2024 Miriam’s Kitchen Gala: Housing for All Seasons
Mark your calendars and get your tickets! Registration is now open for the 2024 Miriam’s Kitchen Gala. Join us at the District Winery on May 23, 2024, for a night of connection, inspiration, and celebration as we come together to make a lasting impact on the lives of those experiencing homelessness. The… View Article
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Miriam’s Kitchen Honored for Community Service and Activism at the 2024 Eastern Sociological Society Meeting
On Friday, March 1, the Eastern Sociological Society (ESS) presented the Award for Community Service and Activism to two recipients, including Miriam’s Kitchen. This annual recognition is reserved for community service and social justice organizations operating in the city where the ESS convenes each year. The Award for Community Service and Activism honors… View Article
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8.23 Rally Recap
On August 23rd, over 150 supporters joined Miriam’s Kitchen and The Way Home Campaign to support the transformation of a former George Washington University (GW) dorm into an innovative non-congregate homeless shelter in Foggy Bottom. In DC, most shelters available to single adults require residents to stay in large congregate spaces, which are particularly… View Article
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Miriam’s Kitchen Responds to the McPherson Square Eviction
Despite the tireless advocacy of our community, the Bowser and Biden administrations evicted 50 of our neighbors from the encampment at McPherson Square on Wednesday. We remain deeply concerned that individuals are being (violently) displaced during hypothermia season and without other viable options. While we were unsuccessful in stopping the eviction, we are proud… View Article
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The Washington Post Helping Hand Campaign Highlights Miriam’s Kitchen
This holiday season, we were proud to once again be a beneficiary of the Washington Post Helping Hand campaign! The Washington Post Helping Hand is the Post’s annual fundraising drive for three local nonprofit groups working to end homelessness and hunger in our area. Along with local organizations Bread for the City and… View Article
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National Parks Service Encampment Evictions Make It Harder to End Homelessness
December 14, 2022 On December 14, 2022, the National Parks Service (NPS) evicted ten unhoused neighbors from a tent community in Scott Circle located in Northwest D.C.) in nearly freezing temperatures. Regrettably, only three of the ten individuals who were displaced are matched to a housing resource. Prior to closure notices, close to 24… View Article
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Miriam’s Kitchen Observes Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week
Miriam’s Kitchen joined organizations around the country this year to commemorate Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week. Held every November, HH Awareness Week brings together people from across the country to draw attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness. Here’s a brief look at our week of events! We Took Strides to End Chronic… View Article
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How to Level Up Your Miriam’s Kitchen Fundraising Page!
It’s that time of the year again – our More Than A Meal (MTAM) campaign has arrived! Whether you’re fundraising for MTAM or you’ve signed up for the Run 4 MK, here are some tips to get the most out of your fundraising campaigns with Miriam’s Kitchen. Lead by example. No matter the amount,… View Article
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Save the Date for MK’s Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Events!
This November, Miriam’s Kitchen will join organizations around the country in commemorating Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week. Held from November 12-20, 2022, HH Awareness Week brings together people from across the country to draw attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness. Miriam’s Kitchen will commemorate the week with a series of events starting on… View Article
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Miriam’s Kitchen Resident Services Program Is an Opportunity to Make New Connections and Life-Long Change
The Miriam’s Kitchen (MK) Resident Services Program offers introductory case management services and resident support groups to all the residents at Milestone Senior Residence Apartments, and it is managed on-site by MK’s Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) team. The newly formed resident groups are based on different activities and interests, including weekly crafts, games, and music…. View Article
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