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Meet Phillip Mayrant
Phillip Mayrant was born and raised in Washington, DC. Although he had a housing voucher, for 8 years Mr. Mayrant experienced maintenance issues in his apartment. Eventually, his apartment became…
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Meet Bryant Helton
Bryant Helton’s is a 64 retired Veteran, who has had a long and varied life before coming to Friendship Place. Mr. Helton spent nine years in the Air Force, proudly…
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Meet Indigo Diggs
Indigo Diggs was born and raised in Southeast DC. Her experience with homelessness began to abuse she suffered at the hands of someone in her home when she was young….
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Meet Shelley Gilbert
Anyone who meets Shelley Gilbert will be struck by her contagious optimism and sense of hope even in the most difficult circumstances. Shelley spent 4 ½ years in the Coast…
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Meet Tionne Smith
Tionne Smith came to the Brooks after facing homelessness several times over the past few years. Pregnant with her second child, she and her young daughter had no place to…
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Meet Ericka Patton
When Ericka Patton needed help, she didn’t hesitate – she connected with Friendship Place. Ericka has lived with depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety for years. With three sons to care…
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Meet Alheri Ninat
Alheri Ninat struggled during the earliest days of quarantine, trying to find more work while being a mother to three kids, and struggling with a negligent landlord. AimHire helped connect…
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Meet Robert Gerino
Seventy-four year old Air Force Veteran Robert Gerino is a prime example of American spirit. He has worked hard all his life and was a part-owner of a transportation company…
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Meet Sierra McPherson
Sierra McPherson, in one word, is resilient. Despite the many hurdles life has thrown her way, she has found a way to persevere. Sierra’s mother struggled with drugs and at…
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Meet Lamonika
When Lamonika talks about Friendship Place she begins by describing the people there who have helped her: They listen, she says. They ask questions. They give her options. They offer…
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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.