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Community
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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The Brooks Homework Club: Reflections
Volunteering at The Brooks by Abigail Porter I loved being a volunteer at the Brooks Homework Club this past year. Every week I looked forward to seeing the children who…
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Washington’s Most Notable Black Figures
February is black history month February is Black History Month – a great time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of African Americans, and recognize the immense impact people of…
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#BlackHistoryMonth Essential Reading List
Black History Month is here, and we are proud to share our Essential Reading List, brought to you by our Anti-Racism Task Force team. Reading is a great way to…
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Mayor Bowser at the One-Year Anniversary of the Brooks
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser joined Friendship Place during the one-year anniversary celebration of the Brooks Short-Term facility for families experiencing homelessness. Speakers during the event also included the Brooks family,…
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President's Blog
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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Veterans First – Serving Our Heros During COVID
Friendship Place’s Veterans First program is a leading provider of homeless prevention services for veterans and their families in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Learn about the program’s outlook, and…
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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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Community
Take a Tour of the Brooks
The Brooks is a new Short-Term Family Housing facility and a new program at Friendship Place that serves families experiencing homelessness. Take a tour! Click here to learn more about…
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Your Donation Helps End Homelessness!
Your support for Friendship Place has a lasting impact. In 2022, our programs ended or prevented homelessness for 4,497 people, including 600 children in families and 750 veterans. We empowered 136 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.