Raise Your Voice!

October 8, 2021

On Monday, DC stopped an encampment eviction in NoMa when a DC bulldozer injured a human being in an attempt to throw away his tent. You read that right, they nearly threw away a person. This botched eviction, conducted during a pandemic and on the eve of hypothermia season, was both predictable and preventable. As Andrew… View Article

Vote for MK for Best of DC!

September 8, 2021

Exciting news – Miriam’s Kitchen has been nominated for the Washington City Paper‘s #BestOfDC! Please cast your vote for MK for Best COVID-19 Support Service and Best Virtual Fundraiser during COVID-19 before voting closes on September 19. We’re so thankful for your support!

September 2, 2021

Join Miriam’s Kitchen for the State of MK virtual conversation on Thursday, Sept.9!    A virtual conversation led by Miriam’s Kitchen President and CEO Scott Schenkelberg, the State of MK event will chronicle MK’s monumental success over the past 18 months as we provided uninterrupted services and support for our neighbors experiencing homelessness in the District… View Article

August 3, 2021

DC Council Votes to Increase Taxes for the Wealthy to End Homelessness for Thousands   Today, the DC Council approved a budget that will end chronic homelessness for 2,370 individuals and ensure that over 1,150 families receive the housing they need to thrive. This historic and transformative investment means that over 3,500 individuals and families… View Article

The DC Council Votes on DC’s Budget on July 20th

July 10, 2021

The DC Council takes the first of two votes on DC’s budget on July 20th. That means we have just under 2 weeks to demand that the Council close the $66 million gap left in Mayor Bowser’s proposed budget needed to end chronic homelessness. Without further action from the Council, over 2,300 households will continue… View Article

Explore the Redesigned Miriam’s Kitchen Website!

June 18, 2021

June brought us Pride month, it’s bringing us Juneteenth, and we’re excited to share this month also brings us an exciting new website!   Our new website makes it easier than ever to find what you need. Whether you’re looking to get help, get involved, or learn what we’re doing to end chronic homelessness in… View Article

Calling on Mayor Bowser and the DC Council to End Chronic Homelessness

June 14, 2021

Over the past 6 months, our advocacy team has been working tirelessly, along with our partners, to ensure that DC’s budget prioritizes investments in ending chronic homelessness. Last week, Mayor Bowser finally released her proposed budget for fiscal year 2022 (the FY22 fiscal year will start this coming October 2021 and run through September 2022)…. View Article

Our Mission Is (Still) Possible

June 10, 2021

Join us in celebrating our heroes! IN THE PRE-PANDEMIC WORLD, WE WOULD BE GATHERING TONIGHT FOR OUR 2020 MISSION POSSIBLE GALA. We would be celebrating our community, our partners, and our progress towards ending chronic and veteran homelessness in Washington, DC. Instead, our staff is continuing to greet our guests experiencing homelessness with a smile and a hot, fresh meal during… View Article

Celebrating the MK Community at the 2021 Mission Critical Gala

June 8, 2021

Things looked a little different, but we’re proud of our Miriam’s Kitchen community for coming together for the 2021 Mission Critical Gala!

Miriam’s Kitchen Remembers Waldon Adams and Rhonda Whitaker

April 30, 2021

Both Waldon and Rhonda were impassioned advocates for ending homelessness in the District and they will be sorely missed.