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Home District of Columbia District Of Columbia County Miriams Kitchen
Transitional Housing

Miriams Kitchen

Washington, DC 20037

About this program

Ending chronic homelessness in DC may sound impossible, but it’s not. Chronically homeless individuals have disabilities such as serious mental illness, chronic substance abuse or medical issues, and are homeless repeatedly or for long periods of time.As of January 2012, there are 1,870 chronically homeless individuals in Washington, DC on any given night. The most successful intervention for ending chronic homelessness is permanent supportive housing, which couples permanent housing with supportive services that target the specific needs of an individual.

What this shelter offers

Overnight beds & safe sleep
Meals provided daily
Case management & referrals
Housing-placement support

Services vary and may require intake. Please call before arriving to confirm what is currently available.

Location

2401 Virginia Avenue, Washington, DC 20037 Get directions →
Website: http://www.miriamskitchen.org

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