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Friendship Place is the premier provider of housing services for people experiencing homelessness in the Washington DC region. Our innovative, customized, person-focused programs produce demonstrative and lasting results. We empower our participants to rebuild their lives, find homes, get jobs and reconnect with friends, family and the community, permanently.

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Meet Andre Brinson

Andre Brinson is familiar with the streets of DC, and the challenges they present. Born in Southeast, in the projects, he grew up in an area permeated with drugs and…

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    Transforming Lives Through Technology

    At Friendship Place, we’re constantly amazed by the generosity of our community and partners. Today, we’re sharing a story of support that’s making a real difference in our community. Bobby…

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    Friendship ACTION Network (FAN): Fall 2024 Update

    The Friendship ACTION Network (FAN) welcomes everyone back to another season of advocacy and community support in Washington, D.C. The fall of 2024 brings with it a flurry of legislative…

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    495 Backpacks Delivered – Thank You!

    As the early summer months began, our team at Friendship Place kicked off our annual Back to School Backpack and School Supply Drive. For several years, our congregations committee has…

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Your Donation Helps End Homelessness!

Your support for Friendship Place has a lasting impact. In 2023, our programs ended or prevented homelessness for 4,993 people, including 1,507 children in families and 670 veterans. We empowered 167 people experiencing or at risk of homelessness to get jobs through innovative, state-of-the-art job placement services. Make a donation today in support of our work to end homelessness. Questions? Please feel free to call our fundraising office, 202.957.7834.

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