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Community
How to Help the Unhoused Community During Summer Months
As the summer heat intensifies, it becomes a critical time to offer support to the unhoused community. Extreme temperatures can pose serious health risks, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke….
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Community
Exploring Freedom, Justice, and Democracy on Juneteenth with Friendship Place
As we commemorate Juneteenth, a day that marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States, it’s crucial to reflect on the fundamental values that this historic day…
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Community
Finding Hope and Community: My Journey from Florida to D.C. with Friendship Place
A blog submission by a Before Thirty Participant Before I left Florida and came to D.C., I was still trying to find solutions for everything, but it just wasn’t working…
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Friendship Action Network
WEEK OF ACTION!
We are supporting The Way Home Campaign this week, and we’d need your help to spread the word and TAKE ACTION! The Mayor’s proposed budget includes no new housing vouchers,…
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Community
Celebrating Acts of Kindness: 2024 Friendship Place Honors
In a world often marked by division and discord, moments of genuine kindness and compassion shine as beacons of hope. It is these acts of generosity and empathy that remind…
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Friendship Action Network
Friendship Action Network (FAN): March Update!
Welcome to Oversight/Budget Season! There are SO many important things going on, and we really need your support.The mayor’s budget this year will be tight, and we need all the…
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2024 Friendship Place Walk Digital Toolkit
Help us spread the word about our 2024 Friendship Place Walk to End Homelessness! Check out some of our helpful social media and other materials to download. Share them with…
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Community
Volunteer Registration for the 2024 DC Point-in-Time Count is Open!
On Wednesday, January 24th, the District of Columbia will conduct its annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count of persons experiencing homelessness; we need your help to complete surveys of individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness…
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Community
CELEBRATING COMMITMENT TO VULNERABLE FAMILIES
The Neighbors First Families team recently gathered for an emotionally charged holiday celebration, marking another year of unwavering dedication to supporting vulnerable and homeless families in Washington, D.C. Under the…
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Community
Give a little warmth & joy this year
As the winter chill settles in and the holiday season approaches, many of us eagerly anticipate cozy moments with friends and family. However, for individuals experiencing homelessness, this time of…
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Author: Julyann Moon
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.