There are 10,714 homeless persons in the DC metropolitan area*. They try to survive the streets in all kinds of weather, sleeping in overcrowded shelters and finding themselves extremely vulnerable to illness.

A 34-bed health care facility, Christ House is a temporary residence for those who are homeless and sick. It is a place where they can receive medical care, social services, nutritious meals, and plenty of rest. On December 24, 1985, the first patient came through the doors of Christ House. Since then, Christ House has been continuously serving those who are homeless and sick. Read more.