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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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Stories
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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Webinar
The Brooks Family Housing Facility at Six Months
The Brooks Short-Term Family Housing Facility is located in Washington, DC’s Ward-3 and serves families experiencing homelessness. In this video, Friendship Place’s Director of the Brooks Catherine Mitchell reflects on…
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Webinar
Volunteering during COVID
On Tuesday, September 22 at noon, we hosted a special webinar with our Community Engagement Manager Chris Cannedy. Learn about some of the ways volunteers are helping our program participants…
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Stories
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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President's Blog
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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Our Blog
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.