Capitol Hill Group Ministry
Celebrating community service since 1967, Capitol Hill Group Ministry (CHGM) is an interfaith coalition of conregations and concerned individuals united to serve the spiritual and social needs of the Capitol Hill Community, Ward 6 and beyond. CHGM serves both low-income households – individuals, seniors, and families – and homeless families from across the District of Columbia.
How Do CHGM Services Impact The Community?
In 2010, CHGM met the following objectives:
Services for Homeless Families
- Provided emergency, transitional shelter & intensive case management for 50 families
- Assisted 26 adults with soft skill job training and helped them find gainful employment
- Sponsored 9 adults in remedial training or certification programs and trade schools
- Conducted 12 life skills and job readiness workshops
- Shirley’s Place served 1,155 individuals at the Day Center
Social Services: Emergency Assistance and Street Outreach
- Prevented eviction or dire circumstances for 248 households
- Responded to emergency needs for transportation and/or food for 728 individuals and families, distributing over $13,500 in food cards and $4,150 worth of tokens and flash passes
- Distributed over $50,000 in emergency financial assistance
- Provided information and referral services to 2,088 members of the public
- Provided street outreach services to 328 homeless neighbors from Union Station to RFK
Community Initiatives
- Connected 27 congregations across the community with clergy breakfasts, an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service and multiple opportunities for service
- Supplied 209 children with backpacks and school supplies and uniforms
- Distributed Thanksgiving meals and trimmings to 377 households/1,508 individuals
- Provided gifts and holiday cheer to over 465 children and parents through our annual “Adopt-A-Family” Christmas project
CHGM depends on the contributions of time, talent, & treasure from people like you.
For more information, upcoming volunteer opportunities, or to make a tax-deductible donation,
please contact our administrative office at 202-544-3150 or via email at office@chgm.net
CHGM, 1338 G St, SE, Washington, DC 20003
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CHGM engages neighbors, congregations and organizations in our community in celebrating our shared commitment to social justice.
Together, we put faith into action to empower and provide hope for families and individuals who are homeless or in crisis that they may lead healthy, fulfilling and productive lives. |
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This is a year when every one of us has to ask “What can I do in response to the hurt I see all around me?” We’re hoping that you will consider answering that question by donating to help one of Washington’s most essential human needs organizations.
Every day you walk by the homeless on your way to and from the office. Sitting in traffic, you see the weathered faces of people holding signs asking for help. Or, maybe you pick up the Metro section of the Washington Post and read about more families that are turning to organizations like the Capitol Hill Group Ministry for help. Especially in these times, too many working families are just one unfortunate event away from losing the roof over their heads.
Please consider donating today!
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