walkathon was an incredible event. We sincerely
thank our Friendship Place supporters for helping us reach our 3,000 walker goal!!!
Aim Hire. Be a part of our innovative employment initiative helping our homeless
and formerly homeless consumers get back into the workforce.
Our "little blue house" located at 4713 Wisconsin Ave, NW, serves
as a drop-in center offering case management, hospitality and health care services
"It's nice to be on the inside looking out now, instead of on the outside looking in."
- Frances Andrews, after moving into her new apartment
Permanent Housing. Through group homes, apartments and a DC-funded
program we call Neighbors First, 203 homeless men and women have been housed.
Volunteers. Every year, over 300 dedicated volunteers offer their time
and energy to assist us in providing quality services to the community.
Homeless Veterans Initiative. We are creating a model that can be
integrated into the VA's national plan for ending homelessness among veterans in 5 years.
Case Management. Our social workers help consumers develop
individualized action plans for rebuilding their lives.
Work with us. Volunteer your time in many different ways: hospitality, reception,
mailings, arts and crafts, public education, fundraising, providing meals, and more
Health Care. We offer free medical and psychiatric services at Friendship
Place, operating under a "no questions asked" policy.
Donate. Help continue the work of Friendship Place. Check out the "Donate" page
located in the "How to Help" tab to learn more! We thank you for your generosity.
IVC volunteer, Tom, assists the Friendship Place staff with research projects
