Welcome to Shirley’s Place
a daytime hospitality center for homeless families

Rejoice!  Shirley's Place Opens Its Doors
Many members of the community, friends, donors, CHGM staff and program participants celebrated the Grand Opening of Shirley's Place on March 4, 2007. The newly renovated Day Hospitality Center was renamed Shirley's Place for the late Shirley Smith Anderson, a long-time Capitol Hill resident and social justice activist. The center, in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol, will provide a safe, healthy environment for people who are homeless and provide opportunities to achieve self-sufficiency.  For the full story, click here.

“If we find a way to reach each other, we will find heart and joy in it, and we will find quiet. If we pull together we will endure.”
--Shirley Smith Anderson – September 12, 2000

Since 1996, Capitol Hill Group Ministry has provided emergency shelter for families in the District of Columbia. Churches provide overnight shelter, and this house – Shirley’s Place – offers a daytime home base for them. In the shadow of the US Capitol, Shirley’s Place is open seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Shirley's Place Offers...

A Place to Be a Family
Being together in a safe environment, families can share their challenges and successes with others who will listen and understand.
They can laugh a little and love a lot!

A Place to Rest
Families find refuge from rain, snow and summer heat. Infants and
toddlers can nap. There are comfortable chairs for respite and reflection.

A Place to Be Safe and Feel Welcome
The only drop-in center in D.C. for families with children of all ages. It’s
an address for those who don’t have one, with telephone service, lavatory and laundry facilities. All are welcome—and for some, it is the only place where they can say, “I belong.”

A Place to Learn and Grow
Experienced staff provides case management to encourage steps toward independent living. Families participate in life skill building workshops, such as money management and child development. Computers are available for resume writing, job searches, and
homework.


For more information regarding Shirley's Place, please call 202.544.0631 or email us at info@chgm.net.