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Stories
Friendship Place Leads Local Veteran to the Finish Line
“Five years ago, I set four goals: to get a place of my own, one year’s sobriety, run a marathon and go to Disney World. I thought I would spend…
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President's Blog
First Lady, National Leaders Champion the Fight Against Homelessness
All eyes were on First Lady Michelle Obama last Thursday when she entered the stage at the annual conference of the National Alliance to End Homelessness at Washington’s Renaissance Hotel….
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President's Blog
Housing First Is a Great Local Choice
Six years into the Housing First model in DC, it is obvious that the decision to embrace the new approach was a momentous one for the District’s homeless services system….
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President's Blog
First Lady Challenges Mayors To End Veteran Homelessness
With so much being said and written about the Department of Veterans Affairs lately, it is great to see a national leader come out in support of the veterans…
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Community
Friendship Place Brings Hopeful Ending To Viral News Story
Those who watch WUSA9 daily may be familiar with Shontay Alexander, DC tent community resident and now beloved social media star. On Tuesday, WUSA9 reporter, Andrea McCarren found Shontay living…
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President's Blog
In DC’s Fight Against Homelessness, Employment Must Go ‘First’
By Jean-Michel Giraud President & CEO, Friendship Place Huffington Post Blogger Read this on the Huffington Post website Faced with a surge in the number of people experiencing homelessness in…
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Stories
Meet our Friends: Emily and Youngja
Emily Bowe and Youngja Sherry now share a beautiful apartment together. Watch their video to find out more about their story!
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Uncategorized
On a Mission to End Homelessness
John Hines, Friendship Place Direct Housing Program Participant Mr. Hines is now off the streets. Through an innovative new rapid-solutions Friendship Place program called Direct Housing, he now has a…
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President's Blog
Looking Back on Teenage Homelessness: George’s Story
“Mom died and my aunt adopted me. She got a divorce, and I was sent to foster care until I turned 13. After that, I was in a boys’ home….
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President's Blog
DC Advocates Mobilize to End Homelessness
Faced with growing concerns about homelessness, several advocacy groups have mobilized in the last year to eradicate homelessness in the District. The advocates are energized and have established the kinds…
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Author: Yimka Odebode
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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.