Your generosity and kindness ensure we can continue to support our friends and neighbors in Washington, DC.
Donate
There are many great organizations that have set up “Wish Lists” and we consolidated them here. If you would like to add your organization to this page, please send us your information here.
- Adams Place
- Bread for the City
- Community of Hope
- Covenant House
- Friendship Place
- House of Ruth (for women only)
- Miriam’s Kitchen
- N Street Village
- Pathways to Housing
- S.O.M.E.
- Thrive DC
Volunteer
If you would like to volunteer at one of our family shelter programs, please reach out to them directly. Their contact information can be found here: https://dhs.dc.gov/page/family-emergency-shelter
Rent your unit
Mayor Bowser launched the annual Home for the Holidays Campaign on November 1, 2021, with a goal to accelerate the placement of 1,250 households experiencing homelessness into permanent housing by February 28, 2022. For more information, visit Home for the Holidays.
DHS is always looking for affordable apartments and houses for individuals and families. More information about DHS housing programs and partnerships can be found here
Are you an existing housing provider or property manager? Please submit concerns or requests for resolution on non-emergency issues here.