Friendship Place

Friendship Place is currently collecting non-perishable food donations to help stock pantry shelves for neighbors experiencing homelessness and housing instability.
Most needed items include:
• Canned goods
• Pasta and rice
• Beans and legumes
• Peanut butter
• Cereal and oatmeal
• Shelf-stable pantry staples
Please note: all donated food must be unopened and unexpired.
At this time, we are only accepting non-perishable food items. We are not able to accept refrigerated items, frozen items, opened packages, or expired food.
Thank you for helping provide practical support and nourishment for neighbors served by Friendship Place. Email [email protected] for delivery/drop off info.

The Brooks is currently seeking new essential clothing items for children, teens, and adults.
At this time, we are only accepting the following specific items:
• New undergarments
• New t-shirts / undershirts
• New lounge wear
• New sleepwear
We welcome these items in all sizes, age ranges, colors, prints, and styles.
Please note: new items only. We are not able to accept used clothing or other clothing donations for this specific request.
These essentials help provide comfort, dignity, and care for families at The Brooks. Thank you for helping us meet this very specific need.
Email [email protected] for donation drop off or delivery info.

Love DC is about showing up for our neighbors.
TODAY, Passion City Church DC will be serving across every Friendship Place location as part of their annual Friendship Place Takeover: LOVE DC.
Church volunteers will provide meal service at the Welcome Center, The Aston, and La Casa, plant an herb garden at Valley Place, and prepare summer fun kits for children at The Brooks.
We’re thankful for partners who help create moments of care, dignity, and connection across our community. 💛

🎶 Volunteer with Friendship Place at the Music of Friends Benefit Concert!
Join us on Sunday, August 30 at the Embassy of France for a beautiful afternoon of chamber music in support of Friendship Place’s mission to end homelessness and rebuild lives.
Volunteers will help welcome guests, assist with check-in, and support event logistics. As a thank-you, volunteers are invited to stay and enjoy the concert free of charge.

📍 Embassy of France, Washington, DC
🕛 Volunteer arrival: 12:00 PM
🎻 Concert: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Interested in volunteering? Sign up today by sending an email to [email protected]

We are pleased to announce that we have a date set for the rescheduled Music of Friends. Please note that the new date is August 30 (rescheduled from June 14). If you have any questions, please contact Chris Rutledge at [email protected].

International Children’s Day is recognized worldwide on June 1 to honor and protect our children.

Millions of children face extreme poverty, limiting their access to food, education, and healthcare. This day reminds us to come together to support children in need and help them thrive.

At Friendship Place, The Brooks is the Short-Term Family Housing facility in Ward 3 serving families experiencing homelessness. Families moving into the facility will reside in a care-conducive environment where they can heal and start the process of rebuilding. 💙