Service Providers - NE DC
Service providers for shelter and food in each quadrant of the city:
Calvary's Food Bank
Feed the body as well as the soul
Address:
600 W Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-635-9053
Fax: 202-635-3898
Email: tdorsey@gmchc.org
Contact Person: Troy Dorsey
Hours: 9:30am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:30PM (Tues-Thurs)
Population Served: Anyone in need
Specialized Services: Handicap accessible
Restrictions: Women and men only. Must have ID. Referrals required.
Food and Friends
Home-delivered meals for people with AIDS, cancer, and other life challenging illnesses affected families and nutrition counseling for HIV+/PLWA's
URL: www.foodandfriends.org
Address:
219 Riggs Road, NE
Washington, DC 20011
Phone: 202-269-2277
Fax: 202-635-4261
Email: sdaniels@foodandfriends.org
Contact Person: Shawn Daniels
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm (M-F)
Population Served: People with AIDS, cancer, and other life challenging illnesses in Metropolitan area (includes some MD and VA locations)
Specialized Services: Bilingual (Spanish/English) staff.
Restrictions: Referrals preferred.
Israel Baptist Church. Crisis Intervention Center
Food pantry and rental and utility assistance (coordinated with Acts, Inc.)
Address:
1251 Saratoga Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20018
Phone: 202-269-9574
Fax: 202-832-9645
Email: lfiddermon_ibc@verizon.net
Contact Person: Rev. Lisa Fiddermon
Hours: 10:00am- 2:00pm (Tu), 1:00pm- 3:00pm (We), 10:00am- 2:00pm (Th)
Population Served: Senior citizens, disabled citizens, low-income community residents, homeless in the community, recovering substance abuse users, and ex-offenders
Specialized Services: Handicap accessible, English only
Lutheran Church of the Reformation
Dried, packaged and canned goods (non-perishable foods only)
URL: www.reformationdc.org
Address:
212 East Capitol Street, NE
Washington, DC 20003
Phone: 202-543-4200
Fax: 202-543-4201
Email: office@reformationdc.org
Contact Person: Florence Heckman or Joanna Lowther
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm (M-F)
Population Served: Anyone in need
Specialized Services: Wheelchair accessible
Restrictions: Referrals from DHS, or other approved social service agency required. Referring agency should call ahead to check availability of food and to provide name of client.
Marshall Heights Community Development Organization
Emergency food, case management, credit and housing counseling, employment, rental utility assistance
(through Dept. of Energy), corps services for mental health and GED help. FOOD BANK ADDRESS: Meadow Green, 3425 A St., SE, Washington, DC, 20019.
URL: www.mhcdo.org
Address:
3939 Benning Rd, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Phone: 202-396-1200
Fax: 202-396-4106
Email: dbaskerville@mhcdo.org
Contact Person: Donna Baskerville
Hours: 10:00am-2:30pm (M-F), by appointment only
Population Served: Ward 7 residents
Specialized Services: Wheelchair accessible
Restrictions: ID and proof of residency required. Must have an appointment.
McKendree, Simms, Brookland United Methodist Church Community
Outreach House
Food and Clothing; Outreach lunch: 12:30pm-1:30pm each Wednesday.
Address:
2411 Lawrence Street, NE
Washington, DC 20018
Phone: 202-526-3685
Fax: 202-526-8505
Contact Person: Doris Dickerson
Hours: 10:00am-2:00pm (T,W,F)
Population Served: Anyone in need. Specifically focused on the Northeast corridor of Ward 5
Specialized Services: American Sign Language staff available
Restrictions: Referrals from other agencies preferred. ID required. Proof of family size suggested.
Near Northeast CIC
Food, clothing, food stamp referrals, housing and rental assistance, job counseling/development, emergency services, credit counseling, senior services
Address:
1326 Florida Ave, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-399-6900
Fax: 202-399-6942
Contact Person: Wayne Hodges, Housing Program Specialist
Hours: 8:45am-5:00pm (M-F); Clothing: 9:00am-11:00am Tuesdays (new people only) 9:00am-11:00am
Wednesdays (everyone else) 9:00am-11:00am Thurs. USDA commodities. Emergency food distribution requires referral (Ward V and VI only)
Population Served: Residents of Ward V and part of Ward VI
Restrictions: Referrals from social workers or individuals required when client lives outside of Ward V. Proof of residency and ID required in order to be served. Proof of income also required.
Northeastern Presbyterian Church Food Pantry
Distribution of nonperishable food items once a month
Address:
22nd and Varnum St, NE
Washington, DC 20018
Phone: 202-526-1730
Fax: 202-526-5900
Email: nepc@eros.com
Contact Person: Ms. Waters
Hours: 3rd Sa of each month, 10:00am-12 noon (Closed during July and August)
Population Served: NE and NW DC, Hyattsville, and Mt. Ranier only
Restrictions: ID required, referrals with approved and legitimate phone numbers, proof of monthly income and residence. Applications must be completed prior to service rendered
Peace Lutheran Church
Emergency Food
Address:
4929 Ames Street, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Phone: 202-398-5503
Fax: 202-398-8552
Email: peacedc@msn.com
Contact Person: Jocelyn Ford
Hours: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm (Tuesdays and Thursdays) Appointment only
Population Served: Needy families in Ward 7
Restrictions: Referrals from social workers required. ID and proof of residency in Ward 7
Plymouth Congregational Church Food Pantry
Emergency food
Address:
5301 North Capitol Street, NE
Washington, DC 20011
Phone: 202-723-5330
Fax: 202-723-9478
Contact Person: Wanda B. Johnson
Hours: 10:00am-12 noon (Sa)
Population Served: DC residents
Specialized Services: Handicap accessible. Bilingual(Spanish/English) staff available.
Restrictions: Written referral from agency, facility or church member who can certify need of client required. Proof of residency required (may be included in referral from other agency).
Purity Baptist Church
Family baskets of staples and dry foods, Meals on Wheels in the NE area, Mid-NE Collaborative Family
Stabilization Project, SHARE Program
Address:
1325 Maryland Ave, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-397-4333 OR 202-397-6303
Fax: 202-388-1797
Contact Person: Dr. John E. Johnson, Jr.
Hours: 10:00am-2:00pm (M-F); Call first.
Population Served: Northeast DC residents
Specialized Services: Wheelchair accessible
Restrictions: Referrals from City or social service agencies required for all DC residents. ID and proof of residency required.
Washington Urban League Senior Centers Aging Services Division
Delivery of meals to homebound, lunch served at various locations, activities, referrals, counseling, social services, case management services, transportation, health education, recreational programs, legal aid.
URL: www.gwlags.org
Address:
2900 Newton Street, NE
Washington, DC 20018
Phone: 202-529-8701
Fax: 202-832-0127
Email: BLTurner@gwulags.org
Contact Person: Stephen Straker, Office Manager OR Brenda Turner, Director
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm (M-F); Meals served in 24 locations; 10:00am-2:00pm (M-F)
Population Served: Elderly, ages 60 and over in Wards 2, 5 and 8
Specialized Services: Wheelchair accessible
Restrictions: Must be ages 60 or above and a DC resident
Catholic Community Services
Shelter for men
URL: www.css-dc.org
Address:
1355-57 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, DC
Phone: 202-832-2359
Fax: 202-832-4851
Contact Person: Steve Prue
Population Served: Homeless men who 18 years or older
Specialized Services: Bed capacity 360
Central Union Mission
Shelter, supper, breakfast, clothing, social, legal and medical services, pastoral counseling, GED tutoring and literacy training, computer learning center, family services, women's ministry, Hispanic ministry
URL: www.missiondc.org
Address:
1350 R Street, NE
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-745-7118
Fax: 202-232-7072
Email: info@missiondc.org
Hours: 24/7, check-in time: 4:00-6:00pm
Population Served: Services for anyone in need
Specialized Services: Bed capacity: 82, plus 54 for in-house recovery program; Spiritual-Renewal Program (18-months)
Restrictions: Shelter for men only
Girls and Boys Town of Washington
Long term residential, emergency shelter, foster care, parent training
URL: www.girlsandboystown.org
Address:
4801 Sargent Road, NE
Washington, DC 20017
Phone: 202-832-7343
Fax: 202-832-9807
Contact Person: Mr. Lyn Corbett
Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm (M-F)
Population Served: Boys and girls, ages 9-18
Specialized Services: Bed capacity: 16. Wheelchair accessible.
House of Ruth
Comprehensive social services
URL: www.houseofruth.org
Address:
651 10th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-547-2600
Fax: 202-547-9349
Hours: 24/7; Intake @ 4:30pm
Population Served: Single adult women
Specialized Services: Bed capacity: 64
My Sister's Place
Shelter, 24 hour hotline, advocacy services, legal and job assistance, crisis intervention, transitional housing, support groups for battered women, counseling, case management, non-residential counseling, children's programs
URL: www.mysistersplacedc.org
Address:
PO Box 29596
Washington, DC 20017
Phone: 202-529-5991
Fax: 202-529-5984
Contact Person: Staff or Volunteer
Hours: 24/7
Population Served: Battered women and their children (boys under 12)
Specialized Services: Bed capacity: 24. Bilingual(Spanish/English) staff. Wheelchair accessible. Services available to shelter residents and non-residents at an off-site center
Restrictions: Referrals not required. Most services available only to shelter residents or on hotline. Support groups open to all. Many volunteer opportunities.
Sasha Bruce House
Shelter, social services, individual and family counseling, job assistance, tutoring, transitional living program for older homeless adolescents and clothing. Reunites families whenever possible, or works to find a stable living situation. Will pick you up.
URL: www.sashabruce.org
Address:
1022 Maryland Ave, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-546-4900
Fax: 202-546-3269
Contact Person: Staff (hotline 202-547-7777)
Hours: 24/7
Population Served: Troubled, runaway and homeless teenagers (ages 12-17)
Specialized Services: Bed capacity: 10
Restrictions: Referrals from other agencies welcomed, but not required
Travelers Aid International
Provide meal vouchers, bus tickets, and case management to persons who experience a crisis while traveling or seeking safe haven in another community; also referral to other social service agencies as appropriate.
URL: www.travelersaid.org
Address:
50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-371-1937
Email: info@travelersaid.org
Contact Person: Willie Ringold
Hours: 9:30am- 5:30pm (M-Sa) 1:30pm- 5:30pm (Su)
Population Served: Individuals and families who are stranded or need assistance while traveling
Restrictions: Client must meet certain requirements. One-way tickets, one time only.
Healthy Babies Project, Inc.
Home Visitation and Case Management, Prenatal and Childbirth Education, Parenting Education and Support, Health Education, Individual and Family Counseling, Teen Parent Empowerment Program, Pregnancy Testing, HIV Testing, Child Development Classes, Fatherhood Group, Referrals to onsite prenatal care and child development services, Referrals for emergency services. All services, with the exception of Childbirth Education classes ($10.00 fee) are free of charge.
URL: www.healthybabiesproject.org
Address:
801 17th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-396-2809
Fax: 202-396-8926
Email: rnicholas@healthybabiesproject.org
Contact Person: Rachel Nicholas
Hours: 9:00am-5:45pm (M-F)
Population Served: Pregnant and parenting women, men and their families in the District of Columbia.
Specialized Services: Handicap accessible
Restrictions: Home visitation services are provided only for residents of Wards 5 & 6 (with the exception of teen parents and fathers).
Regional Addiction Prevention, Inc.
Residential facilities for substance abusers, inpatient HIV and substance abuse services
URL: www.rapinc.org
Address:
1949 4th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-462-7500
Fax: 202-526-8916
Email: rapinc2@bellatlantic.net
Contact Person: Patricia Redfern
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm (M-F)
Population Served: Substance abusers and alcoholics
Specialized Services: Wheelchair accessible
Restrictions: Referrals from APRA, HIV/AIDS service providers and from CSOSA
Unity Health Care
Primary health care for all ages and prenatal care
Address:
1201-3 Brentwood NE
Washington, DC 20018
Phone: 202-832-8818
Fax: 202-832-8575
Hours: 8:15am-4:45pm (M-F)
Population Served: Anyone in need
Specialized Services: Sliding fee scale, handicap accessible, social worker on site 2 days per week
Restrictions: Proof of income and ID required. Referrals not required
Unity Health Care:
Ambulatory primary health care, adult medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, surgical consultation, cardiology, family therapy, podiatry, and dental
URL: www.unityhealthcare.org
Address:
123 45th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Phone: 202-388-7890
Fax: 202-388-5202
Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm (M, T, Th & F); 11:00am-7:30pm (W)
Population Served: DC residents
Specialized Services: Wheelchair accessible. Bilingual(Spanish/English) staff.
Washington Hospital Center, Dpt. Of Psychiatry
Outpatient psychiatric services provided: chemical dependency/ dual diagnosis, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient follow-up
URL: www.whcenter.org
Address:
216 Michigan Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20017
Phone: 202-877-6333
Fax: 202-387-3135
Email: epatxot@medstar.net
Contact Person: Eli Patxot
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm (M-F); 8:00am-3:00pm (Sa)
Population Served: Most insurance (may be Medicare or Medicaid).
Capital Area Food Bank
Face hunger: hunger awareness class; Brown Bag Program: monthly supplemental food distribution to low-income senior citizens; Kid's Café: after-school meal program; Hunger Lifeline (call main number)
URL: www.capitalareafoodbank.org
Address:
645 Taylor Street, NE
Washington, DC 20017
Phone: 202-526-5344
Fax: 202-529-1767
Email: peelem@cfoodbank.org
Contact Person: Marian Peele
Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm (M-F)
Population Served: Non-profit feeding program located in DC, MD, and VA
Specialized Services: none listed
Restrictions: Must be a 501c3 agency providing meals and food. Must provide food in the form of prepared meals or packages at no cost to low-income individuals.
Catholic Community Services
Case management, intake and assessment, referrals and information. Catholic Community Services has limited emergency utility and rent assistance.
URL: www.css-dc.org
Address:
1438 Rhode Island Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20018
Phone: 202-526-4100
Fax: 202-526-1829
Contact Person: Jacqurie Frye-Adams
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm (M-F)
Population Served: Families with dependent children, pregnant women, elderly, handicapped, and other needs of the District of Columbia residents
Specialized Services: Bilingual (Spanish/English) staff
Restrictions: Appointments are needed for all services, referrals from other agencies preferred. Proof of Ward 5 residency required for FEMA financial assistance.
Center Care Adult Day Treatment Program
Therapeutic care for seniors during the day, including: social and recreational services, medical services and a hot lunch. Call for more detailed information.
Address:
2601 18th St., NE
Washington, DC 20018
Phone: 202-541-6153
Fax: 202-576-6886
Email: vsingleton@wcasnh.com
Contact Person: Valencia Singleton
Hours: 7:30am-5:30pm (M-F)
Population Served: DC residents 60 years of age or older, assessed as needing supervision and therapeutic care during the day
Specialized Services: Handicap accessible
Restrictions: DC residents over 60 years old
Christian Communities Group Homes, Inc.
Permanent shared housing and assisted living home for low-income elderly
URL: www.ccghdc.org
Address:
2501 18th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20018
Phone: 202-635-9384
Fax: 202-832-4711
Contact Person: Kwesi Thomas
Hours: 9:00am-4:30pm (M-F)
Population Served: DC residents 60 years or older
Specialized Services: Total capacity: 14
Restrictions: DC residents over 60 years old
Deaf Reach
Day programs, counseling, employment services, housing, social services, case management and HIV/AIDS prevention
URL: www.deaf-reach.org
Address:
3521 12th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20017
Phone: 202-832-6681
Fax: 202-832-8454
Email: browns@deaf-reach.org
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm (M-F)
Population Served: Deaf and hard of hearing
Specialized Services: Wheelchair accessible, sign language
Restrictions: Deaf and hard of hearing
Israel Baptist Church. Crisis Intervention Center
Provide training, awareness, and self-help opportunities for families and individuals with spiritual, health, and economic problems. Services include: Clothing closet, food pantry, emergency transportation (tokens only) employment and housing referrals, energy assistance, legal assistance through AARP, Legal for the Elderly, Debt Management Information and Awareness
Address:
1251 Saratoga Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20018
Phone: 202-269-9574
Fax: 202-832-9645
Email: lfiddermon_ibc@verizon.net
Contact Person: Rev. Lisa Fiddermon
Hours: 10:00am-2:00pm (Tu), 1:00pm-3:00pm (We), 10:00am-2:00pm (Th)
Population Served: Senior citizens, disabled citizens, low-income community residents, homeless in the community, recovering substance abuse users, and ex-offenders
Specialized Services: Handicap accessible, English only
Salvation Army
6-month co-ed. Residential rehabilitation for homeless, low-income DC residents. Substance abuse counseling, relapse prevention, job preparation/training, case management
Address:
2100 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-269-6333
Fax: 202-269-2261
Contact Person: Mr. Walter Askew, Clinical Director
Hours: Call for hours
Population Served: Homeless or low-income residents of DC who would like treatment for their drug addictions
Restrictions: Intake on M and F. Must be clean and sober for at least 7 days before admittance. No detox services.
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
This is a 9-month residential program that incorporates classroom education, counseling and work therapy into a Bible-based, Christ-centered foundation for the individual's rehabilitation and regeneration. NA/AA meetings are also held.
Address:
3304 Kenilworth Avenue
Hyattsville, MD 20781
Phone: 301-403-1720
Fax: 301-277-8708
Email: david_swan@uss.salvationarmy.org
Contact Person: David Swan
Hours: Intake: 24/7
Population Served: Males, ages 21-55
Specialized Services: Bed Capacity: 150; Handicap Accessible
Restrictions: Individuals must be able to participate in the work therapy element of the program.
Travelers Aid International
Provide meal vouchers, bus tickets, and case management to persons who experience a crisis while traveling or seeking safe haven in another community; also referral to other social service agencies as appropriate.
URL: www.travelersaid.org
Address:
50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-371-1937
Email: info@travelersaid.org
Contact Person: Willie Ringold
Hours: 9:30am- 5:30pm (M-Sa) 1:30pm- 5:30pm (Su)
Population Served: Individuals and families who are stranded or need assistance while traveling
Restrictions: Client must meet certain requirements. One-way tickets, one time only.
Unity Health Care:
Pharmacy Services, WIC Centers and Dentistry Offered.
URL: www.unityhealthcare.org
Address:
4130 Hunt Place, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Phone: 202-388-8160
Fax: 202-388-8164
Hours: 8:15am-4:45pm (M-F)
Population Served: District residents
Specialized Services: Sliding fee for working patients. Wheelchair accessible. Bilingual (Spanish/English) staff
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Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington
1516 Hamilton Street, NW
Washington, DC 20011
202-722-2280
info@samaritanministry.org