Christ House

Christ House, a transitional shelter for homeless men received a long overdue face lift last month.

Remembering Rev. Allen A. Goetcheus (April 5, 1941 - September 24, 2026) Rev. Allen Goetcheus, pastor, servant-leader, and visionary, passed from this life on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Born April 5, 1941, in Muncie, Indiana, he leaves behind a legacy

As we reach the close of September, which is Recovery Month, we'd like to share some insights about recovery at Christ House. This year, the theme of Recovery Month was, "Recovery is together". Thank you to our addiction counselors, case managers and medi

This fall, we've welcomed two new interns to Christ House. Jessica Castro is an MSW student at The Catholic University of America and Josue is our newest student intern from Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School. We are happy to have their help with a variety

Two weeks ago, we welcomed Vince Pigott for his first day at Christ House as a Year-Long Volunteer! Vince is volunteering through the Capuchin Franciscan Volunteer Corps (CapCorps), which offers men and women the opportunity to serve in full-time position

Every year since 1985, we have the privilege of walking alongside people experiencing homelessness and acute medical needs. At Christ House, we work to provide compassionate care, a safe place to heal, and a path toward greater stability. Our Annual Repor

I remember my first day vividly. I peeked into the living room and saw three patients sitting together, unsure of whether to interrupt or how to begin a conversation. After a brief hesitation, I opened the door and stepped inside. We began talking about s

At the end of this article, you'll find a link to an interview with Claire and Kathryn! Kathryn and Claire, Year Long Volunteers 2025-2026 "It was what you did, but also the way you did it." Last week, we gathered for our Year-Long Volunteer send-off, hon

Excerpts from an interview with Ronja Frigard, who has volunteered at Christ House for the past year and a half while working at the NIH, where she studies vector-borne diseases. Ronja will be joining UC San Diego's MD-PhD program to train in both medicin

Reflection by Cesar Parada, student at Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School and intern at Christ House Reflecting on my time at Christ House, I can truly say it has been an incredible and transformative experience. Throughout my time here, I've had the privil