District residents experiencing homelessness are encouraged to utilize emergency shelter. Shelters are operated by non-profit organizations under contract with the Department of Human Services. Most shelters provide a warm and safe place to stay and offer additional supportive services and case management.  Shelter capacity is expanded during the winter months for residents who are at risk of hypothermia.

SHORT-TERM FAMILY HOUSING

• How to Access Short Term Housing
• Transitional Shelter (Family)
• Homeless Prevention and Diversion Services
• How to Contact Us
• Proving Residency
• Housing Stabilization Planning Booklet

SHELTER FOR ADULTS

• How to Access Shelter
• Low Barrier/Emergency Shelter Locations
• Transitional Shelter (Adults)
• Young Adult Resources
• How to Contact Us
• Proving Residency

Supporting Families in Shelter during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Support families in shelter during the COVID-19 public health emergency by purchasing items from our shelter providers’ Amazon wish lists. Updates and lists for Short-Term Family Housing sites are shared as information is provided.

• The Triumph, the Ward 8 Short-term Family Housing program located in Washington Highlands.
• The Horizon, the Ward 7 Short-term Family Housing program located in Marshall Heights.
• The Sterling, the Ward 5 Short-term Family Housing program located in Brookland.
• The Kennedy, the Ward 4 Short-term Family Housing program located in Brightwood Park.
• Quality Inn Wish List
• Days Inn Wish List