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COHHO seeks to improve housing and supportive services for all homeless and nearly homeless people in the District of Columbia.


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For Homeless Seniors, the Writing is on the Wall

Jean-Michel Giraud

Jean-Michel Giraud Executive Director of Friendship Place. For Homeless Seniors, the Writing is on the Wall View the full Article  

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Keys to the Shelter

Jean-Michel Giraud

Jean-Michel Giraud Executive Director of Friendship Place. The Haven offers Successful New Ways to Empower Women Out of Homelessness. View the full Article  

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Rachael’s Women’s Center Closing

Rachael’s Women’s Center has been providing support services to homeless and formerly homeless women since 1979. Over the past 35 years, Rachael’s has been a safe haven for thousands of women. Our mission, to provide hope and hospitality to women experiencing homelessness, is driven in large part by private donations and grants. Over recent years, [...]

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About COHHO

We are a diverse group of individuals– ranging from the currently homeless and the formerly homeless, to social workers and executive directors of not-for-profit organizations.

We are brought together in order to improve the lives of those who are homeless and those at-risk for homelessness.

Our Vision

COHHO seeks to improve housing and supportive services for all homeless and nearly homeless people in the District of Columbia. 

Shelter Issues Line

The DC Department of Human Services’ Homeless Services Monitoring Unit (202) 673-4464.
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