Events
Friendship Place offers a variety of great events each year to support our mission to end homelessness in the DC region. No matter where your interests lie, whether you’re looking to learn more about our work, to enjoy a music concert, or just looking for an academically enriching engagement, we have you covered. View our list of events below or contact Chris Rutledge at crutledge@friendshipplace.org for more information. Looking for photos from our past events? Click here.
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Anti-Racism Training Series
ZoomFrom redlining to economic inequality, it is impossible to separate the work Friendship Place does to house those in need from systemic racism.
Please join us this fall for our 2024 Anti-Racism Training Series, to learn how we can grow and advance anti-racist causes in our shared community. Each session takes place on Zoom from 12 PM – 1 PM. Register at friendshipplace.org/anti-racism.
Session 1: Defining Racism and Its Impact on Housing Insecurity
September 18 | 12 PM – 1PM
Session 2: Timeline of Racism in America
October 2 | 12 PM – 1PM
Session 3: Privilege, Bias, and the Role of DEI
October 16 | 12 PM – 1PM
Session 4: Latino and Native American Perspectives
October 30 | 12 PM – 1PM
Session 5: African and Asian Perspectives
November 13 | 12 PM – 1PM
Session 6: Series Overview: How Can I Be an Ally?
November 20 | 12 PM – 1PM
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Friendship Place Walk to End Homelessness
- Saturday, May 03, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friendship Place Walk to End Homelessness is the annual walk in our nation’s capital aimed at bringing awareness and resources to the work to end homelessness. We are working towards a common goal—ending homelessness for every man, woman, and child in each of our communities.
All proceeds benefit Friendship Place, a nonprofit organization that offers the most effective model for addressing homelessness. Friendship Place’s innovative programs empower participants to rebuild their lives, find homes, get jobs, and reconnect with friends, family, and the community, permanently!
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Friends & Neighbors Breakfast
- Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Friendship Place’s annual Friends & Neighbors breakfast is our premier fundraising event and is needed to fund programs that rely on private support such as the Welcome Center, Street Outreach, our Aim Hire jobs program, and youth programming such as Before Thirty.We appreciate your attendance to learn about our work.To be a Table Host, or if you have questions, please contact Chris Koerner at ckoerner@friendshipplace.org. -
Friendship Place Honors Gala
- Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
Friendship Place Honors recognizes outstanding contributions by members of our community to the cause of ending homelessness. Enjoy great music, hors d’oeuvres, and refreshments while celebrating the remarkable and selfless work of this year’s honorees.
We hope you will join us for what will be an impactful evening.
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Friendship Place Friends & Neighbors Breakfast - Wednesday, September 11
Washington Hebrew CongregationFriendship Place’s annual Friends & Neighbors breakfast is our premier fundraising event and is needed to fund programs that rely on private support such as the Welcome Center, Street Outreach, our Aim Hire jobs program, and youth programming such as Before Thirty.We appreciate your attendance to learn about our work.Please RSVP by August 29th. If you have questions, or to RSVP, please contact Chris Koerner at ckoerner@friendshipplace.org. -
2024 Friendship Place Walk to End Homelessness
- Saturday, April 27, 2024 | 9:30 am
💙 JOIN US! 💙 Friendship Place Walk to End Homelessness is the annual walk on our nation’s capital aimed at bringing awareness and resources for the work to end homelessness. We will be working towards a common goal—ending homelessness for thousands of people in our community. Create a team and sign up today!
Register at www.friendshipplacewalk.org
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2023 Successes and 2024 Plans
- Tuesday, January 23, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
We invite you to a special webinar on Tuesday, January 23, at 12pm to dive a little deeper into the ways we’ve put your dollars to work and made your voices heard. We’ll also be looking forward and getting your input for our 2024 goals and plans.
You’ll hear from Friendship Place’s President & CEO Jean-Michel Giraud and Vice President of Regional Programs Sean Read.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUoc-mtrj0pGdAheFiooeExAw_izq2VqQKJ?mc_cid=1c3994bac3&mc_eid=85b740b2ac#/registration
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Music of Friends
- Sunday, November 03, 2024 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us for a magical afternoon on the beautiful campus of the French Embassy for Music of Friends, a stunning concert featuring world-renowned musicians.
Enjoy delightful chamber music, French wine, and delicious hors d’oeuvres while supporting our mission to help people experiencing homelessness.
Don’t miss out—get your tickets now: musicoffriends.eventbrite.com
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Sing Out for Shelter
National United Methodist, 3401 Nebraska Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016Join us for a magical evening with The Augmented Eight on April 1st | 7:30 PM
The Augmented Eight is an all male a cappella group that has entertained Washington audiences for over 65 years with a blend of old standards and modern pop, with a bit of jazz, gospel, and doo wop arrangements.
Purchase tickets here!
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Happy Hour Rooftop Party!
- Wednesday, July 27, 2022 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friendship Place is celebrating Summer! Please join us on the Rooftop of the Graham Hotel!
Attire: Happy Hour casual – we’ll be outside 😊 so please dress for the weather!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friendship-place-summer-happy-hour-rooftop-party-tickets-363181364237
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Friendship Place Honors
- Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
You are invited to an exclusive event for our closest supporters! RSVP now at fphonors.eventbrite.com.
Friendship Place Honors recognizes outstanding contributions by members of our community to the cause of ending homelessness. Enjoy great music, hors d’oeuvres, and refreshments while celebrating the remarkable and selfless work of this year’s honorees.
We hope you will join us for what will be an impactful evening.
Attire: Happy hour casual
Questions? Please reach out to Chris Koerner at ckoerner@friendshipplace.org.
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Open Doors at Friendship Place
- Thursday, November 02, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
A free, informal, 45-minute introduction to the work of Friendship Place for individuals and groups who want to learn how our community is creating lasting and permanent solutions to homelessness in innovative ways. This is a community discussion and not a fundraising event. For event location and to reserve your spot, please RSVP here tinyurl.com/FPOpenDoors.
In cases where no one RSVPs, we cancel the event, so make sure to let us know if you want to come. We can also bring Open Doors to your congregation, school, workplace, or any other group that wishes to learn about effective solutions to homelessness. Please contact us at Volunteer@FriendshipPlace.org.
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2023-2024 Holiday Party
- Thursday, January 11, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Friendship Place is celebrating the New Year! Please join us for a warm celebration of the season over great music, hors d’oeuvres, and refreshments. Meet and mingle with other Friendship Place friends while celebrating the difference we’ve made together. RSVP at friendshipplacehp.eventbrite.com.
Past Events
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.