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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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In Remembrance of Joyce Washington
Dear Friendship Place Community, It is with heavy hearts that we announce the loss of a truly remarkable soul, our dear friend and dedicated staff member, Joyce Washington. As we mourn her…
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Friendship Place has been selected as a 2023 TD Charitable Foundation Housing for Everyone Grant winner
Friendship Place has been selected as a 2023 TD Charitable Foundation Housing for Everyone Grant winner. This grant recognizes Friendship Place’s exceptional work towards creating affordable housing and supporting the…
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Testimony of Jean-Michel Giraud before the District of Columbia Committee on Human Services on DHS Oversight
Good morning, Chairperson Silverman and Members of the Committee and thank you for giving me the opportunity to testify; I am Jean-Michel Giraud, the President & CEO of Friendship Place….
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Testimony of Jean-Michel Giraud before the District of Columbia Committee on Human Services on DHS Oversight
Job First Model “Job First assumes employability and fosters self-sufficiency through job acquisition.” Good afternoon, Chairwoman Nadeau and Members of the Committee and thank you for giving me the opportunity…
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Reflecting on Racism: A Look Into History
Those of us working in the field of homelessness know firsthand the insidious impact and history of racism. African-Americans make up a disproportionate percentage of the people we serve. This…
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Statement from Jean-Michel Giraud
These are difficult times for our community and nation. Friendship Place works every day to help the most vulnerable among us – providing people in need with housing, jobs, and essential items. We know all too well that the…
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2019 Friends & Neighbors Breakfast Speech
Good Morning, I’m Jean-Michel Giraud, President & CEO of Friendship Place. Welcome to our Friends & Neighbors Breakfast. We are so honored that Council Member Mary Cheh has not only…
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Testimony: Job Placement & More
On March 01, 2019, Friendship Place President & CEO Jean Michel Giraud gave the following testimony the before the District of Columbia Committee on Human Services and Committee on Housing…
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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.