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President's Blog
Homelessness Is Not an Unsolvable Problem. It Starts With Listening.
Each November, those of us working to end homelessness recognize Homelessness Awareness Month. It is an opportunity to remind our communities of a reality we confront every day: despite the…
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Remembering Richard George Schleicher, Founder of Friendship Place
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Richard George Schleicher, the founder of Friendship Place and a visionary whose compassion and commitment helped shape our organization…
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Amazon volunteers at La Casa!
by Chris Cannedy Seven Amazon employees from Forestville and Upper Marlboro, MD volunteered their time, served a delicious Moe’s Mexican & Tex Mex meal, and arrived with an assortment of…
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Memorable Lines From a Fundraising Breakfast
You know how something can be too big a story to write? How to manage to share the heart of it, I wonder? What I will do today is share…
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Winter Food Drive for La Casa
🥫❄️ Help make our WINTER FOOD DRIVE FOR LA CASA a success! ❄️🥫 La Casa residents rely on easy, take-away foods during the winter months, and our shelves need support…
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Friendship Place President & CEO Jean-Michel Giraud named Washingtonian of the Year!
Dear Members of Our Community, I’m excited to share some wonderful news: Jean-Michel Giraud, our President and CEO, has been named one of Washingtonian magazine’s 2025 Washingtonians of the Year. This recognition honors…
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Friendship Place Recipient of 2026 Bob Woodruff Foundation Grant
We are excited to announce that we received a $100,000 grant from the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) in October 2025 to support our Veterans First program! The mission of the…
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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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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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Supporting the Unhoused Community During Summer
As the summer sun casts its warm glow upon us, many of us eagerly anticipate vacations, outdoor gatherings, and leisurely activities. However, amidst the cheerful vibes, it’s vital that we…
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Your Donation Helps End Homelessness!
Your support for Friendship Place has a lasting impact. In 2025, our programs ended or prevented homelessness for 5,443 people, including 1,700 children in families and 740 veterans. We empowered over 100 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.