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Who are the experts on ending homelessness in DC?
At Miriam’s Kitchen, we know that the true experts on ending chronic homelessness are those who have experienced homelessness themselves. So, when our guests highlighted the need for a downtown services center, we amplified their call to action. Many people experiencing homelessness spend their days crossing town for health and
Read MoreWatch Us Go From Garden to Table with GW University on Good Morning Washington
GW Students Grow A Harvest That Brings More Than A Meal to Our Guests Sustaining our guests through healthy breakfast and dinner meals is the gateway to helping our guests find stable housing. MK’s Chef Cheryl recently joined our partners from George Washington University’s GroW Garden and Kidd O’Shea form
Read More5 WAYS YOU CAN HELP OUR GUESTS BEAT THE HEAT
Hot temperatures, lack of access to public bathrooms, and dehydration can be an extremely dangerous combination for our guests who are living on the streets. Every moment becomes about survival through the unpredictable summer months. Here are five ways you can help the men and women experiencing homelessness this summer: 1.
Read MoreGOOD, HUGE, EXCITING NEWS!
Guess what? We’ve just been declared the winners of The Center for Nonprofit Advancement’s AIM Award. We are overflowing with joy and appreciation for all of our supporters, peers, and most importantly, our guests, who all played a part in helping us reach this achievement. Winning the AIM Award lifts up our
Read MoreAn Update on Chronic Homelessness In DC
On May 9th, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments released the results of DC’s 2018 Point in Time count. The Point in Time (PIT) count is an annual homeless census that gives the District a one-night snapshot of DC’s homeless population. The data helps make us and our community partners
Read More2018 Mission Possible Celebration Recap
Last Monday, April 23rd, over 300 friends, partners, and supporters of MK gathered at the US Chamber of Commerce for the Mission Possible Celebration. We honored Sam Ross, member of the MK Speakers Bureau and former guest, for his dedication to helping others who are experiencing homelessness. We also honored
Read MoreThank You for the 450 SmarTrip Cards!
The response to our call for metro cards was INCREDIBLE. Donated cards came in from all across the country including New York, Michigan, North Carolina and Oregon! Some of our guests even heard the call for cards on the radio and local news. James, who is now in housing after experiencing
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