Calvary Women's Services
928 5th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 783-6651
www.calvaryservices.org
Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm (M-F)
Services: Housing, meals, storage, showers, laundry facilities, case management, psychiatric care, substance abuse services, life skills program, supported employment program.
Restrictions: Wait list begins at 7:00pm daily.
Central Union Mission (Men)
1350 R Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 745-7118 www.missiondc.org
Hours: Shelter 24/7 (check in 2:00pm, check out 7:00am); Office 9:00am-5:00pm
Services: Shelter, supper breakfast, clothing, social, legal, medical, pastoral counseling, GED tutoring, literacy training, computer learning center, family services, women's ministry and Hispanic ministry.
Community for Creative Nonviolence (CCNV)
425 2nd Street (Mitch Snyder Place), NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 393-1909 www.erols.com/ccnv
Hours: Shelter 24/7; Office 9:00am-5:00pm (M-F)
Services: Shelter, clothing, dinner for residents only, medical and dental care, psychiatrist, 32 bed infirmary, legal aid, veterans services, social services, counseling, job assistance, drug and alcohol program.
Restrictions: No new intakes until after renovation.
Community of Hope (Family Services)
1413 Girard Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-7356 www.communityofhopedc.org
Hours: Shelter 24/7; Office: 9:00am-5:00pm (M-F)
Services: 90-day shelter, medical services, counseling, supportive services, homework, tutoring, separate health clinic, aftercare program open to community, individualized referrals.
Restrictions: Community Partnership referrals required for housing.
Dorothy Day Catholic Worker
503 Rock Creek Church Road, NW
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 882-9649
Hours: 24/7
Services: Transitional housing for families or moms and kids, 5 units total, clothing and food distribution 9:00am-11:00am on Wednesdays.
Restrictions: No TV, no violence.
Franklin School (Men)
13th and K St., NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 638-7424
Hours: 7:00pm-7:00am, doors open at 4:30pm
Services: 300 beds, assistance from case manager (healthcare, referrals, etc.).
Gospel Rescue Ministries (Men)
810 5th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 842-1731 www.grm.org
Hours: 24/7, check in 3:00pm-9:00pm
Services: Food, shelters, clothing, showers, chapel services (if desired), Transforming Lives Recovery Ministries, GED classes, CDL classes, computer lab (9:00am-5:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm M-TH, 9am-12pm F, closed everyday from 12:30pm-1:30pm).
Restrictions: Shelter is reserved for Samaritan's overnight guests.
House of Imagene Shelter
214 P Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 518-8488
www.houseofimagene.org
Hours: 24/7
Bed capacity: 10
Restrictions: Call first no walk-ins.
House of Ruth: Madison Emergency Shelter
651 10th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 547-2600 www.houseofruth.org
Hours: 24/7; intake at 4:30pm, open until full
Services: Bed capacity: 64; Spanish/English staff; comprehensive social services, case management services.
John L. Young Center (Women)
119 D Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 639-8469
Hours: 7:00pm - 7:00am
Services: 100 beds.
La Casa Bilingual Shelter (Men)
1436 Irving Street
Washington. D. C. 20010
(202) 673-3592
Hours: Intake at 4:00pm until full (first come, first served)
Services: Bilingual staff, 60 beds, dinner is provided at 5:00pm, social workers, employment specialists, substance abuse counselors.
N Street Village (Women)
1333 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 939-2060
www.nstreetvillage.org
Hours: 4:00pm-7:30am (Daily)
Services: Shelter, breakfast/evening meal, counseling, social service, eye exams, dental care, art classes, case management.
Restrictions: Intake is done weekdays only at Bethany Day Center.
New Endeavors by Women
611 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 682-5825 www.newendeavorsbywomen.org
Hours: 24/7 Office: 9:00am-5:00pm (M-F)
Services: Transitional shelter, bed capacity 38, case management, education, job training, employment referrals, budgeting and savings requirement, support for recovery, housing assistance.
Restrictions: Only women over 21, referrals necessary.
New York Ave Shelter (Men)
1355-57 New York Ave, NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 832-2359
Hours: 7:00pm - 7:00am; new intakes check in at 7:00pm
Services: 360 beds, resident counseling, social workers.
Open Door Shelter (Women)
2nd and E Streets, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 639-8093
Hours: 4:00pm-7:00am; new intakes at 3:30pm
Services: 110 beds, case management.
SOUP KITCHENS
10th Street Baptist Church
1000 R Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
202-232-1685 Suspended for the immediate future.
Charlie's Place
1830 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-3066 www.charliesplacedc.org
Hours: 6:30 am- 8:30am (T-F)
Services: Outreach breakfast program, bilingual, social services, and referrals.
Church of the Pilgrims
2201 P Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 387-6612 www.churchofthepilgrims.org
Services: 30 to 50 bag lunches offered on Sunday afternoon from 1:00pm-1:30pm
Dinner Program for Homeless Women
945 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 737-9311 www.dphw.org
Hours: 4:00pm-7:30pm
Services: Nutritional meals, clothing, support services, case management services, legal assistance, employment training, emergency referrals and computer workshop.
EOFULA Spanish Senior Center
1842 Calvert Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
202-483-5800 eofula.org
Hours: 12:00pm-1:00pm (M-F)
Services: Health and English classes for Spanish-speakers mainly.
McKenna's Wagon
2114 14th Street
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 328-6608
Hours: 8:00am-8:00pm
Services: Mobile soup kitchen at various locations in NW Washington.
Miriam's Kitchen
2401 Virginia Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 452-8926 www.miriamskitchen.org
Hours: Breakfast 6:30am-8:00am (M-F and by appointment)
Services: After breakfast program from 8:15am-9:45am (includes art, writing, Spanish, haircuts), counseling and legal assistance, healthcare, social worker available M-F, 6:30am-9:45am & by appointment.
So Others Might Eat (SOME)
71 "O" Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone: 202-797-8806
Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm (M-F) www.some.org
Services: Breakfast and lunch, hot showers, clean clothing, and comprehensive medical and dental care, residential employment programs; a therapeutic day center for the mentally ill; counseling and case management for alcohol and drug addictions, affordable housing for homeless people.
Washington City Church of the Brethren
337 North Carolina Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5924 www.brethren.org
Hours: 12:00pm-1:30pm (M-T, TH-F), doors open at 11:30am
Services: Hot meal, legal services at 12:15pm (M), consultations & prescription help at 12:00pm (TH).
Zacchaeus Community Kitchen ("9:30 Club")
10th and G Streets, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 393-9144
Hours: 9:30am-11:30am, (M-Sat)
EMERGENCY FOOD
Bread for the City
1525 Seventh Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone: 202.265.2400
Fax: 202.745.1081
and
1640 Good Hope Rd. SE
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 561-8587 www.breadforthecity.org
Hours: 9:00am-12:00 & 1:00pm-4:00pm (M-F) for food and clothing (9:00am-4:00pm in NW). Social Services Walk-In Hours: 9:00am-4:00 pm (M/W/F). Legal Intake: 1:00pm-4:00 pm (M). Free medical clinic 9:00am-4:00pm (M-F).
Covenant House of Washington
3400 Martin Luther Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 610-9630 www.covenanthousedc.org
Hours: 8:30am-8:00pm (M-F)
Services: Work with teenagers and young adults. Provides food, clothing, education, assessment, life skills, recreation, health and fitness, legal services, pastoral care, residential resources, case management, job training, youth opportunity center.
Father McKenna Center
19 Eye Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 842-1112 www.stalschurchdc.org/mckenna.htm
Hours: 8:00am-2:00pm (M-F);
Services: Emergency food baskets, clothing for men, night shelter (8 beds Nov. 1-April 1).
Restrictions: Proof of residency required for food assistance.
Food and Friends
58 L Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 488-8278 www.foodandfriends.org
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm (M-F)
Services: Home delivered meals for people with AIDS and cancer, affected families and nutritional counseling for HIV/ PLWA's.
Restrictions: Referrals Preferred.
MEDICAL RESOURCES
Christ House
17 Columbia Road, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 328-1100 www.christhouse.org
Hours: 24/7
Services: Nursing care for homeless in need of recovery, social services, clothing, housing placement, meals. Hospital referrals are needed for inpatient nursing care.
Community of Hope (Health Services)
2250 Champlain Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232 9022 www.communityofhopedc.org
Hours: MTW 9am - 5pm, Th 1-8pm, F9-noon
Services: Medical Services, medical counseling, supportive services
Restrictions: None
Unity Health Care, Inc.
3020 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 745-4300 www.unityhealthcare.org
Hours: Project Office 9:00am-5:00pm (M-F); On site clinic hours: 8:00am-5:00pm (M, Tues, Thurs, F); 10:30 am- 7:30pm (w)
Services: Medical Clinics at Federal City Shelter, Christ House, House of Ruth, Emry Shelter, Upper Cardozo Clinic, Bethlehem Clinic, Woodland Terrace Clinic, HIV Day Center, Central Union Mission, Blair Shelter, East of the River Clinic, Fri.
Whitman-Walker Clinic
1407 S Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 797-3500 www.wwc.org
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm (M-F) HIV/STD Testing after hours by appointment
Special Services: Sliding fee scale Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid accepted, uninsured or underinsured individuals may still access services. No one is turned away because of an inability to pay for services.
Restrictions: Referrals from social workers of medical professionals necessary.
OUTREACH CENTERS
Bethany Women's Center
1333 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 939-2060
Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm (M-F); 9:00am- 4:00pm (Sat-Sun)
Services: Day shelter, breakfast, lunch, snack, activity programs, crafts, laundry, showers, clothing, counseling, referrals for other services, mental health, and substance abuse referrals.
Georgetown Ministry Center
1041 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 338-8301 www.georgetownministrycenter.org
Hours: 10:00am-1:00pm (M-F) walk-ins accepted
Services: Information and referrals for a variety of services; Winter shelter from Nov. 1-April 1
Restrictions: Shelter requires screening.
Martha's Table
2114 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 328-6608 www.marthastable.org
Hours: 8:00am-8:00pm (M-F) Children's Program 9:00am-2:00pm (M-F)
Services: Mobile soup kitchen and children's program (daycare).
Rachael's Women's Center
1222 11th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 682-1005 www.rachaels.org
Hours: 7:00am-4:00pm (M, W, Th, F) 7:00am-3:00pm (Tu); 9:00am-3:00pm (Sat); NA meetings 10:00am (M-Sat)
Services: Day shelter, breakfast, lunch, crisis counseling, case management, street outreach, referrals, support and education group, legal clinic, 12-step program, showers and laundry facilities.
Sasha Bruce Youthwork
741 8th Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 675-9340 www.sashabruce.org
Hours: 9:00am-5:30pm (M-F)
Population: Troubled, runaway, and homeless teenagers (ages 11-24)
Services: Shelter, social services, individuals and family counseling, job assistance, tutoring, transitional living program for older homeless adolescents and clothing. Reunites families whenever possible, or works to find a stable living situation.
Friendship House
619 D Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 675-9050 www.friendshiphouse.net
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
Services: Emergency food, clothing bank, employment services, crisis intervention, ABE/GED services available
Restrictions: ID and proof of residency required; referrals from social service agencies preferred.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Byte Back
815 Monroe Street, NE
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 529-3395 www.byteback.org
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm (M-F)
Classes Start September 18, 2004
Services: Computer Training Course
Beginner's Classes are $25
Capital Area Food Bank
645 Taylor Street, NE
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 526-5344 x223 www.capitalareafoodbank.org
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm (M-F)
Services: Face hunger, hunger awareness class, Brown Bag Program, monthly supplemental food distribution to low income senior citizens, Kids Café: after-school meal program.
Restrictions: Must be a 501c3 agency providing meals or food.
Catholic Charities Homeless Services of Washington, DC
924 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 772-4300 www.catholiccharitiesdc.org
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm (M-F)
Services: Providing permanent, transitional and emergency housing, work and educational opportunities for men, women and families.
Restrictions: Referrals appreciated. Proof of residency and photo ID required.
Catholic Charities Emergency Center
1438 Rhode Island Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20018
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm (M-F)
(202) 526-4100
Services: Emergency services such as food, rent assistance, mortgage assistance, and utilities.
Restrictions: Need to call in for an appointment.
Coalition for the Homeless
1234 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 347-8870 www.dccfh.org
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm (M-F)
Services: Will provides referrals to residential transitional housing, emergency shelter, substance abuse counseling, employment services, Spanish/English staff.
Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness
801 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 543-5298 www.community-partnership.org
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm (M-F)
Services: Coordinating agency for the District's public funded homeless services.
Downtown Services Center
945 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 393-5400
Hours: 7:30am-4pm www.downtowndc.org
Services: Referral to all agencies in the city, breakfast, employment services, Unity Healthcare and Mental Health Clinic, access to Green Door, showers, telephone services, laundry, access to VA services, housing counseling, job training and preparedness
Catholic Charities Northeast Community Services
1438 Rhode Island Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 526-4100 www.catholiccharitiesdc.org
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm (M-F)
Services: Case management, intake and assessment, referrals and information.
Community Family Life Services
305 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 347-0511 www.cfls1.org
Job training, children's programs, food pantry
Jobs for Homeless People (JHP), Inc.
1526 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-5300 www.jobshavepriority.org
Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm (M-F)
Services: Help the homeless and those who are at risk of becoming homeless seek, obtain and retain employment and to secure permanent housing.
Jubilee Jobs
1640 Columbia Road, NW
(202) 667-8970
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm (M-F) http://www.jubileejobs.org/
Services: Job Counseling and Referral
Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless
1200 U St., NW
Washington, 20009
Outreach Advocate (202) 328-5505 www.legalclinic.org
Hours and locations: Intake at ten sites around the city, call for schedule.
Free legal assistance to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
