Hear My Name: Rachelle Ellison’s Journey from Homelessness to Housing Advocate
June 12, 2025
By Silvana Quiroz Every morning, Rachelle Ellison walked through the doors of Miriam’s Kitchen to join breakfast—a simple routine that held profound meaning. It wasn’t just the hot meal or the friendly faces; it was finally hearing her name spoken aloud. “I used to go there every day just to hear my name,” Rachelle… View Article
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A Heart For Service: Amy Peck Abraham Dedication to Miriam’s Kitchen
April 14, 2025
By Tedi Velo Senior Case Manager In celebration of Volunteer Appreciation Month, we spotlight Amy’s unwavering dedication to Miriam’s Kitchen, where her warmth, presence, and belief in dignity for all make a world of difference. Amy Peck Abraham discovered Miriam’s Kitchen in a Washington Post article by John Kelly. She had… View Article
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The Power of Home Podcast: The Path Forward – Housing, Compassion, and Women’s Stories
March 28, 2025
By Miriam’s Kitchen In the latest episode of The Power of Home, we highlight powerful stories and proven solutions that bring us closer to ending chronic homelessness in Washington, D.C. Titled “The Path Forward – Housing, Compassion, and Women’s Stories,” this episode brings forward voices of lived experience and front-line advocates making real change… View Article
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Statement on Whitehurst Encampment Closure
January 17, 2025
DC’s Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services (DMHHS) has scheduled a site closure for one of the largest remaining encampments in Foggy Bottom (located at 27th and K Streets NW), amid the coldest stretch of winter weather this season. The encampment closure is currently set to take place on February 7th, and will adversely… View Article
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They haven’t stopped evicting encampments, but we won’t stop our pressure
July 29, 2024
It’s happening again. On Tuesday, July 30, the District will evict another 14 people from an encampment. During a summer of record-breaking heat, these neighbors settled together near a vent producing cool air for their survival. Approximately 10 of the 14 people who will be displaced on Tuesday were previously displaced from a Foggy Bottom… View Article
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Miriam’s Kitchen cites severe gaps in upcoming DC budget
June 14, 2024
When Mayor Bowser proposed her budget, we knew there was work to do. Drastic cuts to essential housing resources like PSH (Permanent Supportive Housing), ERAP (Emergency Rental Assistance), and more, sacrifice the hope of – and support for – our neighbors experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. So, we acted. In coalition through The… View Article
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The DC FY25 Budget Woefully Underfunds Housing to End Homelessness
May 31, 2024
This week, the DC Council took their first vote on Mayor Bowser’s proposed FY 2025 budget. As we shared in April, the Mayor’s budget not only fell horribly short of meaningfully addressing chronic homelessness, but also made devastating cuts across DC’s social safety net. While the Council has made increases to many programs, shockingly few… View Article
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MK Leaders Voice Opposition to Foggy Bottom Encampment Enclosures
May 21, 2024
In the past week, dozens of our neighbors experiencing homelessness had their homes destroyed or were forced to move as encampments in the Foggy Bottom area and Ward 2 were cleared. These encampment closures, conducted by Mayor Bowser’s administration and the National Park Service, forced our neighbors to leave their homes, many with nowhere else… View Article
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Introducing Our Amazing MK Gala Auction Items!
May 20, 2024
It’s that time of year again — the 2024 Miriam’s Kitchen Gala is almost here! We’re excited to join our MK community at the District Winery for an evening that is sure to make a lasting impact on the lives of our neighbors experiencing homelessness. One of our favorite aspects of the gala is our… View Article
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Mayor’s Proposed FY25 Budget Cuts Programs Critical to Ending Chronic Homelessness
April 26, 2024
Earlier this year, Miriam’s Kitchen and our partners at The Way Home Campaign encouraged Mayor Bowser to make bold and necessary investments in proven programs that prevent and end homelessness here in the District in her Fiscal Year 2025 budget proposal. We knew this would be a tough budget season because the mayor was tasked… View Article
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