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Community
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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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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President's Blog
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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Community
French Food for Vulnerable Men During COVID
How the French Embassy and DC’s French restaurants began feeding La Casa’s formerly homelessness men during COVID Friendship Place’s allies in the French community have brought continental flair to the meals enjoyed…
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